Caribbean jobs in London Bridge Station

Who We Are.

Support When It Matters Enterprise CIC (SWIM) is an African/Caribbean heritage led London -based Social Enterprise focused on improving the health and wellbeing of men from global majority backgrounds engaged in the criminal justice system.

Our expertise is in delivering culturally informed psycho-social interventions to individuals and groups experiencing difficulties with substance use and poor mental health , helping them make positive changes in their lives through better access to services such as substance misuse , housing or mental health support.

Our approach is embedded in hope, compassion and unconditional positive regard while facilitating and supporting personal responsibility and commitment to change. Our programmes and service areas actively support participants to examine culture, and belief systems, acknowledge hardships and build the motivation and resilience to work towards positive goals and aspirations.

SWIM is commissioned by Local Authorities, Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and other commissioners to support people from African/Caribbean heritage and other minoritised communities to overcome their challenges and go on to lead meaningful lives.

Through our consultancy and outreach work, we also support local health and mental health services to design more culturally informed approaches that reduce the reticence to engage and reduce mistrust among many ethnic minority communities.

The SWIM Way

Mission

We believe equality and inclusion strengthen our communities, so we work to inspire a sense of belonging in others. Compassion, Understanding and Respect for the individual and the communities in which they reside underpin our commitment to enabling positive change. We offer our life experience and skills to equip individuals with the tools they need and empower them to lead better lives.

Values

Equality

Understanding

Inclusion

Compassion

Belonging

Respect

SWIM Principles

• We give a voice to people who have previously been silenced
• We show love and understanding in walking alongside you to find your truth
• We cultivate a culturally sensitive environment, creating a sense of belonging
• We influence funders to respond to your needs
• Our lived experience allows us to approach our work with genuine compassion
• We are respectful and responsive to everyone

SWIM Team Principles

o I am accountable for doing what I have committed to

o I am transparent about when I need support

o I continuously learn

o I share accountability with my team, for speaking up

o I am responsive and compassionate to my team’s needs

o I take responsibility for the impact I have on my team

Job Title:

Recovery Practitioner - Criminal Justice – Men services

Project Base:

SWIM Head Office, Dalston, working across London

Hours & Salary:

37.5 hours – £ 25,000 - £27,000

Accountable to:

Senior practitioner

The Role

As a Recovery Practitioner you will manage a caseload of men clients, providing advice and support to people engaged in the criminal justice system , experiencing substance use issues who may also be experiencing mental health difficulties. The focus will be on psychosocial interventions, group work as well as linking clients to specialist agencies, such as substance misuse, mental health services, welfare rights, advocacy, medical and legal services as appropriate.

The service is delivered in partnership with the police, substance misuse providers, probation and there is a focus on partnership working throughout the service. As a front line worker you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

Key Responsibilities:

· To undertake the full range of support and offender management tasks with offenders assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.

· To use computer-based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.

· To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, , , prisons, and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.

· To attend professional meetings and represent the NPS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.

· To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.

· Respond to risk escalation requests and determine risk level and if high risk (endorsed by a manager) decide on how this will be managed.

· To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade ensuring all safeguarding and risk management police and procedure are maintained at all time.

· Work jointly with the appointed health provider to implement and develop the PD Pathway initiative and develop a psychologically informed approach to working with people on probation with personality difficulties.

· Commitment to customer service (demonstrating, and promoting within the team, empathy with clients and the need to work collaboratively with them to understand and help to meet their needs).

· Effective communication (establishing rapport with others, listening effectively, handling challenging situations with clients, communicating confidently with direct reports, colleagues, managers, and medical professionals).

· Delivering positive outcomes (planning own time to deliver defined outcomes, modelling personal accountability, planning, and monitoring own and others' caseload plans to ensure interventions are on track and remain valid).

· Building relationships (embodying person-centred approach to empowering clients and direct reports, engaging others in identifying and committing to solutions and outcomes, building trust with service users).

· Collaborating with others (working flexibly, supporting and challenging colleagues to create plans that meet client and business needs).

· Substance misuse harm reduction, assessment, and care/recovery planning skills.

· Client risk management and safeguarding knowledge and skills.

· Ensure all data is inputted on time and recorded in readiness for reporting to senior management and commissioners

.

Person Specification

Experience of:

Working in a similar environment for at least two years

Working within criminal justice services

Operating within a values led organisation

Working with people who have offending histories

Working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties

Delivering psychosocial interventions in a group and 1:1 setting.

Providing written and verbal data reports and delivering presentations to stakeholders and commissioners

Attending and leading at multi-agency meetings.

Working within safeguarding and risk management policies

Desirable :

Prison clearance

Working with commissioners

Working understanding of the cultural barriers to engaging in services

Using the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System to input data and generate reports

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the impact of substance use upon offending behaviours.

Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.

Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.

Excellent IT skills

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and risk management processes

Attributes & Strengths

Capability of applying an understanding of diversity, difference, and rights to interactions with people with personality difficulties and supporting other staff in maintaining positive and respectful attitudes.

Ability to self-reflect

experiencing substance use issues who may also be experiencing mental health difficulties. The focus will be on psychosocial interventions, group work as well as linking clients to specialist agencies, such as substance misuse, mental health services, welfare rights, advocacy, medical and legal services as appropriate.

The service is delivered in partnership with the police, substance misuse providers, probation and there is a focus on partnership working throughout the service. As a front line worker you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

Key Responsibilities:

· To undertake the full range of support and offender management tasks with offenders assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.

· To use computer-based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.

· To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, , , prisons, and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.

· To attend professional meetings and represent the NPS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.

· To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.

· Respond to risk escalation requests and determine risk level and if high risk (endorsed by a manager) decide on how this will be managed.

· To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade ensuring all safeguarding and risk management police and procedure are maintained at all time.

· Work jointly with the appointed health provider to implement and develop the PD Pathway initiative and develop a psychologically informed approach to working with people on probation with personality difficulties.

· Commitment to customer service (demonstrating, and promoting within the team, empathy with clients and the need to work collaboratively with them to understand and help to meet their needs).

· Effective communication (establishing rapport with others, listening effectively, handling challenging situations with clients, communicating confidently with direct reports, colleagues, managers, and medical professionals).

· Delivering positive outcomes (planning own time to deliver defined outcomes, modelling personal accountability, planning, and monitoring own and others' caseload plans to ensure interventions are on track and remain valid).

· Building relationships (embodying person-centred approach to empowering clients and direct reports, engaging others in identifying and committing to solutions and outcomes, building trust with service users).

· Collaborating with others (working flexibly, supporting and challenging colleagues to create plans that meet client and business needs).

· Substance misuse harm reduction, assessment, and care/recovery planning skills.

· Client risk management and safeguarding knowledge and skills.

· Ensure all data is inputted on time and recorded in readiness for reporting to senior management and commissioners

.

Person Specification

Experience of:

Working in a similar environment for at least two years

Working within criminal justice services

Operating within a values led organisation

Working with people who have offending histories

Working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties

Delivering psychosocial interventions in a group and 1:1 setting.

Providing written and verbal data reports and delivering presentations to stakeholders and commissioners

Attending and leading at multi-agency meetings.

Working within safeguarding and risk management policies

Desirable :

Prison clearance

Working with commissioners

Working understanding of the cultural barriers to engaging in services

Using the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System to input data and generate reports

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the impact of substance use upon offending behaviours.

Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.

Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.

Excellent IT skills

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and risk management processes

Attributes & Strengths

Capability of applying an understanding of diversity, difference, and rights to interactions with people with personality difficulties and supporting other staff in maintaining positive and respectful attitudes.

Ability to self-reflect

Pay: £28,860.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Application question(s):

• What experience do you have of Social enterprises

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person