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….Highbury Approved Premises A day in this role looks like….As a Out of Hours - Intervention Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Highbury 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:Modelling pro-social behaviour and attitudes, helping to create and maintain a positive culture of respect in all work inside and outside of the service with both clients and colleaguesActively engaging with clients and providing opportunities to do so including preparation of supper and breakfastContributing to delivery of the sentence plan in conjunction with colleagues in probation, the police and other external agenciesProviding admin and
other support to colleagues, particularly in the preparation, facilitation and evaluation of purposeful activitiesEnsuring all tasks detailed on the daily task sheets are carried outFollowing protocols, encouraging compliance and taking enforcement action as necessary, in particular around drug and alcohol testing requirements and curfewsEnsuring that colleagues, multi-agency partners and management are informed and updated as necessaryActively 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 appropriateEnsuring 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 maintainedUsing initiative to identify and deal with additional tasks or issues as they ariseIn all aspects of their work staff are expected to;Work within the service to maintain the Enabling EnvironmentAdhere to operational requirements detailed in the latest Approved Premises Manual, in print or on EQUIPWork within Hestia's policies and procedures where these don't conflict with requirements of the Ministry of Justice or Her Majesty's Prison and Probation ServiceActively and consistently demonstrate The Hestia ApproachApproved Premises (AP) work with the highest-risk offenders and provide a vital element in public protection arrangements. AP offer a ‘stepping stone' from prison to more mainstream community life with a level of contact, support and supervision that does not exist anywhere else in the probation service.Residents are seen on a daily basis and staff become involved in the resident's life to a very high degree: giving advice and offering support whilst exercising control and supervi
sion, all the time liaising with the rest of the probation service and a wide range of agencies. This intense level of contact is what enables AP staff to monitor residents' well-being, to tailor support and to be aware of their actions and changes in their behaviour in a way that no other intervention can.The role of AP staff is to encourage and facilitate residents to do all that they can for themselves, rather than to do the work for them. AP staff are not employed to work for residents, but to empower and enable them to do things for themselves. AP staff do not organise most residents' lives or time for them. Although some do require help in this aspect of their lives residents have freedom, including the freedom to make mistakes, even if there are negative consequences for them. Staff make residents aware of their responsibilities.All client-facing staff working in the Approved Premises are subject to a rolling rota. For day staff this will include a combination of early, late and weekend shifts, and for Out of Hours workers, this will be night shifts only. Further information on the shift patterns we will provided as part of the recruitment process, and can be provided upon request. 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 engage and communicate effectively with others to provide a flexible and responsive approachBeing optimistic about the possibility of change and people's capacity to changeThe ability to
learn quickly, gather information and make defensible decisionsThe capacity to maintain firm boundaries, using authority legitimately whilst working pro-socially and positively with peopleThe ability to receive, process and accurately record detailed information, sharing it with others as appropriate and within the framework of confidentialityAn 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 challengesThe ability to work as part of a team, leading by example, taking a pragmatic, hands on approach to practical tasks such as cooking, gardening and other ‘household' chores and leisure activities.Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriatelyOur commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur 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 employerHestia 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 StatementHestia 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 inter
nal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.Important Information for CandidatesIf 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.
