ROTL Placement Co-ordinator - HMP Fosse Way

£30000

Serco Group Plc, South Wigston, Oadby and Wigston

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Serco Group Plc

Full Job Description

Work closely with key stakeholders/departments such as OMU, Industries Workshops, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Probation and Employability organisations to identify prisoners that are suitable and ready for ROTL placements.
Support departments in completing the process of progressing a prisoner into an identified ROTL placement.
Co-ordinate access to the £50K apprenticeship levy we have allocated for local employers for the provision of permanent employment positions for prisoners leaving HMP Fosse Way.
Liaise with agencies such as New Futures Network and the local Employment Board to build and grow relationships with local and national employers of ex-offenders willing to take prisoners on ROTL placements.
Manage and build relationships with businesses and organisations providing ROTL placements, ensuring we are being responsive to their needs and supporting any issues being addressed in a timely manner.
Support prisoners engaging with ROTL placements on a 1-1 basis, acting as a conduit between departments / stakeholders both internally and externally.
Build positive case studies of prisoners successfully engaging with ROTL placements to encourage new businesses to engage in the ROTL process.
Work alongside Employability providers to support the transition of ROTL opportunities into real employment outcomes upon release.
Work flexibly both within HMP Fosse Way and out in the community, to support successful ROTL placements.

Experience of working with prisoners, either in an operational or non-operational capacity.
An understanding of supporting prisoners / ex-offenders into work / placements / training opportunities.
Excellent communications skills, both verbally and written.
Ability to work well with different departments / providers.
Passionate about supporting positive rehabilitative outcomes for prisoners.
Experience / understanding of managing a caseload of prisoners / ex-offenders.
Experience of working with prisoners upon release 'through the gate'.

Why Serco
Meaningful and vital work - We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you'll be delivering an essential service that touch people's lives.
A world of opportunity - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
Great people - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment., At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.