Overview
UpsideThis, a Scottish Government funded programme, delivers inclusive voluntary throughcare services across Scotland for men, women, and young people serving short‑term sentences or following periods on remand. A collaborative, relationship‑based partnership model underpins delivery to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and wider communities.
Role Title
0.5 FTE Throughcare Community Worker – based in Fife, covering Males, Females and Young People.
Responsibilities
- Support people returning to their community after a short‐term sentence or period on remand, providing relational and practical support tailored to their needs.
- Collaborate with Throughcare Prison Worker colleagues and partner organisations to co‑coordinate pre‑release planning and ensure the journey is effectively supported.
- Facilitate connections to local, specialist, and broader community services.
- Establish trusting, genuine relationships with a compassionate approach.
- Demonstrate self‑motivation, collaboration and partnership across organisations and sectors to secure the best outcomes.
- Support the team, pod area and wider service delivery, showing flexibility to respond to service demand.
- Work as part of a dynamic local team with workers from across partner organisations.
- Primarily remote work, with occasional presence at designated hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Kirkcaldy, and travel to support engagement events across the partnership.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education at least SVQ Level3 or equivalent (desirable).
- Experience supporting individuals in a community setting (essential).
- Current driving licence and ability to use a car for work (essential).
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (essential).
Eligibility
This post is subject to a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership record.
Inclusion Statement
We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled, and fulfilling life. We value diversity from all sections of the community and encourage applicants who may not meet every single requirement to apply.
Benefits
- Family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working, and work‑life balance.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Employee wellbeing scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Death in service and enhanced company sick pay.
- Learning and development opportunities, progression, and qualifications with the opportunity for growth and development.
Closing
We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we support to help them move on to a more secure, settled, and fulfilling life and value diversity from all sections of the community.
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