CFO Evolution - Custody Support worker - (HMP Channings wood)

Job Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Custody Support Worker to join our CFO Evolution team.

You'll be required to carry out tasks for a caseload of participants in a correctional setting, starting with the first engagement and evaluation. Participants will receive motivational support and guidance to help them stay engaged throughout their sentence. You'll provide both group work and one-on-one interventions to help participants overcome obstacles and reintegrate into their communities, including efficient pre-release preparation for seamless community reintegration.

Our successful candidate will ideally have experience in probation/social care or within the criminal justice sector. However, we value confidence and the ability to work with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, coaching and mentoring effectively.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on participants' lives!

In return, we offer a competitive salary of £24,650 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) along with benefits such as:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with optional purchase of 5 additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee & 5% Employer contributions
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance
• Annual salary review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub with retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and more

Interested? Use the simple application process below to upload your CV. For further information, contact our Internal Recruitment Team at 01702 595200.

The Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organization, proud of our community focus and the work we do across the UK and Ireland. People are at the heart of our services and decisions.

Location:

HMP Channings Wood

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

Closing Date:

05 May 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Meet individual and team performance targets in line with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with volunteer peer mentors and others to manage caseloads and connect participants with resources for housing, health, and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a learning environment to develop skills and share best practices.
• Ensure effective case management and risk coordination, with a focus on safeguarding adults and children, including timely reporting of concerns.
• Meet all contractual targets.

For the full job description, follow the link: Support Worker

Skills and Experience

• IAG Level 3 - desirable
• Experience managing a caseload - desirable
• Knowledge of electronic data management and experience in target-driven environments
• Excellent communication skills across verbal, non-verbal, and written forms
• Ability to motivate and engage individuals

Additional Information

Seetec's Communities and Education Division delivers tailored support across various contracts, including CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing, and Approved Premises. We believe in providing opportunities for everyone to build a better future, regardless of past choices or challenges.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, complying with the Prevent Duty and promoting modern British values. A DBS check is required for this role. We support the recruitment of ex-offenders and are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.