Intervention Worker

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. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.

As an 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:

• Supporting high-risk individuals transitioning from prison back into the community.
• Providing guidance, promoting positive behaviour, and helping residents build independence while maintaining a structured environment.
• Preparing meals and supporting rehabilitation plans in collaboration with probation and external agencies.
• Ensuring residents follow rules such as curfews and drug/alcohol testing.
• Assisting in running and documenting activities, completing daily tasks, and keeping the premises safe, clean, and secure through regular checks and communication.
• Empowering residents to take responsibility for their own lives, while providing support and supervision as needed.

You must adhere to Hestia's policies and the Ministry of Justice's guidelines. You’ll need to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don’t have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you’re willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here’s what the team will be looking for:

• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with others, offering a flexible and responsive approach.
• Optimism about people’s potential for change and the ability to learn quickly, gather information, and make informed decisions.
• The ability to set and maintain clear boundaries, using authority appropriately while maintaining a positive, pro-social approach.
• Accurate record-keeping and sharing of information, while respecting confidentiality.
• Understanding the emotional and behavioural impact of trauma and working with individuals displaying various emotions and behaviours.
• Ability to work well within a team, leading by example, and taking a hands-on approach to practical tasks like cooking, gardening, and leisure activities.
• A good understanding of safeguarding issues and how to address them.

This role is open to female applicants, in accordance with the applicable equality legislation and the genuine occupational requirement for the position.

Interview Steps:

• Shortlisting call: A team of dedicated recruitment specialists will speak to you about your experience, motivations, and values.
• Face to face interview: You will have a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Our 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 employer. Hestia 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 Statement:

Hestia 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 internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.