Out of Hours Intervention Worker (Criminal justice) in Edinburgh

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. Right now, we are looking for an Out of Hours Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our Criminal Justice Service in Streatham.

The service you will work in involves Approved Premises (APs) that work with high-risk people released from prison, providing a vital element in public protection arrangements. APs offer a level of contact, support and supervision within the community that is unique within the Criminal Justice System. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic staff team at our male Approved Premises in Streatham, playing a key role in pro-social modelling, rehabilitation and community reintegration for those ready to make positive choices.

Working closely with Probation Officers and other community services such as police, health, housing and substance misuse, we provide a stepping stone from prison into the community.

A day in this role looks like:

• Providing admin and other support to colleagues, particularly in relation to compiling documents relating to residents' medication, curfews and sign-in registers.
• Completing welfare checks on residents in the Approved Premises.
• Ensuring timely and accurate recording of information on electronic databases, and completing tasks to a high standard.
• Following protocols, encouraging compliance with curfews/drug & alcohol testing, and liaising with partners including on-call manager, probation and police.
• Ensuring that colleagues, multi-agency partners and management are informed and updated on matters as is necessary for risk management and safeguarding duties.
• Actively 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 appropriate.
• Ensuring 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 maintained.
• Using initiative to identify and deal with additional tasks or issues as they arise.

You'll need to be able 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:

• The ability to work night shifts on weekdays and weekends.
• Extensive experience working with vulnerable adults, particularly those involved in the Criminal Justice System, delivering meaningful interventions aimed at fostering positive behavioural change.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of offending behaviour, trauma, and safeguarding issues.
• Skilled in effective communication, boundary-setting, and pro-social engagement, with the ability to manage complex emotional and behavioural presentations.
• Capable of working collaboratively within a team, leading by example, and making informed decisions under pressure.
• Proficient in handling confidential information appropriately and using IT tools such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Committed to personal development and optimistic about individuals' potential for change.

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect:

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now 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.

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.