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Older Prisoner Co-Ordinator

Service Care Solutions Ltd

Nottingham

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GBP 27,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Older Prisoner Co-ordinator to provide essential support services for older individuals in custody. This full-time role involves developing person-centred activities that promote independence and wellbeing. You will work closely with prison staff and healthcare professionals to ensure that older residents receive the care and respect they deserve. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals while fostering a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

  • Experience in working with older people or in social care and criminal justice.
  • Willingness to work towards teaching/training qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver tailored support services and activities for older prisoners.
  • Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Report Writing
IT Systems Proficiency
Resilience
Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for an Older Prisoner Co-ordinator to join our team at HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottinghamshire. This is a unique and meaningful role supporting older individuals in custody – helping them lead healthier, more dignified, and independent lives.

Salary: £26,578
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

About the Role:
In this full-time position, you’ll be responsible for delivering a range of tailored support services and purposeful activities for older prisoners. You’ll work closely with prison staff, healthcare professionals, probation services, and third-sector organisations to ensure older residents receive the care, respect, and opportunities they deserve.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and deliver person-centred activities that support wellbeing and promote independence.
  2. Offer advice and guidance tailored to individual needs.
  3. Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding and risk management procedures are followed.
  4. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
  5. Contribute to innovative service development and positive change within the prison environment.
What We’re Looking For:
  1. Experience working with older people or within criminal justice, social care, or voluntary sectors.
  2. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  3. Confident in writing reports and using IT systems.
  4. Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (teaching/training qualifications desirable or willingness to work towards).
  5. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.
  6. Passionate, resilient, and outcome-focused with a team-oriented attitude.
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mark at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208962 or email mark.white@servicecare.org.uk.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
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