Gdas Criminal Justice Recovery+ Practitioner - Monmouthshire, United Kingdom - G4S

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Location:
Gwent | Salary: £24,500 - £26,500 | Posted: 22 Nov 2023 | Closes: 6 Dec 2023 |

Job Type:
Part Time and Fixed Term |

Business Unit:
UK Central Government Services | Region / Division: UK & Ireland | Reference: 14906


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GDAS Criminal Justice Recovery+ Practitioner

Gwent NP20 1EL

Salary range £24,500 - £26,500 per annum

This is a Fixed Term Contract (Recovery+ is funded until March hours per week

  • G4S in Wales are a key provider of criminal justice services
- operating in both the custodial and community sectors. We pride ourselves on the quality of our provision and we consistently seek to work alongside and in partnership with a range of other providers in the voluntary (third), public and private sectors.

  • We have developed services which are focused on identifying ways to maximise positive impact and make the most effective use of available resources by working with other agencies on common objectives. In this way we are increasingly able to meet wide ranging and complex needs in the most appropriate way.
  • We have a commitment to research, evaluation and review of evidence based initiatives.
  • We value and, where possible, contribute to research into reducing reoffending and therefore we recognise the importance of understanding the wider environment in which individuals operate and this informs us about how best to engage, support and help people with change.
  • We seek to employ people with drive and energy and a real interest in innovation and teamwork working beyond traditional organisational boundaries.
  • The Recovery + worker will provide direct support to individuals who have reduced their substance use and offending to the 'resilience stage' of their support journey. This includes supporting them to maintain clinical treatment / transition to open access services and maintain abstinence in the community as part of resettlement from prison.
  • You will take referrals as identified from colleagues and managers, participate in transition meetings and then complete sessions with the individual. You will help provide positive encouragement and support to move away from / maintain their lives away from the criminal justice system and substance use.
  • Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:
  • Review referrals and allocations into Recovery + with the service managers.
  • Complete meaningful 1:1 and group work sessions for individuals accessing Recovery+ using trauma informed approaches and the G4S Stability, change, resilience model.
  • Complete wellbeing plan and risk management plan reviews as required.
  • Update all case management systems as required.
  • Work with community based service partners to promote opportunities including work, training, education and peer based engagement.
  • Promote an inclusive offer, working flexibly to meet the needs of those who are in employment, education or have commitments requiring a flexible approach.
  • Provide support to individuals leaving the prison estate abstinent to maintain this in the community, offering a timetable of activities offering meaningful use of time, and providing positive progress and stability.
  • Respond to any changes in substance use or offending needs, including escalating behaviours or positive progression no longer requiring open access support.
  • Work with those accessing Recovery + to identify and respond to areas for development.
  • Provide update reports to probation and wider colleagues as required within the individual's conditions.
  • Work with Recovery + colleagues to review the offer and ensure equity across areas.
  • Work with GDAS colleagues to continuously assess change
  • Represent the service at local and internal meetings as required.
  • Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture across the site including reporting accidents, incidents and near misses in a timely manner.
  • Work flexibly across the area as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:


  • With experience of working within the substance use or related sector you will have a high level of adaptability and passion for delivering excellence.
  • Your knowledge and / or experience of the Criminal Justice system will enable you to communicate effectively with colleagues, external partners and people accessing the service.
  • G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.
  • You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.
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