Family Practitioner

Job Description

Location: LeicesterContract Type: Permanent JobType: Part time, 18.75 hours per weekSalary: £26,775 per annum FTE (£13,387.50 actual earnings)Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP SchemeClosing Date: 23-04-2024Are you looking to progress or start your career in the criminal justice sector Are you motivated by delivering services that have a positive impact on peoples lives A great opportunity has arisen within Pacts new community-based service which supportspeople with convictions to improve their personal wellbeing and strengthen family relationships. One-to-one support is core to the service including building trust and undertaking and interventions that meet the needs of each individual. You will also deliver group sessions and workshops to support the development of skills and strategies such as communication,resilience, negotiation and assertiveness skills; confident and activities responsible parenting behaviours and positive coping strategies. You will be responsible for working towards service delivery targets and providing information to evidence outcomesachieved. Working with other professionals in partnership delivery will also be key. About You:To be successful in this role you will ideally be knowledgeable of the criminal justice system and have an awareness of the impact of custody on prisoners and on their children and families. You will lead and deliver a service that ensures prisoners, theirchildren, carers and other relatives have access to appropriate advice, guidance, learning opportunities, care and support to better enable them to maintain or enhance positive relationshipsIn addition, you will possess excellent organisational skills, excellent communication skills and work in a challenging environment whilst remaining calm. Furthermore, you will act as a role model for volunteers and an ambassador for Pact, conducting yourselfprofessionally at all times, with high standards of personal integrity and accountability. Furthermore, you will have the skills to advocate for families dealing with imprisonment, promoting their human rights and ensuring their needs are considered, and viewsare heard at all levels. What we offer:Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events tofurther develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.How to apply:If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Other information: Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriatea satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgments may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.You may also have experience in the following: Family Support Worker, Reintegration Support Officer, Family Liaison Officer, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Community Reintegration Specialist, Family Engagement Coordinator, Family Wellbeing Advisor, Family InterventionPractitioner, Family Reintegration Advocate, Family Support Facilitator, etc. REF-212 835