Intervention Worker - Out of Hours

We are Hestia. We make a difference. 

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.

The service you will work in….

Approved Premises (APs) work with high-risk people released from prison, providing a vital element in public protection arrangements. APs offer a level of contact, support and supervision within the community that is unique within the Criminal Justice System. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic staff team at our male Approved Premises in Streatham, playing a key role in pro-social modelling, rehabilitation and community reintegration for those ready to make positive choices.

Working closely with Probation Officers and other community services such as police, health, housing and substance misuse, we provide a stepping stone from prison into the community.

A day in this role looks like….

As an Out-of-Hours Intervention Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Streatham Approved Premises. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:

• Providing admin and other support to colleagues, particularly in relation to compiling documents relating to residents medication, curfews and sign-in registers
• Completing welfare checks on residents in the Approved Premises
• Ensuring timely and accurate recording of information on electronic databases, and completing tasks to a high standard
• Following protocols, encouraging compliance with curfews/drug & alcohol testing, and liaising with partners including on-call manager, probation and police
• Ensuring that colleagues, multi-agency partners and management are informed and updated  on matters as is necessary for risk management and safeguarding duties
• Actively monitoring and maintaining the health, safety, security, cleanliness and hygiene of the Approved  Premises and the well-being of its occupants utilising information sharing, CCTV, direct observation, inspection, personal contact and other methods, as appropriate
• Ensuring that all related administration is done in good time; that detailed, concise and accurate records are created contemporaneously, that information is shared appropriately, and that confidentiality is properly maintained
• Using initiative to identify and deal with additional tasks or issues as they arise

Why Hestia?

Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• The ability to work night shifts on weekdays and weekends
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults, ideally those with experience of the Criminal Justice System
• Knowledge and experience of delivering meaningful interventions to encourage positive change in people
• Knowledge and understanding of the antecedents to, and consequences of, offending behaviour
• The ability to engage and communicate effectively with others to provide a flexible and responsive approach
• The capacity to maintain firm boundaries, using authority legitimately whilst working pro-socially and positively with people
• The ability to receive, process and accurately record detailed information, sharing it with others as appropriate and within the framework of confidentiality and safeguarding
• An understanding of the emotional and behavioural impact of trauma and the ability to work with people who may be display a range of emotions, behaviours and communication challenges
• The ability to work as part of a team, leading by example, taking a pragmatic, hands on approach
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.
• The ability to learn quickly, gather information and make defensible decisions, whilst identifying matters requiring on-call management oversight
• A functional level of IT skills, including use of outlook, word and excel packages
• Optimism about the possibility of change and people's capacity to change

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.