Intensive Supervision Court Assessment Worker (West Midlands)

Intensive Supervision Court Assessment Worker (ISCAW)

Closing Date: 2 August, 2026

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: fixed Term until April 2027

Location: West Midlands CARS

Job reference number: 1741

Help Change Lives Through the Justice System

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and compassionate professional to join our Cranstoun Arrest Referral Intensive Supervision Court (ISC) team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the criminal justice system, supporting people at a pivotal point in their lives. Through rapid, trauma-informed assessments and compassionate engagement, you will help individualsidentifytheir strengths, address challenges, and access the support they need to build healthier, safer, and more fulfilling futures.

At Cranstoun, we believe in people and their ability to make positive changes. Working in partnership with the judiciary, probation services, and a wide range of community agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring individuals are heard, understood, and connected to services that meet their needs. You will assess risk,identifysafeguarding concerns, advocate for those you support, and help develop pathways that reduce reoffending and promote long‑term recovery and wellbeing.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference, combining professionalexpertisewithCranstoun’svalues of compassion, collaboration, and inclusion. By building positive relationships and taking a person-centred approach, you will contribute to better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities while helping to create a more responsive and supportive justice system.

You’llbe joining a team that is committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect, recognising the impact of trauma, and supporting people to achieve their goals and realise their potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting court-based assessments and risk screenings.
• Identifyingsafeguarding concerns and makingappropriate referrals.
• Providing recommendations to support judicial decision‑making.
• Working closely with probation, housing, treatmentand safeguarding services.
• Supporting individuals with complex needs to accessappropriate interventions.
• Maintainingaccuraterecords and contributing to service development.

We’reLookingForSomeone Who Has

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals and complex needs.
• Experience of multi‑agency working.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing abilities.
• A good understanding of criminal justice,safeguardingor related services.
• A commitment to trauma‑informed, person‑centred practice.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and impactful court‑based service.
• Help shape positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative multi‑agency environment.
• Access ongoing training,supervisionand professional development.

If you are passionate about rehabilitation, safeguarding and helping people make lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk. Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your Cover Letter.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.