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Key Worker Female Offenders

Job details
Posting date: 28 March 2025
Salary: £25,734 to £31,453 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 April 2025
Location: Reading, Berkshire, rg1 1aa
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LH00AH_1743171925

Summary

Do you have experience working with vulnerable women who have either been in the criminal justice system, experienced homelessness, substance misuse or domestic violence? Would you like to work for a specialist charity based in Reading? This is a permanent full time post working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday working pattern and paying £25,734- £31,453

I am looking for a Key Worker to cover the Reading, Berkshire, Oxford and South Oxfordshire area working with vulnerable women.

My client is an established charity who specialise in supporting and empowering women who are facing multiple disadvantages such as criminal offences, substance misuse, mental health, financial and housing problems.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Manage a case load of women and be involved in one to one and group support
  • Conduct regular in person visits with a focus on outcomes and person centred support
  • Complete initial and ongoing risk assessments providing advocacy and support
  • Listen to the needs of the women and communicate effectively to put in place the appropriate support and intervention plans
  • Work to reduce the likelihood of reoffending and reducing chaotic lifestyles

The successful candidate must have:

  • Experience working with vulnerable women in situations such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence
  • Experience with women in the criminal justice system
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing risk effectively
  • Experience in key duties such as professional boundaries,de-escalation and working with challenging behaviour
  • Knowledge and experience in managing a complex workload and being able to prioritise effectively
  • Driving License with vehicle

If you are looking for a highly exciting and rewarding role then contact Laura

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