Job Description

Location: Gwent | Salary: 29,500 - 34,500 | Posted: 19 Apr 2025 | Closes: 30 Apr 2025 | Job Type: Full Time and Permanent | Business Unit: UK Central Government Services | Region / Division: UK & Ireland | Reference: 17037
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

GDAS Criminal Justice Team Leader

Newport, Gwent, NP20 1EL

Salary range 29,500 - 34,500 per annum

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

G4S in Wales are a key provider of criminal justice services- operating in both the custodial and community sectors. We pride ourselves on the quality of our provision and we consistently seek to work alongside and in partnership with a range of other providers in the voluntary (third), public and private sectors.

We have developed services which are focused on identifying ways to maximise positive impact and make the most effective use of available resources by working with other agencies on common objectives. In this way we are increasingly able to meet wide ranging and complex needs in the most appropriate way.

We have a commitment to research, evaluation and review of evidence based initiatives.

We value and, where possible, contribute to research into reducing re-offending and therefore we recognise the importance of understanding the wider environment in which individuals operate and this informs us about how best to engage, support and help people with change.

We seek to employ people with drive and energy and a real interest in innovation and teamwork - working beyond traditional organisational boundaries.

We are looking for a Team Leader to support, enable and develop our work within the substance misuse and criminal justice context. This role will provide day to day advice, guidance and line management support to our frontline practitioners.

You will support new practitioners through their induction periods, overseeing their induction timetable and learning. You will also provide a continuous quality assurance of new and established practitioners, work with the data lead ensuring case management system recordings are aligned to the G4S Community stability, change, resilience model and updated as required. You will review risk management plans, wellbeing plans and work with the team to identify thematic issues and trends and provide ongoing supervision of your team, encourage training attendance and oversee local team meetings.
You will also have delegated authority as agreed with the service managers.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide support, guidance and line management to practitioners, including advising on risk issues and responses. Oversee reports required for court, 16 week reviews and statutory meetings. Promote collaborative working with Probation, Police and GDAS colleagues. Assist the Service Manager in the overall running of the services, including monitoring casework to promote accurate and appropriate record keeping and ensure data reporting is maintained. Work with the service manager to ensure a consistent approach to service delivery, escalating where required and working with managers to identify opportunities to develop new initiatives or respond to the needs of those accessing services and practitioners. Represent the service at local and internal meetings as required. Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture across the site including reporting accidents, incidents and near misses in a timely manner. Foster a trauma informed environment, encouraging practitioners to identify the needs behind presenting behaviours and understand trauma responses. Work flexibly across the area as required. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.



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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Essential Skills

Experience of working within the substance use or related sector A high level of adaptability and passion for delivering excellence. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, external partners and people accessing services. Knowledge and/or experience of the Criminal Justice System. Access to own transport and ability to drive. Willingness to respond to changes within the role as it evolves.

Desirable Skills

A relevant professional qualification e.g. management / criminal justice / social care Understand the principles of Health/ Behaviour Change, Cognitive Behavioural approaches, wider methods and theories relating to rehabilitation/recovery. Knowledge of local services Welsh Speaker.



We encourage applications from Welsh speaking candidates.

Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process.

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.

Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.

Please note that applicants must complete a 500 - 700 word statement outlining their suitability for the role and clearly outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge would apply to this post.