Recoop Job description
Recoop believes in a future where older people, who come into contact with the Justice system, can lead healthy, dignified and fulfilling lives.
POST: Harm Reduction Co-ordinator
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
DEPARTMENT Recoop (HMP Altcourse)
LOCATION & SETTING: HMP Altcourse
Senior Co-ordinator
HOURS: 22.5 hours per week (Wed - Fri)
REPORTS TO:
RECOOP MISSON:
Empoweringolderindividuals engaged in the Justice system through advocacy, peer support services, and targeted interventions to enhance and enrich their well-being. To make time more purposeful by promoting independence and belonging whilst building resilience, at every stage of their journey.
Recoop aspires to be the leader in the delivery of knowledge and expertise to older people experiencing incarceration and the Justice system, supporters and the staff who work with them. We wil use the views of th e people we work with to influence and shape the services we deliver.
OVERALL PURPOSE:
We are looking for the right candidate to support our Service in HMP Altcourse. The successful candidate wil be responsible for the provision of our Threads Maps programme, co-ordinating Peer training, supervision and management of the programme which supports vulnerable prisoners and reduces incidents of self-harm.
Works with: OIlder Prisoners, Prison and Probation Staf, Healthcare providers, Mental Health prison teams and other agencies within the prison.
Also with: HMPPS (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service), Ministry of Justice, housing providers and other third sector organisations.
Role responsibilities
- Service Delivery and Support:
Ensure positive health and wellbeing.
0 Provide person-centered activities that reflect individual rights and preferences.
o Maintain meticulous records and share data responsibly.
- Collaboration and Communication:
o Engage with the wider Recoop team, other prison departments and external stakeholders.
Promote a positive work ethic and team culture.
o Participate in relevant meetings and continuous professional development.
3. Strategic and Technical Contributions:
Contribute to innovative service development.
Advocate for Recoop service growth and business development.
o Provide regular progress reports and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.
4. Management and Compliance:
o Collect monitoring information and deliver reports.
o Adhere to safety and risk requirements.
Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.
MEASURING SUCCESS:
There are various targets you wil be expected to meet as part of the role. We encourage our team to inspire change in every interaction you have whether with Stakeholders, colleagues or external agencies.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
Educated to at least "A" level, DipsW, or NVQ level 3.
Teaching or training qualifications (or willing to work towards).
Desirable:
Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
Essential:
Ability to build effective relationships.
O Experience of working with older people, people in Criminal justice, or mental health settings.
O Experience of delivering services for vulnerable people.
O Experience writing reports, letters, and other correspondence.
High level of ITliteracy and a willingness to learn and use prison and Recoop IT systems.
Strong motivational skills.
Desirable:
Working with people with basic skills.
Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
Skiled in training/coaching/presenting.
0 Possess business development skils, identify, and develop potential funding opportunities.
Evidenced knowledge of the national and local offender management strategies.
O Experience of supporting and motivating others.
ADDITIONAL QUALITIES:
Full current driving licence and use of vehicle.
Excellent communication skills.
Outcome-focused – emphasis on action, delivery, results, and performance.
Work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
Resilient and calm under pressure, able to meet deadlines.
In-depth understanding of issues faced by people in prison with complex needs.
Knowledge and understanding of barriers prison leavers face on release.
• Successful track record of engaging individuals considered 'difficult to reach.'
• Access to home-based broadband.
| VALUES | ||||
 | Empowering those we serve | Getting the basics rights | ||
| Offering choice | Reliability ● | |||
| Enabling people to take control of | ● | Accountability | ||
| their own lives | Confidentially ● | |||
 | Respect | ● | Non-judgemental | |
| Caring and treating everyone as | Non-exploitative | |||
| we would want to be treated | Holistic in approach | |||
| Equal opportunities | Openness | |||
| ● | Honesty | Being flexible and creative | ||
 | Earning a high regard in our field Maintaining a quality service | • Supporting each other • Valuing differences | ||
or develop over time according to needs without changing the nature or level of responsibility of the po st. This job description does not form part of your contract.