Pact in the South East


Mentoring - Thames Valley (Women Only)

Mentoring - Thames Valley (Women only)

 

About this service

The Mentoring project (funded by HMPPS CFO3 and ESF) is currently delivering in the Thames Valley Community. Our service is designed to provide support to people released from prison through mentoring to encourage full integration and to promote social inclusion. The project provides 1 to 1 support to woman in order to access support from other organisations, hence raising awareness around the specific needs of women and their families.

 

Purpose of this role

 

We are looking for volunteers to support prisoners resettling back through

practical and emotional support. Volunteers will be working in prison

before release then after release in the community to continue

engagement with services.

 

Time commitment & location

 

Location: Thames Valley

 

Hours of work: Mentoring opportunities take place Monday-Friday only, between 9am and 5pm.

 

A minimum of 4 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months is required.

 

What you will be doing

 

  • Supporting and accompanying people released from prison to appointments and meetings
  • To acknowledge positive qualities and skills
  • Researching and developing links with local services
  • Meeting with prisoners in custody before release from prison
  • Working to meet the needs identified between the offender and their Offender Manager
  • Completing exit surveys/interviews 
  • Completing a 2 day Foundation training course
  • Recording information including behaviour, compliance and engagement
  • Supporting monthly Group session promoting The Women’s Project
  • Working with the women to address changes in attitude and behaviours to help them move on in their lives

 

The type of person we are looking for

 

Experience

Skills / Abilities

Attitudes

 

No experience necessary

 

 

Organisation

 

Time management

  

To be able to type up clear and concise case notes

 

Confidence to communicate with potentially difficult service users

 

Non-judgemental attitude towards prisoners and their families

 

Empathy

 

Being friendly and approachable

 

Willingness to help others

 

Reliable

 

Hard working

 

What we offer

 

Training

This post is subject to an initial interview, 2 day training, 2nd Interview, DBS checks and satisfactory references.

 

Expenses

Travel costs, via public transport or private car (mileage) will be reimbursed including travel to attend training. Subsistence, i.e. lunch may also be reimbursed, according to our expenses policy.

                       

Checks

This role is subject to:

  • 2 references
  • DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service)
  • Security Vetting by Her Majesty’s Prison Service.

Please be aware that these necessary checks can take a number of weeks to process.

 

Support and Supervision

We will provide a full induction and regular supervision to support you in the role.

 

Benefits to you 

 

  • You’ll be helping Pact in reducing re-offending
  • Ongoing support, Supervisions and training
  • Gain valuable hands on experience
  • CV building and Character reference after 6 months
  • Being a part of a fun, dedicated and enthusiastic growing team
  • Networking with a range of services
  • Basic Travel expenses reimbursed