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Older prisoner coordinator

Job Description

This is a permanent role and paying up to £25,623 per annum, prison clearance will be required upon successful hire.

OVERALL PURPOSE:

To co-ordinate meaningful activity for the older population resident in HMP Ashfield providing high quality, innovative, holistic, advice and information in a responsive manner ensuring the needs of our service users, who often experience multiple and complex disadvantages are met.
Works with: Older Prisoners, Prison and Probation Staff, Healthcare providers and other agencies within the prison.
Also with: HMPPS (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service), Ministry of Justice, housing providers, local authorities and other third sector organisations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Service Delivery and Support:
    • Ensure positive health and wellbeing.
    • Provide person-centered activities that reflect individual rights and preferences.
    • Maintain meticulous records and share data responsibly.
  2. Collaboration and Communication:
    • Engage with the wider Recoop team, other prison departments and external stakeholders.
    • Promote a positive work ethic and team culture.
    • Participate in relevant meetings and continuous professional development.
  3. Strategic and Technical Contributions:
    • Contribute to innovative service development.
    • Advocate for Recoop service growth and business development.
    • Provide regular progress reports and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.
  4. Management and Compliance:
    • Collect monitoring information and deliver reports.
    • Adhere to safety and risk requirements.
    • Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.


PURPOSE:

To co-ordinate meaningful activity for the older population resident in HMP Ashfield providing high quality, innovative, holistic, advice and information in a responsive manner ensuring the needs of our service users, who often experience multiple and complex disadvantages are met.
Works with: Older Prisoners, Prison and Probation Staff, Healthcare providers and other agencies within the prison.
Also with: HMPPS (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service), Ministry of Justice, housing providers, local authorities and other third sector organisations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Service Delivery and Support:
    • Ensure positive health and wellbeing.
    • Provide person-centered activities that reflect individual rights and preferences.
    • Maintain meticulous records and share data responsibly.
  2. Collaboration and Communication:
    • Engage with the wider Recoop team, other prison departments and external stakeholders.
    • Promote a positive work ethic and team culture.
    • Participate in relevant meetings and continuous professional development.
  3. Strategic and Technical Contributions:
    • Contribute to innovative service development.
    • Advocate for Recoop service growth and business development.
    • Provide regular progress reports and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.
  4. Management and Compliance:
    • Collect monitoring information and deliver reports.
    • Adhere to safety and risk requirements.
    • Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.