At Sodexo, we believe in providing second chances and supporting individuals to turn their lives around. We’re looking for a motivated, empathetic, and experienced Resettlement & Community Links Caseworker to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of women in custodial care. If you're passionate about rehabilitation and public safety, we want to hear from you!Purpose of the RoleAs a Resettlement & Community Links Caseworker, you’ll play a pivotal role in protecting the public, reducing reoffending, and contributing to the safety and wellbeing of women in custody. Your work will involve assessing offenders' risk levels and criminogenic needs, providing case management, and supporting them with resettlement preparation. You'll collaborate with various agencies and prison departments to deliver high-quality service and ensure a successful reintegration into society.Key Responsibilities:Case Management: Manage a caseload of 40-60 women in custody. Conduct regular assessments, provide support and motivation, and assist with resettlement planning.Collaboration: Work closely with IOMU colleagues, the National Probation Service, Community Rehabilitation Companies, and other partner agencies to ensure comprehensive sentence planning, risk management, and resettlement support.Risk Assessment & Management: Use the Offender Assessment System (OASys) and other tools to assess offenders' risk of reoffending and harm to themselves or others. Contribute to sentence planning and multi-agency meetings, including MAPPA and ROTL boards.Compliance & Reporting: Complete Part 1 of the Basic Custody Screening Tool (BCST) and OASys assessments within the required timeframes. Provide reports for Parole, Home Detention Curfew (HDC), and other relevant processes.Team Support: Act as a role model to promote pro-social behaviour, assist with departmental meetings, and support team targets.What You’ll Bring:Essential Skills & Experience:Strong ability to build professional, pro-social relationships with residents, colleagues, and external agencies.Experience in assessing risks, writing reports, and making defensible decisions based on data analysis.Knowledge of the 9 Pathways to Reducing Re-offending, particularly for women.Non-judgmental and compassionate understanding of the challenges women face in custody and reintegration.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.Desirable Experience:Previous experience in a custodial or offender management setting (paid or voluntary).Familiarity with risk assessment, housing issues, and working with challenging behaviours.A degree in criminology, sociology, psychology, or a related field is beneficial.Why Join Us?Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in improving the lives of vulnerable women in custody and help reduce reoffending.Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team and build relationships with various agencies, fostering a holistic approach to offender rehabilitation.Training & Development: Access to ongoing professional development and training to support your growth in the role.Flexibility: While the role is primarily office hours, flexibility is required, and occasional evening and weekend working may be necessary.If you're looking for a challenging but rewarding role where you can make a real difference, apply today and help us contribute to safer communities and better futures for individuals in custody.Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
