Location
Based in Catford, closest station is Tulse Hill Station with great bus links nearby. This service has step free access.

Hours
37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday 20:30 - 08:30. You may also be required to work outside these hours as per service and resident requirements, including weekends and bank holidays which form part of your rota.

Salary
£28,800 per annum

About the Role
We’re looking for a Night Engagement Worker to join the team in Catford. You will support within the Offender Personality Disorder Housing Accommodation to assist in successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our residents and participants back into the community. The service delivers support for people in the criminal justice system who are deemed high risk and likely to meet criteria for personality disorder. Penrose OPD HASS service offers specialist accommodation to people with high risk/high needs who require intensive support to overcome barriers to resettlement and progress towards independent living in the community.

You will assist those who have recently been released from prison, secure health settings, or are transitioning from Approved Premises. Your role will involve supporting all aspects of key engagement activities, aiding their rehabilitation, reablement, and reintegration into society by providing pathways, support, and appropriate interventions that enable successful resettlements. You will work with internal and external partners and agencies to achieve desired outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting residents who may be facing challenges with substance misuse, helping them take positive steps forward.
- Creating one-to-one person centred support plans to help residents achieve their goals.
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents at all times during the shift, including regular check-ins and carrying out protocols.
- Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities during the evening, which may include movie nights and games nights.
- Lone working is part of the role, but you will always have a supportive team around.
- Being a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for day colleagues to ensure a seamless service.

Experience
Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs is essential. Experience contributing to support plans, reviews, and helping residents work toward their goals is required.

About You
Due to the nature of this service, it is an occupational requirement that the postholder is female.
Understanding of Personality Disorder and the Criminal Justice System.
Awareness of external opportunities such as education, employment, and benefits.
Organised and proactive in managing tasks like welfare checks, safeguarding, and accurate record keeping.
Confidence in identifying when someone may be struggling with mental or physical health, substance use, or other challenges, and knowing how to respond.
Ability to motivate and empower others to reach personal goals and overcome barriers to independence.
Ability to use, learn, and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs.
Understanding and compassion for the different needs of people with multiple and complex needs and awareness of the social marginalisation they may face.
Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.
Adaptable, proactive, confident using initiative to resolve challenges and keep the night service running smoothly.
Teamwork skills and ability to build trusting, professional relationships with residents.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not listed; however, relevant experience and understanding of the role requirements are essential.