Casework Coordinator

Pertemps Exeter is recruiting for a Criminal Justice Casework Coordinator (part time)



Salary: £19,600 (part time)



Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week



Contract type: Permanent



Location: Exeter



Additional information:



On-call (1 in 8 weeks), £100/week when on-call


The Role:



The Case Work Coordinator is expected to hold day to day responsibility for managing referrals, assessing and supporting clients in a way that allows them to maintain accommodation and make positive changes in their life. You are expected to develop effective and productive relationships with key partner agencies such as National Probation Service, Police and other criminal justice and generic support services that facilitate production of multi-agency support planning.





Responsibilities include:



Build positive and effective working relationships and agreements with relevant external agencies which will include working closely with criminal justice services.
Complete needs assessment/risk assessment for clients leading to the delivery of key elements of support plans which meet individual client need and reduce re-offending.
Take part in an out of hours on call system (1 week in 4)
Manage the planned and positive move-on of clients through the service, ensuring staff are supported to meet their targets around length of stay.
Ensure that organizational administrative systems, including Petty Cash and rent/service charge collection are accurately maintained


Qualifications / Requirements:



Understanding of the causes of offending, homelessness and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address these
Have full driving license and access to own car
Working with people with complex needs and challenging behavior.
Working as part of a team in a social or health care setting



There are many great reasons to join the team!



Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years
Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme.
27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays
30% staff discount
A generous and competitive pension scheme
Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators