Reconnect Worker
Practice Plus Group
The closing date is 04 October 2024
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Reconnect Worker to join the team at HMP Leicester, a busy category B male prison in Leicester city centre.
This is a rare opportunity to join the us a Reconnect Worker, working as part of the wider Reconnect service and Release & Transfer Team, ensuring that the needs of the patients are met for either their release, or transfer to another establishment. You will join the busy Admin team of 5, reporting into the Business Manager.Hours
This is a full time role, working Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £26,145 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
As a Reconnect Worker your responsibilities will vary. You will:
- Work alongside the Release & Transfer Team and Reconnect Service to ensure that patients are fully supported and needs are met ready for their release, or transfer to another establishment
- Work closely with patients onsite and other agencies to support the safe transition of care from custody to community
- Manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, including clinical risk assessment
- Manage key risks associated with resettlement in the prison population, including mental illness, anxiety, challenging behaviours and newly sentenced patients
- Provide support for complex releases - support in the community, GP / Hospital registrations and appointments etc
- Attend complex case release meetings as required
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Our new Reconnect Worker Will:
- Ideally have experience of working within a prison or mental health environment
- Be experienced in working with multi agency teams
- Have a proactive approach, and excellent organisational skills
- Have excellent communication skills - being able to build a rapport with people, network, and deal with a wide range of people
- Knowledge of safeguarding would be a bonus
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Date posted
20 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,625 to £26,145 an hour Up to £26,145 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
9375
Job locations
HMP Leicester
116 Welford Rd
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 7AJ
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Leicester
116 Welford Rd
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 7AJ
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)