Needs, Engagement and Wellbeing Caseworker - YPU

Job Location	Coity
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£27,289 - £28,322 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Needs, Engagement and Wellbeing Team CaseworkerG4S Care and Rehabilitation ServicesHMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6APSalary: £27,289.12 - £28,322.12 per annum(salary increase on successful completion of 6mth probation period)Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per weekBenefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, on-site canteen, local Gym discounts, ongoing training and development and access to High Street Shop discounts.Within Care and Rehabilitation Services, the philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outsidecommunity. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and causes of prison stress are minimised. Central to our philosophy is the relationship between staff and prisoners. Our training and operational practices emphasise theneed to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. HMP & YOI Parc accommodates 1038 convicted male adult prisoners and remand/ convicted young offenders and young peoplein a secure but modern environment.We now have an opportunity for aNeeds, Engagement and Wellbeing Team Caseworkerto join our team at HMP Parc.The successful person will assist in taking forward the wider agenda of motivation, engagement and behaviour management focussing on motivating young people and supporting lifestyle change whilst promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. We requirea motivated self-starter to coordinate, engage, encourage and support individuals to take personal responsibility for their health, wellbeing and development, sustaining change into the community. The job includes face-to-face work with the young people (15-18yrsold), prison staff, managers and prison departments and regimes, NHS services, Youth Offending Teams (YOT), community and voluntary sector agenciesEssential Skills

NVQ or higher in a related psychology, health, recreation, or social care course
Demonstrable experience of working within the public health, criminal justice, health, wellbeing, sport and recreation, education, or social care sectors with a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
A high level of adaptability and passion for delivering excellence.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, staff, service users, families and professionals.
Demonstrable knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
The ability to respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
The ability to work as a member of a team.
The ability to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.

If you join us, you will find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. Our benefits are as you would expect from a large organisationand include a company pension, training, career development, generous holiday entitlement, uniform and access to our on-site gym.Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 10 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 5 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 10 years as part of the security screening processfor this role.

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