Location: Southend on Sea
Salary: Supporting People On Probation Navigator
Vacancy Type : Permanent, Full Time
We are recruiting for a Supporting People On Probation Navigator in Southend On Sea.
We are Forward, a social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction and to move forward and live fulfilling lives.
We deliver MOJ-commissioned rehabilitative services (CRS) directly for Probation in three key areas: Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing, and Dependency & Recovery. These are delivered in different regions: Accommodation in Wales, Dependency and Recovery in London and Humberside, and Personal Wellbeing in East of England, Sussex, Surrey, and as a subcontractor in Kent and Cheshire.
Our services work with men aged 18+ under probation supervision, supporting them in achieving transformational change, breaking the cycle of offending, and integrating into society long-term.
We have supported thousands to make positive changes and build productive lives with employment, family, and community connections. We believe everyone is capable of lasting change regardless of their past.
Role Responsibilities
You will work within a team of practitioners and subcontractors, delivering Personal Wellbeing Services tailored to individual needs. These include programs in Family and Significant Others, Lifestyle and Associates, Emotional Wellbeing, and Social Inclusion.
The Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will provide client-centered support based on individual requirements. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, providing advice and guidance, assessing, care planning, and delivering structured 1:1 and group sessions within the Personal Wellbeing Services categories. Transition support from prison to community, involving collaboration with other agencies, is essential to prepare clients for release.
You will contribute to Forward and local commissioners' targets, including measuring outcomes through cooperative relationships with partner agencies.
Flexibility is required, including some evening/weekend shifts and travel to other projects to ensure continuity of care.
All prison-based roles require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting, which can take 3-6 weeks. Offers are subject to vetting clearance.
Checks involve providing information on:
Personal, financial, police, and criminal history details
Family members and co-residents
Associations that may conflict with the role
Background checks across police systems, credit references, social media, and other agencies
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of issues facing clients in the criminal justice sector
Experience in Personal Wellbeing or related services such as family, lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion
Experience in risk assessments, comprehensive assessments, and SMART care plans
Experience with psychosocial interventions and motivational interviewing in individual and group settings
Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the Recovery Agenda
Additional details are available in the attached Job Description.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, a charitable social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals to break cycles of crime and addiction. For over 25 years, we have helped thousands build positive, productive lives with meaningful employment, family, and community connections. We believe in lasting change for everyone.
To Apply
If you are interested and suitable, please click apply to be redirected to our website and complete your application.
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