Induction and Triage Casual Worker

Prison Advice and Care Trust

Induction and Triage Casual Worker

Salary Not Specified

Prison Advice and Care Trust, Feltham, Greater London

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6c03f20ee2494809b29ef2ace7343454

Full Job Description

Induction of Individuals in Custody

  • Provide Information: Be the first point of contact for individuals in custody, delivering clear and concise information about

  • the services available to them.
  • Document and Record Keeping: Ensure all induction processes are accurately documented, keeping records up-to-date and compliant

  • with legal standards.

    Triage and Needs Assessment

  • Initial Assessment: Conduct assessments to identify the immediate needs of individuals upon entry, ensuring no urgent issues

  • are overlooked.
  • Prioritise Needs: Evaluate and prioritise care, ensuring prompt attention to critical needs and making timely referrals to the

  • right services.
  • Referral Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external services to ensure individuals receive the necessary support.


  • Support and Advocacy

  • Provide Support: Offer non-judgmental, empathetic support to help individuals navigate services and understand the processes

  • affecting them.
  • Advocacy: Act as an advocate, ensuring that the needs of individuals are recognised and addressed by working with professionals

  • and agencies.

    Communication and Collaboration

  • Interagency Communication: Maintain effective communication with professionals and agencies involved in individual care and

  • management.
  • Collaborative Working: Partner with colleagues and external services to create a coordinated and supportive environment, while

  • respecting confidentiality.

    Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of those who need support the most.

  • Dynamic Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

  • Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a challenging but rewarding role.

    Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody? Do you have the empathy, communication

  • skills, and dedication to provide essential support to those who need it most? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

    Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to
    post is subject to a risk assessment).

    This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory
    references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where
    appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being
    bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

    We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas
    for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over).

    Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye
    care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to
    further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be
    supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.