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Justice Support Worker
2 x Full Time Positions
Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our new service Peer lead service. The Recovery Oriented Justice service has been established by South Lanarkshire Council to support individuals placed on Structured Deferred Sentences via the Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court.
Sacro will work in conjunction with the existing Recovery Oriented Justice team to provide speciliased support where required. The service will adopt an assertive outreach approach and as such you will be supporting individuals within their own communities to build hope, social capital and establish support networks.
We work in partnership with South Lanarkshire Justice Services, NHS, and any number of other agencies to provide the best possible service to the people we support.
You will assist in the delivery and development of the day to day running of the service under the direction of the Team Leader and Community Justice Manager. You will be responsible for the management of data relating to the people we support and liaison with other agencies.
All posts require the ability to use initiative and organise workload within a pressurised environment. Knowledge of the Justice system, problematic substance use, and the complex needs that those in the Justice System may face is necessary. Knowledge of services available in South Lanarkshire area would be an advantage. Relevant experience within Justice services as well as partnership working is desirable. The successful applicants will be flexible and proactive in their approach and confident in their ability to assist those who access the service.
We are eager to receive applications from those who are in recovery themselves or have lived experience in the Justice System. As a mentoring based role Sacro sees the value in those who have lived experience supporting individuals.
Experience in Social Care would be beneficial. A relevant qualification at SVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable but not required as training will be provided. Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post. Along with satisfactory references.
This support at times may cover Saturdays and may also be out with normal business hours, you must be prepared to commit to this.
A driving licence will be required and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.
We offer some great benefits including 31 days annual leave allowance, family friendly and flexible working policies. We offer excellent training and development opportunities and a good pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
If you share our values and want to help us to support people and make a positive change in their lives, please contact us.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion in relation to this post please contact George Nelson on 0141 248 1763.
Please note the closing date may be subject to change.
Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities
Sessional workers are required for our Intensive Support Packages services operating in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Ayrshire, Edinburgh and the Lothians.
To join this team, you will need experience of working with offenders and/or working in a social care setting.
This work is challenging and rewarding. You will need to have a non-judgmental value base, good interpersonal and communication skills, and be flexible to meet the changing needs of our services. You will also need to be able to work as part of a team and to agreed plans.
Hours are sessional, as required, and shifts include evenings and weekends.
A valid driving license and access to a car are essential for this post.
Hours of work are as and when required.
Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will be a requirement for the above posts for which Sacro will cover the cost.
We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life and v alue diversity from all sections of the community.