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Ref no:
BAR00433
Published:
11/01/2021
Closes:
22/01/2021
Location:
3 Fleuchar Street Dundee, DD2 2LQ
Salary:
Starting Salary Circa - £23,545- £25,428 FTE
Contract Type:
Permanent, Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

Shine Women's Mentoring Service Shine Mentor Based in our Dundee offices, covering Tayside. The post holder will provide intensive support to women in the criminal justice system, currently serving a prison sentence; remanded into custody or subject of a Community Payback Order and who choose to engage and work with Shine Women's Mentoring Service. Support needs of women in the criminal justice system vary enormously, examples include: drug and alcohol misuse, experience of abusive and or exploitative relationships, physical and mental issues often alongside chaotic lifestyles resulting from past traumatic experiences. Knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of working with women within it is desirable.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required along with experience of inter - agency working. A commitment to Barnardo's value base is essential, as work with Shine can present challenges for mentors.

  • A relevant qualification is desirable but is not essential.
  • A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential for this post.
  • Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.
  • At Barnardo's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our safer recruitment processes mean that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount at every stage of the process and therefore, we adopt rigorous scrutiny in our pre-employment checking. This post is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including a Criminal Records Enhanced Disclosure for the successful candidate.

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.