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Criminal Justice Worker (New Routes Mentoring Service)

  • Full time
  • £25,618 – £28,358
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 25th February 2022


  • Advertised from 10th February 2022
  • SCP 27 – 30. Fixed term to 31st March 2023 with the potential to extend subject to funding. 37.5 hours per week.
  • NRCJW1002

Role

Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities

New Routes offers males serving short term custodial sentences a ‘through-the-gate’ mentoring and support service providing practical and emotional support to help them move back into the community and begin to build a life free of offending.

We currently have the opportunity for a full-time mentor to join our Edinburgh team.

The males referred to New Routes are matched with a mentor while in prison. The mentor will start to work with those referred to the service while they are in prison, to develop their independence and social skills, link to appropriate services, explore aspirations, identify goals, and put in place achievable steps to improve their quality of life. This support and advice continues after release from prison where mentors can accompany them* to appointments and advocate on their behalf where appropriate to help them with re-integration into their local community and to achieve stability.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently is required, experience of inter-agency working is essential. A commitment to Sacro’s value base is crucial, as this type of work can be challenging.

Experience of working: with people with complex needs, people who have offended or in a health or social care environment would be preferred.

You may have supervisory responsibility for volunteers and student placements.

A relevant qualification is desirable but is not essential.

Work patterns will vary and may include evenings and weekends.

You must be prepared to work within equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory standards and adhere to Sacro’s policies and procedures.

Application notes

For an Application Pack and to apply online please visit sacro.org.uk

A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential for these posts.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 4pm, Friday 25 February 2022

Interview Date: Thursday 03 March 2022

Sacro values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.