Job Description

Job description

Role Purpose

RISE strives for a world where people can lead safe, purposeful lives as a result of better relationships within families and communities; where harmful behaviour is marginalised and fewer people, are victims of crime. In order to create safe communities, RISE empowers people to break their cycle of harmful behaviour. RISE's programmes challenge attitudes and facilitate long-lasting behaviour change and are driven by the belief that people, including children and young people, can make better decisions, given the right support. RISE are specialists in designing and delivering evidence-based, transformative behaviour change courses within the criminal justice system and wider community.


The Advanced Practitioner will manage a caseload of 70% which will involve direct work with service users. The post holder is also required to coach, mentor and develop staff and deliver regular workshops to enhance their skills and expertise in specific area. Additionally, there is a requirement to exercise enhanced responsibilities in relation to conducting specialist risk assessments and work with service users and families. Such responsibilities will include the ability to demonstrate enhanced levels of practice, competence/skills in areas such as direct practice with service users, children and families, multi-agency working, knowledge of organisational systems and processes and the wider social policy context.


The post holder will be required to represent RISE when meeting with external commissioners and key stakeholders, as and when required.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery - 70% of workload

Engage in direct practice with service users, children and families including, where appropriate, co-working with other practitioners (to develop their skills and expertise). Use initiative to make decisions to ensure continuity of service delivery. Promote and represent RISE Mutual CIC services as required at relevant events. Develop excellent relationships with our customers and something like respond positively to their needs. Promote high standards of service delivery and lead on internal audits to ensure the quality assurance framework is adhered to. Liaise with statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations and participate and facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working (including involvement in case conferences and reviews). This includes prisons. Support the practitioners in arranging cover where there is advance warning of absence and keep the Service Manager informed.

Record Keeping

Support the day-to-day delivery of key projects. Maintain clear records of work undertaken and ensure service integrity. Establish and maintain methods to monitor suitability and risk assessments and share good practice. Complete specialist risk assessments, and reports and upload on the CRM system. Support practitioners to record information effectively on CRM system and follow the RISE recording convention.

Product Design and Development

Partake in design and development of new interventions, including writing an associated manual and training programme. Train identified RISE practitioners to deliver specific interventions, whether this is one-to-one or programmes. Be responsible for testing/piloting and familiarisation of new intervention and overseeing delivery of facilitators assigned to the contract. Act as main point of contact as the technical expert on the project. Attend performance review meetings and deputise if required by the Service Manager or Team leader.

Quality Assurance

in line with the Quality Assurance Framework, quality assure services and programmes being delivered on the contracts, according to the QA Framework in line with recognised procedures. Support practitioners to adhere to a quality assurance framework to ensure there is synergy with the delivery of key performance indicators. Ensure effective planning for the delivery of the intervention to achieve quality standards and meet contract requirements. Support staff to deliver quality assessments, reports and achieve good outcomes with service users. Provide support and advice to other team members in relation to their practice and professional development which may include coaching and mentoring staf.

Evidence & Research

Design intake/exit questionnaires to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions Evaluate the effectiveness of a specific intervention on an ongoing basis, using intake/exit questionnaires, stakeholder, and service user feedback, and adapt it accordingly. Support and assist colleagues with the implementation of the Evidence & Research framework for these contracts. Work with research institutions that partner with RISE to contribute to the evaluation of the impact of our new programmes and services. Build good thought leadership in a particular area of work delivered within RISE.

Learning and Development

Deliver training for commissioners and RISE staff. Deliver coaching and support workshops and/or Action Learning sets to help staff develop and improve skills, competence and knowledge in RISE interventions. Support staff to develop their cultural competence and understanding of culturally informed approaches. Contribute to the learning and development of students and others as required. Arrange training, with support from the Service Manager, as requested.

Stakeholder relationships / Performance

Liaise and share important information with relevant stakeholders and partners to ensure an integrated approach to risk management. Liaise with relevant professional agencies involved with the Service User as per data sharing agreements and relevant legislation.

Other duties

The Advanced Practitioner will also be expected to attend to his/her professional development through training, supervision and learning. Undertake other duties as may be required which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.

Cover for other posts as appropriate, and willingness to be trained in new interventions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

Essential

A proactive approach to problem solving. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence external partners, stakeholders and customers to secure mutually beneficial outcomes. Experience of delivering and quality assuring interventions to people with complex issues. Ability to manage workloads effectively, to meet deadlines and work under pressure and to support others to do so. Good communication and Interpersonal skills both verbal, (including presentations) and written. Effective team worker with ability to develop and sustain key relationships. Using pro-social modelling and motivational interviewing in practice. Comprehensive understanding in managing safeguarding issues and procedures and risk management of offenders. Working within legislative frameworks and using this application to develop, influence and encourage partnership working. Ability to work co-operatively and flexibly with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Skills in developing staff motivation Ability to identify and address issues of diversity and inclusion in service delivery and in working with colleagues. Proven ability to challenge and remove any unnecessary barriers to service delivery. Ability to focus and demonstrate resilience. Ability to make effective informed decisions. Ability to write high quality reports. Good IT skills and experience of working with Word, Excel and Microsoft project skills. Sound understanding of Rehabilitative interventions and case management. An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role. A minimum of 3 years' experience, gained in working with families and children, DA or Criminal Justice. Experience/ background of working in the Domestic Abuse field.

Qualifications

A relevant qualification, e.g. probation officer, social work, forensic or clinical psychology, CBT therapists Ability to develop new interventions Work with people with mental health and psychological wellbeing needs - diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health issues.

Desirable

Working with young people to address a variety of their needs such as drug misuse, gang affiliation. Working with adults and young people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply, please submit your cv and a cover letter outlining the experience and skills you bring to this role and explaining why you are interested in this position.