CFO Evolution - Custody Support worker - (HMP Portland)

Seetec; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Custody Support Worker to enhance the lives of participants in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include providing motivational support and case management aimed at successful community reintegration. The ideal candidate has experience in the social care or criminal justice sectors and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between £24,650 and £29,000 annually along with generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off

2 Volunteer Days

Pension - 5% Employee, 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance

Annual salary review

Refer a friend scheme

Access to Benefit Hub with retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in probation, social care, or the criminal justice sector.
• Experience managing a caseload - desirable.
• Knowledge of electronic data entry and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Meet individual and team performance targets.
• Collaborate with peer mentors and connect participants with resources.
• Ensure effective case management and timely risk notifications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate and sustain engagement

Knowledge of electronic data entry

Education

IAG Level 3 - desirable

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Role

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

You will carry out tasks for a caseload of participants in a correctional setting, starting with initial engagement and evaluation.

Participants will receive motivational support and guidance to stay engaged throughout their sentence. You will provide both group and one-on-one interventions to help participants overcome obstacles and reintegrate into their communities, including pre-release preparation for seamless community reintegration.

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

This is a rewarding opportunity to help participants change their lives. We offer a competitive salary of £24,650 - £29,000 per year, depending on experience, along with benefits such as:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with option to buy 5 additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee, 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance
• Annual salary review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to Benefit Hub with retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and voluntary benefits

Interested? Apply easily below by uploading your CV. For more information, contact our Internal Recruitment Team at 01702 595200.

The Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organization, committed to community and service excellence across the UK and Ireland. People are at the heart of everything we do.

Location: HMP Portland

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 22 August 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Meet individual and team performance targets in line with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with peer mentors and connect participants with resources for housing, health, and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a learning environment for skill development and best practice sharing.
• Ensure effective case management, safeguarding adults and children, and timely risk notifications to the Probation Service.
• Meet all contractual targets.

Skills and Experience

• IAG Level 3 - desirable
• Experience managing a caseload - desirable
• Knowledge of electronic data entry and information systems in a target-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills across all levels and settings
• Ability to motivate and sustain engagement

Additional Information

The Justice and Social Care division of Seetec delivers tailored support across various contracts, including CFO Activity Hubs, EAccommodation, and more. We believe everyone deserves a chance to build a better future, regardless of past choices or challenges.

We aim to combine our expertise to deliver services that help individuals overcome barriers, desist from offending, reintegrate into communities, and address employment barriers.

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, requiring a DBS check. We support the recruitment of ex-offenders and promote equality and diversity among applicants.