Location: South London based with flexibility to travel across London as required for service delivery purposes.
Integrated Offender Management (IOM) is the national multi‑agency arrangement that manages the most persistent, repeat offenders. In London the recently revised London IOM framework focuses partner agencies on repeat offenders who also pose at least a medium risk of violent reoffending. The aim of this framework is to improve the consistency and effectiveness of this work to reduce the number of victims in London, especially those of serious acquisitive and violent crime. You will be part of a dedicated and dynamic team with a specific focus on delivering tailored support to individuals managed under the IOM scheme.
Functional Responsibilities
- Assess mental health and social care needs and provide a bespoke holistic support package.
- Empower people to lead on their support plan.
- Provide low‑intensity support interventions of psycho‑education and using different techniques, for example Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
- Contribute to the prevention and management of harmful and violent behaviour and help people to build self‑esteem and increase motivation.
- Enable people to discover and access appropriate services and facilities as well as support people to navigate and access services available to them as part of the bespoke care plan.
- Assist people whose care is being transferred between services/agencies; dynamically assess and manage risk, sharing need‑to‑know information with the relevant agencies.
- Deliver externally validated evidence‑based programmes designed to reduce the likelihood of re‑offending by people who pose a significant risk of harm.
- Complete reports for courts, formal hearings and other meetings as required. Report back on outcomes, directly to referrers and/or via clinical and multidisciplinary group meetings.
- Record‑keep, evidence work done and ensure data is entered promptly and effectively onto relevant data management systems.
- Work with integrity within the evidence‑based service model, adhere to the model and thereby ensuring consistency and quality of service provision.
- Maintain regular communication and updates with the wider team via phone, text and emails.
- Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies.
- Contribute to the development and promotion of Together and the service by attending relevant forums; develop a significant understanding of Together and its value system to ensure that you are able to present Together in a positive light.
- Advise statutory agencies about the needs of service users in the relevant geographical area(s) and identify gaps in the service.
- Research, prepare and supply information to monitor the effectiveness of the service and produce statistical data as required.
- Facilitate learning in groups through presentations and activities both within Together and external agencies.
Behaviours
- Models the highest levels of the Together Values commitment and its associated behaviours, to provide a clear example for all colleagues.
- Ensures that Service User Leadership is at the heart of everything we do.
- Embedding the service user leadership framework within policy, strategy and process.
Essential: Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Mental Health practitioner.
- A qualification in Mental health (e.g. mental health nurse, clinical/forensic psychology, psychotherapy) or degree relevant to the area of work or equivalent experience.
- Experience of delivering low‑intensity support interventions of psycho‑education.
- Experience of using psychometric tools (e.g. CORE‑10).
- A sound knowledge of assessment of vulnerable adults with mental health and social care needs.
- Experience of delivering low‑intensity psychological interventions to adults who have traits or diagnosis indicative of personality disorder.
- Experience of working with a high‑risk client group presenting violent or challenging behaviour as well as experience of safeguarding.
- Experience of working in a community or outreach setting with offenders in relation to supporting their health, emotional and social needs.
- Experience of engaging adults with complex needs in the community to address their presenting needs.
- Good understanding of agencies working within the following sectors; criminal justice, secure estate, social care, housing, health and voluntary sector and the relevant referral processes.
- Experience of developing safety and crisis plans.
- Ability and willingness to take appropriate evidence‑based decisions about adult offenders in complex cases and an ability to work independently.
- A commitment to valuing diversity and implementing equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory practice.
- Experience of working in a multi‑racial community and/or knowledge of race equality issues and an understanding of, and commitment to, equalities & diversities and a proven ability to translate equality principles into service delivery.
Desirable
- Registration with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) – desired.
- Experience of designing and delivering training.
Benefits
- You will be part of an organisation that values you. We will seek your input, encourage effort and facilitate growth and opportunity whilst caring about you and your wellbeing.
- You will gain worthwhile personal development training, where you are encouraged to stay and grow to further your career progression with Together.
- A positive culture – we are proud of our leadership and management style that encourages teamwork, open and honest communication and has a strong purpose.
- One‑on‑one supervision/manager meetings, peer learning groups, career or talent management guidance and dedicated learning time.
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