OVERALL PURPOSE:

To co-ordinate meaningful activity for the older population resident in HMP Altcourse providing high quality, innovative, holistic, advice and information in a responsive manner ensuring the needs of our service users, who often experience multiple and complex disadvantages are met. Delivering social activity, health and independent living programmes.
Works with:
Older Prisoners, Prison and Probation Staff, Healthcare providers and other agencies within the prison.
Also with:
HMPPS (His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service), Ministry of Justice, housing providers, local authorities and other third sector organisations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Service Delivery and Support: *Ensure positive health and wellbeing.
*Provide person-centered activities that reflect individual rights and preferences.
*Maintain meticulous records and share data responsibly.

*Collaboration and Communication: *Engage with the wider Recoop team, other prison departments and external stakeholders.
*Promote a positive work ethic and team culture.
*Participate in relevant meetings and continuous professional development.

*Strategic and Technical Contributions: *Contribute to innovative service development.
*Advocate for Recoop service growth and business development.
*Provide regular progress reports and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.

*Management and Compliance: *Collect monitoring information and deliver reports.
*Adhere to safety and risk requirements.
*Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
*Essential: *Educated to at least "A" level, DipSW, or NVQ level 3.
*Teaching or training qualifications (or willing to work towards).

*Desirable: *Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.

WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
*Essential: *Ability to build effective relationships.
*Experience of working with older people, people in Criminal justice, or social care settings.
*Experience of delivering services for older people.
*Experience writing reports, letters, and other correspondence.
*High level of IT literacy and a willingness to learn and use prison and Recoop IT systems.

*Strong motivational skills.
*Desirable: *Working with people with basic skills.
*Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
*Skilled in training/coaching/presenting.
*Possess business development skills, identify, and develop potential funding opportunities.
*Evidenced knowledge of the national and local offender management strategies.
*Experience of supporting and motivating others.


If you are interested in this role, please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on or email