Probation Support Worker

We are looking for Mental Health Nurses, Counsellors and Autism Practitioners to join our Team!

Are you looking for a chance to contribute your health and care expertise to a company that strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives? You may be just the person we need!

The Better Health Generation is a community of thought-leading health professionals bound together by purpose. We are experts in work-focused health services, and give individuals and organisations access to high-quality, evidence-based and cost-effective health solutions. We are a company with a reputation for excellence, and living our values of Quality, Results, Innovation and Integrity.

We are currently recruiting in the following sector:

· Justice

We are looking for…

Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Mental Health Nurses/Occupational Therapist/Autism practitioners who are passionate about rehabilitating our customers and clients within the probation sector, who want to achieve their goals and maximize their independence with our innovative, evidence-based, work-focused health services and programs.

Duties will include:

• Telephone and Telehealth based work.
• 1 - 1 Initial Assessments with face to face clients within West Midlands
• Video and Digital delivery of health services.
• Small group delivery.
• Travelling between appointments

The primary focus of the role is client outcomes, with an expectation that the clinician will work with clients from all walks of life, with a broad range of abilities, from the age of 18 years old and above and often very vulnerable with complex needs. The role will be focused on working with clients from the Prison and Probation sector, often with specific neurodivergent features.

The clinician will have the ability to work via digital video, over the telephone and face to face. Client contact is estimated at roughly 90% of the working week, amounting to approximately 60% field and 40% remote work from home. The area covered is as follows:

· Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford

· Dudley and Sandwell

· Worcestershire

· Birmingham South and Central

· Birmingham North, East and Solihull, Staffordshire and Stoke

· Coventry

· Warwickshire

Qualifications & Preferred Criteria

You will be a confident communicator, well presented and able to hit the ground running. Essential requirements include:

· Degree/equivalent in Counselling / Psychotherapy / Nursing /Clinical Psychology Level 4 and above

· Current BACP / NMC / UKCP registration or equivalent registration.

· At least 2 years’ experience as a Health Professional in a clinical setting.

· Unrestricted UK Drivers License and access to own vehicle.

· Eligibility to work in the UK (unrestricted).

· Strong communication skills – verbal and written.

· Able to lone work & remote/ as part of a team.

· Home working facilities.

· Awareness/practice of legislation affecting nursing practice and health care.

· Enhanced criminal record bureau check (Disclosure & Barring Check) - Working with vulnerable adults, youth and children.

What we offer:

· Company contribution pension scheme

· Friendly and supportive team

· Career progression and academic research opportunities

· Induction training and ongoing support

· Opportunity to work from home

· Competitive salaries (£21,000 - £29,000 pro rata)

· Opportunity to earn bonuses post probation

· Work from home allowance

· Tenure and birthday bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Health Practitioner Birmingham Area

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• You must have a valid driving license and access to your own vehicle

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dudley

Reference ID: MOJ Counsellor