From CEO, Shirl TANNER:

 

Sussex Pathways has been a significant part of my life for the last 17 years, while our core values have remained consistent, our approach has evolved. We’ve expanded our work at HMP Lewes to include a wider range of activities, such as Life Skills and Mindfulness groups, Kintsugi sessions, and our Through the Gate work programme.  We also facilitate Restorative Justice, offering those who have caused harm the opportunity to take responsibility, and those affected a chance to be heard and find closure. 

 

We are a small, collaborative team that values the contributions of both staff and volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to participate in shaping the work that we do.  

 

If you’re interested in joining our team, please review the specifications below and include then in your application. 

 

CLOSING DATE: 1st November 2025

 

Job Description:

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Specialist delivery Officer 

 

Purpose of the Job:

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You will be required to support the delivery of the Pathways to Change (PTC), Through the Gate (TTG), Kintsugi programme, and Restorative Justice (RJ) initiatives within HMPPS Lewes, reporting directly to the Prison co-ordinator and Project manager. Responsibilities include initial assessments, follow up with clients, meet at the gate, administration, and supporting group work. Along with contributing to the effective implementation of project aims and objectives.
 
Sussex Pathways is a small organisation, and you may be asked to support other work of the charity, in line with your position.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

 

Role Profile
   
Specialist Deliver Officer

Hours:   (4 days a week @ 6hrs a day = 24 hrs a week) –Rolling Contract,

Salary:  full-time equivalent £25,500

Reporting To:    

 

Project Manager – Vicky Waller
Prison Co-Ordinator – Carly Baxter 
 

Responsible For:    

 

To be responsible for carrying out referrals for RJ, TTG, PTC and Kintsugi pre-release assessments, supporting the delivery of PTC and Kintsugi programmes in HMPPS Lewes.
To Support clients through the gate and into the community, handing over to Volunteers if available.

This will include supporting the other projects in HMPPS Lewes we deliver if required.

Purpose of Role:   

 

To work to Sussex Pathways (SP) ethos and ethics of Rehabilitation and Resettlement of all Prisoners into local communities, and to promote RJ within HMP Lewes and other local prisons generating referrals. 

    

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

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•    To have the responsibility to generate Referrals for all the elements of Sussex Pathways work.
•    To make initial assessments of prisoners using SP templates.
•    Meet at the gate 'Gate meets' are supporting clients on their day of release , having met them at the gate
•    To facilitate volunteers being able to make contact and engage with the clients prior to their release from custody.  
•    To support the PTC groups delivering the 7 sessions over 7 weeks, Life Skills/Mindfulness and other courses run for clients prior to release. Including updating Prison systems such as CNOMIS and Sussex Pathways systems such as Lamplight
•    To support the Kintsugi group delivering 6 sessions over 6 weeks. 
•    To undertake and promote strong assessments of client needs and identify opportunities to motivate the client to make the most of the project support and resources.
•    To undertake assessments in line with the new Delivery Model for all clients.
•    To work with the Prison Co-ordinator and Project manager  and to ensure that Lamplight is regularly updated, and all reports are available at the request of the CEO.
•    To support volunteers in meeting their client at the prison gate or community and to accompany them to their accommodation, ensuring that they have support contact details and other relevant information to help them towards social integration.
•    Must be prepared to work flexibly and independently, within the working week. 
•    To include attending monthly volunteer Support meetings. 
•    To attend Prison meetings and Multi-Agency meetings when required. 
•    Ensure that all reports are uploaded onto Lamplight
•    Taking accountability for your work and working as part of a team and lone working 
General 

•    Understand, uphold and work with the values, ethos, aims and objectives of SP.

•    At all times adhere to relevant legislation, good practice and SP’s policy and procedures, including Boundaries, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities.

•       To observe professional standards of good practice and care in all aspects of the program and fulfill the duty of care during practice.

•    Represent the organisation, raise its profile, and promote and uphold service users’ rights 

•    To maintain professional boundaries always.

•    Prepare for and participate in supervision and appraisals.

•    To work to safeguarding legislation and policies for children and vulnerable adults at all times.

•    Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the client group.

•    Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge, and skills.

•    Lead, attend and participate in clinical case conferences and team meetings as required.

•       Work flexibly to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision, respond to organizational change and development.

•    Undertake such other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager.

 

Competencies:

Competencies are the desired values, attitudes and behaviours considered essential for the successful achievement of our corporate objectives. Post-holders should be able to demonstrate the following: 

 

• Results Orientation and Decision Making

• Resilience and Adaptability

• People Management 

• Building relationships and embracing diversity

• Effective Communication/influencing others

• Service User Management

• Work within a team 

Person Specification (Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities):

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Essential 

1.    An awareness and sound knowledge of the criminal justice system.
2.    Experience of working within a criminal justice, homeless or substance misuse service.
3.    Experience of working with volunteers.
4.    A sound knowledge of and commitment to Confidentiality, Adult Protection and Equality, inclusion and diversity.
5.    Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate well at all levels and with good written and spoken English.
6.    Effective administration and IT skills.
7.    Effective time management skills.
8.    Ability to work on own initiative, organising own workload and with a flexible approach to working.
9.    Able to keep accurate, concise and comprehensible records.
10.    Able to act quickly to changing situations, assessing the need for caution and recognizing triggers so that potential risks can be avoided.
11.    Able to work as part of a team.
12.    Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses.
13.    Professional integrity.
14.    Committed to social and economic reintegration for ex-offenders and with a keen belief in the client’s ability to change
15.    No criminal record that prevents work with our client group or which would harm our reputation. 
 

Desired skills 

•    Knowledge of working within a prison environment 
•    Experience of working with Prisoners and ex-prisoners
•    Experience of working within a small team 
•    Experience of lone working 
•    Knowledge of Risk Assessments
•    Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 
•    Knowledge of unconscious bias
•    Knowledge of Data bases. 

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Relevant; You will be required to undergo Enhance Vetting through the Prison system, please do call us to discuss if this is something that causes concern. 

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For an application form or further information please email: admin@sussexpathways.org.uk

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