Support Practitioner - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Aberdeen Cyrenians

Aberdeen Cyrenians

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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About Us:

First started by Aberdeen University students as a soup kitchen, Aberdeen Cyrenians now put the needs of North East Scotland's most vulnerable and socially excluded people first — leading at the frontline of service, care and influence for 50+ years.

Aberdeen Cyrenians work continuously to shift perceptions and change the outlook on homelessness and vulnerability in society — the reality often differs drastically from the 'labels' that people use when thinking of those who need support.

Not accepting the current perception of homelessness is something that underpins Aberdeen Cyrenians' work. Our approach puts the reality of these situations front and centre.

This reality reminds us that anyone can find themselves in difficulty, and Aberdeen Cyrenians exist to support anyone and everyone — whether they're living on the street, at high financial risk, in an abusive living situation, struggling with mental health issues, struggling with substance addiction or involved in the justice system.

Our core values support a mission that prioritises close assistance, unique care and standing steadfastly by people in the midst of their most vulnerable moments.

It's the passion and integrity of Aberdeen Cyrenians that makes us a formidable force against homelessness, abuse, violence and social exclusion — we make a lifechanging difference when working alongside the people who need their support the most.

Join our team and make a real difference every day:

Working at Aberdeen Cyrenians, you will be helping vulnerable people, who are often at the margins of society, every single day.

You will be helping them to build a positive future, resolve their current issues and move towards positive outcomes.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer both on the job and formal training, support achieving professional qualifications and good career prospects.

You can expect the following working for us:

Comprehensive training through our online Learning Management System
Opportunity to pursue on the job qualifications and career progression
Industry leading systems and technology we use an amazing apps to support our care at home services and case management systems, which helps us to ensure paperwork is streamlined and as much time as possible is spent with the service user
Online timesheets and expenses paid weekly
We are a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer pay is reviewed annually each April
Benefits including Bike to Work Scheme and retail discounts
Employee Assistance programme offering confidential support 24/7/36
Mileage paid at the national rate
A warm and friendly team environment where everyone is valued.

Nothing we achieve would be possible without our employees - that's why we're as committed to their careers and professional development as they are.

About Justice Services:

Aberdeen Cyrenians provide justice support services to Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership.

We provide intensive support to individuals who are or have been, involved with the justice system, supporting them to re-integrate into the community and regain their sense of citizenship.

We help those in need of support to address their offending behaviour and make positive changes.

Position:

Job title:
Support Practitioner - Justice Support Service

Responsible to:
Service Manager

Salary:
£20, Scale Points 21-28)

Contract:
Fixed-term 31 March 2024

Hours of Work:36.25 hours per week. Hours will include some evening and weekend work and unsociable hours.

Main responsibilities:

To support the Team Leader in delivering the Justice Support Service through key working with Service Users at risk of causing harm and/or reoffending, on an intensive basis to reduce offending behaviour and support rehabilitation within a community setting, enabling re-integrate into their local community with wrap-around support for tenancy sustainment.

Requirements:

Job activities

Using a personcentred approach to support service users on an intensive basis in the community and home setting ensuring all monitoring is in accordance with the requirements of Aberdeen Cyrenians and the Justice Social Work.
Attend HMP Grampian to provide support in preparation for individuals release from custody back into the community.
Support Service Users cited for attendance at court, providing emotional support prior to, during and after the process.
Gathering information to compile a comprehensive risk assessment, ensuring both staff and service user are supported in a safe environment. Ensuring risk assessments are in place prior to any activities being undertaken and compliance to any license conditions and/or court orders, reporting all breaches immediately and as directed.
Form, develop and maintain professional relationships with service users, supporting Service Users on an intensive basis to reduce offending behaviour with the aim of reintegrat