Criminal Justice Support Worker (Female Only*)

Criminal Justice Support Worker (Female Only*)

East Dunbarton Women’s Mentoring Service

Fixed Term or secondment opportunity to 31/3/25

35 hours per week

Sacro defined pension scheme

31 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays pro rata

Salary: SCP 20 – 22, currently £23,400 - £24,585 per annum, pro-rata

A Criminal Justice Support Worker is required to provide support and advice through structured mentoring for females who are involved in the Criminal Justice System.

Support needs vary significantly dependant on criminogenic needs/risks, examples include: addressing offending behaviour through the delivery of behaviour change programmes, supporting service users with mental health and wellbeing, exploring housing options, compliance with statutory orders and supporting service users to access education/ employment. Experience of working with women in the criminal justice system is essential. The ability to use initiative and organise workload within a pressurised environment is essential. Successful applicants will be flexible and imaginative in their approach and sensitive and confident in their ability to help service users. Multi-Agency working is crucial as Sacro work in partnership with East Dunbarton Criminal Justice Social Work, housing and other agencies to provide holistic support to service users.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. A relevant qualification is desirable but is not essential. If you would like to discuss this position please contact Kerry Page, email address: kpage@sacro.org.uk

*For the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 it is an occupational requirement that this post is filled by a female.

A valid driving licence is essential for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.

For an application pack visit www.sacro.org.uk.

Closing Date: 6/1/25

Interview Date: TBC