Resettlement Housing Empowerment Worker - HMP Bronzefield

Job Introduction

• Empower tenants to reach their full potential and successfully move on from our house.
• Ensure that all tenants meet their financial obligations to the project. 
• Attend tenant casework review meetings and staff supervision meetings.  
• To move on tenants and evict where necessary adhering to relevant processes and policies. 
• Deliver the relevant eviction paperwork and work with line management if court proceedings are required.
• Support the training of church volunteers.
• To support St Hilda’s Church volunteers to fulfil their roles, keeping them enthused and equipped.
• Lead the assessment and referral process of potential tenants. 
• Lead the case work for each tenant.
• Complete relevant paperwork as you work alongside tenants and project volunteers.
• Contribute to and make guided decisions around disciplinary measures required for tenants.
• Keep relevant paperwork and files up to date and compliant with relevant legislation.
• Attend training events at the prison.
• Write end of month reports for Line Manager.

• Experience working with those resettling from prison.
• Experience in planning and coordinating work.
• The ability to complete all mandatory training as required and learning “on the job” to support the job role.
• Experience of working with groups or individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice.

• Flexible and professional approach.
• Experience of providing housing support and navigating the processes and requirements associated with claiming benefits, housing assistance or other grants. 
• 5 GCSE A-C Grade or equivalent.
• Ability to build professional pro-social relationships (with prisoners; with other prison staff; project volunteers, partner agencies and stakeholders. 
• Knowledge of the 9 Pathways to Reducing Re-offending (for women). 
• Non-judgmental understanding of the life experiences and social problems affecting women in custody and how these also affect their ability to resettle effectively and safely into the community. 
• Ability to deal with potentially aggressive/abusive behaviour whilst remaining professional. 
• Effective organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and maintain high standards across all elements of the job. 
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and on an individual basis. 
• Developed communication skills (both oral and written). 
• To lone work when necessary and give self-direction within a defined set of parameters. 
• To be comfortable attending prayer / thanksgiving / worship events and demonstrate sympathy with the Christian faith.

• Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships.
• Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company.
• Community Online Academy (COA).
• Employee Lottery.
• Mental Health First Response Programme.
• Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
• Reward and Recognition schemes.
• Flexible working considered.
• Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days. 
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bupa Healthcare Plan.
• Life Assurance. 
• Free meals (if applicable) and parking on site.