Pathfinder is currently seeking applications from individuals who would be interested in becoming Pathfinder Community Support Volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Pathfinder Team in collaborating with participants currently engaged in the Deferred Charge and Deferred Caution Schemes.
The right applicant will be self-motivated, good at building relationships, take a non-judgemental, trauma-informed approach to engaging with participants and believe in the capacity of individuals to make positive change. In turn, we can provide you with the opportunity to be part of a passionate and innovative team, as well as the opportunities to learn from skilled practitioners in this area. You will also be able to access training and development opportunities open to the Pathfinder Team. You will need to be able to make a regular weekly commitment and available during weekday office hours.
Pathfinder is an out of court disposal designed to identify “critical pathways” and intervene in a low-level offender’s early behaviour to reduce or stop further offending and victimisation. For more information about the work of Pathfinder, please visit the Devon & Cornwall Police website –https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/support-and-guidance/pathfinder-reducing-reoffending/
Taskings may include:
- Support Keyworkers with administration, office-based tasks, and meetings
- Assist with internal website, social media outlets, newsletters and good news stories
- Support Keyworkers with contacting low level offenders on the scheme to discuss any issues or matters over the phone or via email
- Attending appointments with the Keyworker that focus on delivering social reintegration at a public place by attending informal meetings or activities with low level offenders, for example, getting a coffee or going for a walk
Accompanying low level offenders to meetings and sessions at a
police station or with partner agencies or support groups.
Providing support and guidance through reintegration
into the community.
Meet with low level offenders, who have been risk assessed by a
Pathfinder Keyworker, in a public place to provide support with the
Pathfinder program, social integration, or partner agency/support group
meetings.
Attend community events to promote the work Devon & Cornwall police
and the Pathfinder Scheme
You will need to be able to make a regular weekly commitment and be available
during weekday office hours.
Further information regarding the role is available at the informal interview stage. Mileage expenses for personal vehicles will be paid at 45p per mile. Applicants should live within a 25 mile radius of the allocated station. Minimum age 18 years.