Thames Valley Project Coordinator

We are looking for individuals with experience working in the criminal justice system.

They must have experience working with individuals who have caused sexual harm.

They must have strong knowledge and experience of risk assessment, and a multi-agency approach. All our staff work as a team to deliver a range of services.

We aim to recruit staff who will actively contribute towards developing interventions which underpin the charity’s aim; to provide a holistic resource to reduce sexual harm within the community. Therefore, we welcome flexibility, enthusiasm and innovation.

The post is home-based with regular travel across the Thames Valley region for operational delivery.  It would be beneficial for the Project Coordinator to have a full driving licence and use of a car due to the geographical area that our projects cover, however this can be discussed further at interview.

Contract: 12 month fixed term, with potential to move to permanent subject to contract funding

Hours: Full-time, part-time, and/or flexible hours considered (including regular evening work)

Location: Home and Remote, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region. You must live in, or close to, the Thames Valley region and be able to travel regularly across the area (approx. min. 3x/week)

Key responsibilities

• Delivering the Circles of Support and Accountability and similar services (supporting people with convictions for sexual offences)
• Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers taking part in our projects
• Coordinating information sharing with police, probation, prisons, social services, and other partners
• Conducting risk assessments and assessing referrals/new cases
• Developing and maintaining effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies
• Contributing to service development and innovation
• Delivery of specialist training programmes

The Charity

Circles South East (Circles SE) is a registered charity and leading provider of services that address the damage to society and individuals caused by sexual harm and violence.

Circles SE’s primary aim is to provide a comprehensive package of support to all whose lives have been impacted by sexual harm and sexual violence.

Its vision is to become essentially a “one stop shop” for issues relating to sexual abuse, while at the same time embracing multi-agency working practices.

We are a community project addressing some of the most marginalized and neglected areas related to sexual violence and the harm it causes in our communities.

Our Benefits

We want you to feel supported and rewarded in your role, so we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Guaranteed time off at Christmas - our office closes between Christmas and New Year, and you’ll receive additional paid leave to cover this period.
• Flexible working hours - you’ll have the autonomy to manage your own diary while making sure the needs of the service are met.
• Blended home and remote working - this post combines home-based working with travel to deliver work in the community and attend key meetings, giving you flexibility and variety.
• Travel time included in your working day - when you need to travel for work, that time counts towards your working hours (in line with our travel policy, which takes into account a notional place of work).
• Expenses paid - reasonable travel and work-related expenses are reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy.
• Scope to innovate - you’ll have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, shape the way we work, and make your mark in the ever-developing field of criminal justice and rehabilitation.