RECONNECT Team Leader : Cambridgeshire
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: A GBP 27,992 per annum plus benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
We are recruiting for a RECONNECT Team Leader in Cambridgeshire
We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction to move forward and live fulfilling lives.
RECONNECT is a care after custody service that seeks to improve the continuity of care of people leaving prison or an immigration removal centre (IRC) with an identified health need. We operate a hybrid model of support where we work with individuals up to 12:weeks before their release and up to six months post:release in order to support the transition to community:based services, thereby safeguarding health gains made whilst in prison or an IRC.
Our East of England RECONNECT service is available for adults over the age of 18 with a designated healthcare need and who are due to be released from prison or an IRC in the next 12 weeks. We also accept referrals up to 28 days post release.
Role Responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, inclusive and bespoke RECONNECT service, including advice and guidance to Forward Trust clients across HMP Whitemoor, HMP Peterborough (male and female) and HMP Woodhill, HMP Littlehey and community services in the local area. There may be occasions where you could be asked to assist with other establishments and regions, either remotely or in person.
RECONNECT enables service users to access and sustain supportive interventions upon release from prison, whether that be physical or mental health in addition to general well:being support needs. The service will offer signposting, GP referrals, accompanying to appointments, meet and greet at the gate, aftercare support and a connection to the wider Forward community. Following a referral 12:weeks prior to release, the service is to identify our clients needs via a robust assessment and then working in partnership with many agencies to create a bespoke client centred care plan.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
* Implement a comprehensive, robust strategy in line with the RECONNECT contract.
* Build and maintain excellent partnerships with external agencies and key stakeholders.
* Recruit and develop a network of lived experience volunteers and peer support workers.
* Manage a team of workers in your area(s) including line management responsibilities such as supervision, quarterly line management reviews and team meetings.
* Implement and maintain clear referral pathways for our stakeholders including custodial partners, family members, and self:referrals.
* Lead your team by example in line with Forward Trust values and mission statement.
* Deliver a high quality and safe service by working closely with your Forward Trust peers and external stakeholders to share best practise, create robust risk assessments and safeguarding of clients.
* Ensure your teams are fully connected with local services in preparation for release of our clients into the community.
* Support the recruitment, training and retention of Forward Trust staff and volunteers.
* Collect and compile data for monthly submission, report on commissioner key performance indicators (KPIs) in line with the contract and any other information requests from your line manager.
* Support your line manager and be prepared to assist them in any duties they deem appropriate.
All probation:based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 3:6 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.
Checks will require you to provide information on the below:
* Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history)
* Your family (parents, parents partners, siblings, partner(s), children)
* Co:residents
* Associations that may cause