Prison based social worker

• Conduct needs assessments and develop individualised support plans
• Provide one-on-one and group counselling for inmates, addressing issues such as mental health, addiction, anger management, trauma, and family dynamics
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive support
• Facilitate rehabilitative programs and workshops focused on life skills, emotional resilience, and future planning
• Help clients access resources and services, both within the prison and in preparation for release
• Advocate for inmate rights and wellbeing while ensuring that programs meet ethical and professional standards
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress
• Provide guidance and support in family reunification and relationship-building efforts

• Qualified Social Worker
• SSSC registered in the Social Work part of the register
• LSCMI trained
• Ideally you will be RoSH trained
• be able to manage challenging situations
• be person centred
• can work as an individual or part of a team
• caring
• competent at dealing with all stakeholders
• critical thinking
• emotional intelligence
• empathy
• handling medication
• non-judgemental
• oral communication
• organisational
• passionate
• patience
• report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc)
• resilient
• show initiative
• time management
• tolerance
• understanding
• work well under pressure
• written communication
• BA in social work

RoSH trained

• Flexible hours
• Competitive rate of pay
• Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
• Contributory pension
• Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
• Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required
• Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact
• Weekly payroll
• Support with finding accommodation