Induction and Triage Casual Worker
| Posting date: | 12 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13.15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2024 |
| Location: | Feltham |
| Company: | Prison Advice and Care Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1556 |
Summary
Job Advert
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody? Do you have the empathy, communication
skills, and dedication to provide essential support to those who need it most? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:
Induction of Individuals in Custody
* Provide Information: Be the first point of contact for individuals in custody, delivering clear and concise information about
the services available to them.
* Document and Record Keeping: Ensure all induction processes are accurately documented, keeping records up-to-date and compliant
with legal standards.
Triage and Needs Assessment
* Initial Assessment: Conduct assessments to identify the immediate needs of individuals upon entry, ensuring no urgent issues
are overlooked.
* Prioritise Needs: Evaluate and prioritise care, ensuring prompt attention to critical needs and making timely referrals to the
right services.
* Referral Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external services to ensure individuals receive the necessary support.
Support and Advocacy
* Provide Support: Offer non-judgmental, empathetic support to help individuals navigate services and understand the processes
affecting them.
* Advocacy: Act as an advocate, ensuring that the needs of individuals are recognised and addressed by working with professionals
and agencies.
Communication and Collaboration
* Interagency Communication: Maintain effective communication with professionals and agencies involved in individual care and
management.
* Collaborative Working: Partner with colleagues and external services to create a coordinated and supportive environment, while
respecting confidentiality.
Why Join Us?
* Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of those who need support the most.
* Dynamic Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
* Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a challenging but rewarding role.
If you're ready to be a part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and commitment, apply now to join us as an Induction
and Triage Worker
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 to
further 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
appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being
bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.
We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas
for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over).
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody? Do you have the empathy, communication
skills, and dedication to provide essential support to those who need it most? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:
Induction of Individuals in Custody
* Provide Information: Be the first point of contact for individuals in custody, delivering clear and concise information about
the services available to them.
* Document and Record Keeping: Ensure all induction processes are accurately documented, keeping records up-to-date and compliant
with legal standards.
Triage and Needs Assessment
* Initial Assessment: Conduct assessments to identify the immediate needs of individuals upon entry, ensuring no urgent issues
are overlooked.
* Prioritise Needs: Evaluate and prioritise care, ensuring prompt attention to critical needs and making timely referrals to the
right services.
* Referral Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external services to ensure individuals receive the necessary support.
Support and Advocacy
* Provide Support: Offer non-judgmental, empathetic support to help individuals navigate services and understand the processes
affecting them.
* Advocacy: Act as an advocate, ensuring that the needs of individuals are recognised and addressed by working with professionals
and agencies.
Communication and Collaboration
* Interagency Communication: Maintain effective communication with professionals and agencies involved in individual care and
management.
* Collaborative Working: Partner with colleagues and external services to create a coordinated and supportive environment, while
respecting confidentiality.
Why Join Us?
* Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of those who need support the most.
* Dynamic Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
* Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a challenging but rewarding role.
If you're ready to be a part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and commitment, apply now to join us as an Induction
and Triage Worker
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 to
further 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
appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being
bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.
We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas
for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over).