Job Description

This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put people's wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals' mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Service User Engagement Lead to join our team in South Yorkshire.
Hours
Monday - Friday: core office hours
Salary
This position is full time and you will receive a salary of 33,854 to 38,444 depending on experience.
Location
South Yorkshire Region
Main office - Doncaster
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Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
As a Service User Engagement Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Manage paid staff and volunteers all whom have lived experience of the criminal justice system
• Develop and deliver peer mentor training to prospective volunteers
• Ensure Service User Engagement is embedded into all aspects of service delivery
• Work alongside senior leadership teams to ensure that lived experience remains integral to the service we offer
• Report to the Regional Service User Engagement Lead

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How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

• Competency framework

• Regional and national career development opportunities

• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

• Support from the wider team

What we'll look for in you
Practice Plus Group are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Qualifications and skills required:

• Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs.
• Skilled in the coordination, supervision, and management of volunteers and paid staff.
• Strong administrative and IT capabilities, with proficiency in relevant software and systems.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
• Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding practices and risk management procedures.

Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
All Locations
Non-Custodial South Yorkshire All Locations is a required field
Position
Leadership & Management
Advertising Salary
33,854 - 38,444
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Physical and mental health support
Refer a friend scheme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Access to private health insurance
Training & Development
Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment...it's really nice, you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.

Skills Required