My client run an Independent Approved Premises partnered with HM Prison and Probation Service - HMPPS.
The Independent Approved Premises (IAP) offers accommodation and meaningful activities tailored to meet individual needs to minimise the risk of reoffending with space for 17 men.
The AP is responsible for:
- Responsive, individually tailored and purposeful support for all residents
- An inclusive approach designed to meet rehabilitation and resettlement needs
- Support to build self-esteem and a positive self-identity
- Where appropriate, support to reconnect with family, find employment and a permanent home
- Trained staff contribute to ongoing assessment and management of all residents, including Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and Integrated Offender Management (IOM)
Applying candidates shouldbe practising Christians or Catholics to be considered for the role as a faith reference will be required if successful in obtaining the role.
Candidates will work 5 days per week, usually 9am to 5pm. You will also be included on the oncall rota which is usually 1 in every 3 or 4 days.
Key responsibilities:
1. Risk Management: To lead in the assessment and management of risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures to control the level of risk posed to the public, staff and other clients and to liaise with other stakeholders as appropriate.
2. Managing Challenging Behaviour: To maintain a clear and calm manner whilst managing client risk through assessment, planning, client knowledge and deescalation as required
3. Referrals: To assist in the management of the referral process within the project to achieve agreed occupancy levels.
4. To maintain and develop a Christ-centred culture, values and reputation and to demonstrate Christian leadership. The post holder must be a Christ-centred individual who is able to put their belief in Christ into action as a leader and supervisor of staff to support our Christian ethos.
5. Statutory Agencies: To support statutory agencies in the monitoring of risk and other support/care or training factors and to write reports for the courts and others as requested in line with the Trust Confidentiality Policy.
6. Cover: To assist in the management of a fair and equitable rota which ensures that adequate cover is maintained at all times and to play a full part in the project rota.
7. Client File: To regularly review the use of the 'Client File' to ensure that clients are supported and empowered to achieve appropriate outcomes.
8. Communication: To ensure that all staff are fully briefed at handover meetings at the beginning and end of every shift and that the daily log book is maintained.
9. Medication: To manage all medication within the project in line with Trust policy and procedures (including administration of Naloxone).
10. Participation: To ensure that clients are able to participate as fully as possible in the life of the project and to manage regular client meetings and facilitate the Client Inclusion and Training representatives so that they are equipped to reflect the views of other clients at meetings and to manage complaints and seek resolutions.
11. Staff Management: To assist Staff so that they spend sufficient time with clients to help enable them to achieve the aims of their plan and to line manage staff as directed by your line manager and to provide staff and clients with relevant advice, support and training.
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