Support Worker Criminal Justice NIGHTS Permanent

Support Worker, Criminal Justice

Support Worker – NIGHTS – Criminal Justice Services

• To provide double cover for the service in accordance with the rota.
• To ensure smooth running of the premises and deal with any discipline enforcement issues.
• To assist in the management of the Hostel in the absence of Manager/Deputy and communicate as necessary with the on call Manager.
• To contribute to the reduction of re-offending and /or the serious harm to self or others .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the day to day running of the service on a rota basis for the behaviour control of its residents.
• To ensure compliance with the safe working practices and to ensure all daily tasks are completed as required ie room searches , hostel routine, administration of medication etc.
• Supervision of the provision of meals
• Contribute to and support individual resident’s assessments/ Supervision plans to include cover and attendance at link work sessions / three way and multi agency meetings as necessary
• To contribute to some Purposeful Activities as required under the clients manual as detailed on Equip. To ensure accurate and detailed recording on ndelius, and in-particularly on the nsi lines to ensure compliance with the Dash Board recording.
• Contribute to the risk management of residents, liaise as required with partner agencies ie Police, Probation and take part in joint meetings. To carry out enforcement instructions as required .
• To maintain accurate recording and ensure the sharing of information as appropriate. To prepare written reports as required.
• To work as a team and to provide cover for other Support Workers, absent on holiday, sick leave, training or as necessary
• Contribute to the pro-social environment in dealings with residents , staff and visitors
• Work within our policies with particular regard to Health and Safety. To comply with relevant legislation and follow policy and practices. To ensure daily/weekly checks are completed fully.
• To promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice to all service users and staff in line with national and local policies 10. to demonstrate commitment to user involvement in planning and delivery of services
• To work to the development and maintenance of the Enabling Environment accreditation award.
• Such other duties as may be required which are appropriate to the work and are commensurate with the responsibilities of the post

INTERNAL CONTACTS: Employees / service users
EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Other CJS members eg Police , Probation , Courts Voluntary and partnership organisations

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