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Job Title: Support Worker - Criminal Justice
Location: Taunton
Salary: £25,685 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults? We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Taunton, providing high-quality support to individuals involved with the criminal justice system. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with external agencies, criminal justice services, and clients to promote positive outcomes and reintegration into the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Build positive and effective working relationships with external agencies, including criminal justice services.
Complete needs and risk assessments for clients, leading to tailored support plans.
Provide advice and information to empower clients to access appropriate services and accommodation.
Ensure all new clients understand their rights, responsibilities, and licence conditions.
Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota as required.Experience & Requirements:
Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (business insurance required for work-related travel).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Why Join Us:
Permanent, full-time role with competitive pay.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Collaborative, supportive team environment.Additional Information:
You will be expected to participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours support.
Travel across the local area may be required, so a valid driver's licence and insured vehicle are essential.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.
If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer