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Company DescriptionCatch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose.We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.In Justice, we work with young people and adults in custody and in the community, providing a range of services including offender management and resettlement, mentoring, veterans in custody, victim services, gangs work and youth justice. We believe that with effective support mechanisms and the correct interventions, we can change service user’s ideology, helping them desist from crime and reach their true potential.Job DescriptionAbout the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Team Leader to join our Violence Reduction Service at one of three Prisons; HMP Feltham, HMP Pentonville, & HMP Wandsworth. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small team of project workers, managing a range of services designed to support young people and adults in custody. Your role will be crucial in delivering interventions aimed at reducing violence and gang involvement among prisoners, ultimately helping them to lead violence-free lives both in the establishment and the community.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a team of project workers to deliver the Violence Reduction Service effectively.Engage with prison staff, stakeholders, partners, and service users to ensure efficient communication and case management.Collaborate with various services including prison, criminal justice, health, education, and the voluntary sector to promote and deliver our services.Provide a range of interventions, including early intervention for those at risk of gang involvement and exit programs for those deeply entrenched in gang lifestyles.Assess prisoners' risks and needs, using appropriate tools and implementing required risk alerts and procedures.Manage staff performance through supervision, appraisals, and training.Develop and facilitate training packages specific to the Violence Reduction Service.Ensure cases are managed effectively and services are delivered within agreed time-frames.Produce documents and reports outlining departmental and individual staff performance.What Does Good Look Like for This Role?A confident professional, responsive to pressure and change, able to work in a challenging environment while maintaining a motivational approach.Ability to build and manage relationships, share knowledge, and work collaboratively with partnership organisations.Attention to detail, particularly in performance and meeting deadlines.Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt messages to different audiences and maintain confidentiality.For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please !QualificationsExperience and knowledge of working within a prison environment.Proven ability to manage a team and deliver high-quality services.Resilient, motivational, skilled, and flexible approach to work.Strong understanding of gang culture and the challenges faced by those involved.Additional InformationContract: Full Time - PermanentHours: 38 per weekSalary: from £35,000 per annumHow to Apply:If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability, answering all of the required screening questions for the role.Benefits28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%Discounted shopping opportunitiesIf you’re successful you will be required to consent to relevant checks by the Disclosure Barring Service and Ministry of Justice.See the benefits of working for Catch22 .Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.At Catch22 we are proud of our commitment in supporting people develop in their careers and progress in our organisation. In 2024, within our Justice Hub, we have 68% of those in management roles that originally joined Catch22 in the frontline workforce and some worked across a number of roles and Leadership positions before joining management. This allows us to have a highly experienced management group and provides development opportunities for those in our much valued front-line.Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.Catch22
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