Mentor - Community Justice

The Wise Group together with the Scottish Prison Service and other third sector delivery partners has established the New Routes Partnership which will provide a mentoring service for almost 2000 prolific male offenders across Scotland. We are looking to recruit an individual who can provide advice and support to offenders using a mentoring approach. We are looking for passionate and driven individuals who can encourage, support and prepare clients for release from prison and facilitate successful reintegration into the community, this would include arranging help with housing, debt, benefits, addictions and family relationships. You may well have a previous offending background and spent some time in prison. If so, now is the chance to put this experience to good use and become a Mentor . A full driving licence is essential and the use of a car would be advantageous as there is some travelling involved in this post. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, be part of something special, be part of the Wise Group. Please see the Role Profile for full details of the qualifications and experience required for this role. Position: Mentor Reference: CJ/NR/S/15 Location: Glasgow and West Central Scotland Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, flexi time Status: Fixed Term until 31 March 2021 Salary: £21,420 excellent benefits WORKING WITH THE WISE GROUP We believe that to achieve our vision, all Wise Group colleagues must demonstrate on a daily basis, the behaviours which underpin our core values. We therefore invest and take time to recruit the right colleagues, knowing that this impacts on our culture which in turn delivers excellent results and outcomes for our valued customers. The Wise Group provides an inclusive and supportive working environment and an excellent benefits package, which includes the following: Flexi Time 33 days’ annual leave (including Public Holidays) plus one additional day for every completed year of employment up to a maximum of an additional five days A day off for your birthday Generous Salary Exchange Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Cycle Scheme We are a family friendly employer and we actively try to ensure a positive work life balance and we welcome applications from employees requiring flexibility. HOW TO APPLY To apply please complete the online application form available here. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 19 April 2020. The Wise Group is committed to equal opportunities and is a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme. As users of the scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online please call 0141 303 3131. Family Friendly Working Scotland – We promote a flexible and family friendly working culture. Armed Forces Covenant – We are an armed forces-friendly organisation. We seek to support the employment of veterans and current or previous members of the reserve forces. Disability Confident – The Disability Confident scheme supports us to make the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to our workplace. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online please call 0141 303 3131. The Wise Group is committed to equal opportunities and is a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme. As users of the scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89963211