Anti Social Behaviour Caseworker Jobs
We have an exciting opportunity for an Anti-Social Behaviour Caseworker to join the London team based in Camden, working 22.5 hours per week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based at Whitecross Studios; however, we offer hybrid working. As the Camden Anti-Social Behaviour Project Coordinator, you will be:
- providing emotional and practical support to victims and witnesses of ASB in Camden
- accompanying victims through civil court proceedings, explaining procedure and possible outcomes
- managing the mediation referrals and providing mediation services
- advocating with partner agencies on behalf of service users
- recruiting and managing a small team of volunteers
You will need:
- Experience of working directly with and supporting victims of ASB/ hate crime in the voluntary and community sector
- Experience/awareness of mediation and restorative justice practices
- Experience of liaising and negotiating with statutory agencies on behalf of service users
- Knowledge of civil or community justice processes surrounding ASB
- Knowledge and understanding of the effects of ASB on victims and witnesses and some insight into providing support at civil court
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively with a range of people both within Victim Support and with outside organisations
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Interviews will commence 10th of April 2024.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Anti-Social Behaviour Caseworker to join the London team based in Islington, working 37.5 hours per week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Islington; however, we offer hybrid working. As an Anti-Social Behaviour Project Coordinator, you will be:
- providing emotional and practical support to victims and witnesses of ASB in Camden
- accompanying victims through civil court proceedings, explaining procedure and possible outcomes
- managing the mediation referrals and providing mediation services
- advocating with partner agencies on behalf of service users
- recruiting and managing a small team of volunteers
You will need:
- Experience of working directly with and supporting victims of ASB/ hate crime in the voluntary and community sector
- Experience/awareness of mediation and restorative justice practices
- Experience of liaising and negotiating with statutory agencies on behalf of service users
- Knowledge of civil or community justice processes surrounding ASB
- Knowledge and understanding of the effects of ASB on victims and witnesses and some insight into providing support at civil court
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively with a range of people both within Victim Support and with outside organisations
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Interviews will commence 10th of April 2024.
We have an exciting opportunity for an ASB Caseworker to provide support for victims of Anti-Social Behaviour in the Borough of Ealing, working 20 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the roles:
The role offers flexibility for home and office working with travel to appointments to meet clients when needed in Ealing.
This role is based at Whitecross Studios (Islington); however, we offer hybrid working. There will be occasional working from Perceval House (Ealing) approximately once a month and/or when meeting with clients.
As an ASB Caseworker you will provide high quality, holistic support to clients affected by Anti-Social Behaviour in the London Borough of Ealing. You will be required to attend the monthly Ealing Community ASB MARAC, held once a month.
You will act as the single point of contact for your clients offering face to face support and ensuring they receive their rights & support from external agencies. You will need experience of working in a similar setting with the ability to undertake needs and risks assessments, create appropriate support plans, and monitor the support is helping clients to cope and recover.
You will need to be able to manage a demanding workload, scheduling client appointments (may include travel) and to meet a range of conflicting deadlines. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively with a range of people both within Victim Support and with external organisations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Job Title: Assessment Hub Caseworker
Base: Newham, London
Reports to: Team Leader
Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
Pay: £14 + holiday pay = £15.69 or £19.00 per umbrella per hour
Assignment: 1 month with potential extension
Purpose of Role:
As an Assessment Hub Caseworker at our confidential Newham Integrated Rough Sleeper Service, you will play a vital role in rapidly assessing service users within a 28-day assessment centre and creating suitable and sustainable Move-On Plans to resolve homelessness. Your responsibilities also include engaging with individuals leading a street-based lifestyle,' including those sleeping rough, with the objective of connecting them with the appropriate services and facilitating their transition into more stable living conditions. You'll work to increase service user choice, involvement, and empowerment, promoting sustainable change while coordinating efforts to achieve positive outcomes for each client. Additionally, you'll focus on building and strengthening service user's personal strengths and social networks, both in the UK and their country of origin.
This role demands flexibility and a proactive approach to engage with hard-to-reach service users and provide a range of effective interventions. Key activities include identifying and establishing contact with service users sleeping rough, including those initially unwilling to engage with services. You'll collaborate with drug and alcohol teams to facilitate access to treatment, work with Mental Health Agencies to address mental health issues and ensure ongoing health care access for service users. Moreover, you'll support efforts to divert newcomers to rough sleeping, encourage people to return to their home communities, and cooperate with local Housing Providers to maximise accommodation opportunities.
You'll participate in street counts when required, represent the team at external forums, and maintain accurate service user records in compliance with Change Grow Live's procedures and protocols. This role may entail working irregular hours, including unsociable hours and during severe weather conditions.
General terms of reference:
- In carrying out the above duties, you will:
- Work flexibly across operational sites as required.
- Maintain an agreed number of hours of work to ensure optimal service provision.
- Continuously seek to improve your personal performance, contribution, knowledge, and skills.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and supervision processes.
- Stay updated on developments in services, legislation, and practices relevant to the client group.
- Promote anti-discriminatory practice in alignment with professional and legislative frameworks and organisational policies.
- Ensure the implementation of all CGL policies.
- Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
- Person Specification
Education Knowledge and Experience:
- Understanding of the needs of people who are rough sleeping and/or begging.
- In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following: substance misuse, alcohol misuse, mental health.
- Understanding of service users who have multiple and complex needs.
- Understanding the importance of multi-agency working within a strength-based, asset-building approach and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Experience in facilitating multi-agency meetings.
- Experience and commitment to working positively in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Strong administrative, recording, and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures applicable to children and vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge of Supported Housing.
- Good knowledge of services available to our client group in Newham.
Abilities and Skills:
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Confidence to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of services, representing the organisation and creating effective pathways.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the team.
- Ability to work with confidence and patience with clients unwilling to engage with services and those exhibiting challenging behaviour.
- Willingness to work unsociable hours as and when required.
- Good level of IT literacy, including the ability to use IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to critically reflect and evaluate interventions, service delivery, and areas for development.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working as part of an assessment team or an outreach team.
- Experience of working with service users sleeping rough.
- Experience of working in a social care environment.
- Knowledge of local services and geography.
- This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level.
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