Job description:
Job Title: Women`s Justice Practitioner (Criminal Justice)
Location: Warwickshire
Hourly Pay: £14.75
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
About the role
GreenSquareAccord has have been commissioned by Changing Lives to provide needs led support to women under the supervision of the National Probation Service. GreenSquareAccord is part of the Women`s Justice Partnership (WJP) along with Changing Lives, Anawim and Black Country Women`s Aid
Women become involved in the Criminal Justice System for a complex range of reasons. In our gender specific services we provide holistic support to women by women, to overcome challenges and address needs, enabling them to successfully move-on from services and live fulfilling, crime free flourishing lives. We will be particularly required to support women with overcoming issues around their:
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Enhanced level 1 vetting prior to appointment
About you
As a Women`s Justice Practitioner, you will be part of a small team delivering a specifically designed programme of support which focusses on self-esteem, emotions management, boundaries, communication skills and healthy relationships among others.
You will be working with a complex client group to promote and deliver the Springboard programme to meet the needs of these women and help them build the skills to move away from a life of crime. You will be responsible for achieving clear outcomes using a strengths based approach through facilitating discussions and activities in a group setting. You will also be required to deliver support one to one where deemed appropriate.
About us
GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England, we provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes older people`s residential care, Specialist dementia care, Mental health nursing and supported housing for people with learning disabilities, with over 25 years` experience in over 100 care schemes, providing three million hours of care each year – GreenSquareAccord provides a hugely rewarding place to work
We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.
Our purpose
We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.
Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people – whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life.
Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.
Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to apply
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All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.
Close Date for applications:05/05/2023Job description attachment:
