Bank Support coach

We are seeking a bank worker to join our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) on a flexible basis. As a Bank Support Coach, you will play a key role in ensuring our residents, who have left prison and are based within our residential accommodation, are provided with support to reintegrate into society.

You will develop and engage with residents to provide tailored support plans based on individual needs. Each resident has a different background and needs, and you will be there to support them in their journey to reintegrate into the community.

The service offers various activities and housing support to help with the transition from a prison environment to a more structured accommodation setting. You will support residents in engaging with activities, the community, and provide useful tools and resources for better life skills management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times
• Engaging with residents to ensure they adhere to their license conditions
• Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities
• Building trusting professional relationships with residents to help them achieve their goals and aspirations
• Focusing on empowering residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals

We are looking for someone with a true passion to help make a difference and contribute to providing safer communities for all. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be proactive, and have resilience to challenges.

Requirements:

• Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management
• Experience of working with people with complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, or challenging behaviours
• IT proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, and basic Microsoft experience
• Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice, and mental health
• Cultural awareness, self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback

Benefits:

• Salary: £14.80 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave accrual
• Flexible working pattern

About Social Interest Group (SIG): SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals.