Caseworker - Offender Management Unit

£31953

Sodexo, Ashford, Surrey

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Sodexo

Full Job Description

Completing Part 1 of the Basic Custody Screening Tool (BCST).
Managing a caseload of women in custody, providing regular support to achieve their sentence plan goals.
Conducting risk assessments (e.g., OASys, Sentence Planning, and Risk Management).
Collaborating with agencies to address concerns, particularly for those at risk of domestic abuse or involved in sex work.
Referring individuals to rehabilitation programmes and supporting processes like HDC, ROTL, and Parole.
Preparing reports, attending meetings, and promoting positive behaviour.
Maintaining accurate records on systems (NOMIS, CMS) and adhering to policies and legislation.
Engaging in one-to-one supervision and completing necessary training.

Strong ability to build professional, positive relationships with prisoners, staff, and partner agencies.
Skilled in analysing information, identifying behaviour patterns, assessing risks, and making well-founded decisions.
Knowledge of the 9 Pathways to Reducing Reoffending for women.
Non-judgemental approach to understanding the challenges women in custody face and their resettlement needs.
Able to manage aggressive behaviour professionally.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards.
Effective team player who can also work independently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in a custodial setting or working with offenders in the community (paid or voluntary), such as in approved premises, prison services, victim support, youth offending teams, or restorative justice
Skilled in managing challenging behaviour
Understanding of the criminal justice system, including public protection
Experience with housing issues and related training
Proficient in risk assessment and management
Awareness of ongoing Transforming Rehabilitation changes in probation and prison services
Degree in a relevant field (e.g., criminology, sociology, psychology) or equivalent vocational qualification

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.