Criminal Justice Resettlement Worker

Red 5 People; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Ashford is seeking a client support worker to manage a caseload within the criminal justice system. The role involves assisting clients in their transition after release, covering areas like housing and employment. Applicants should have experience with vulnerable groups or relevant qualifications in criminology. The position offers 25 days of leave, paid volunteering, and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days of leave

2 days paid volunteering

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system.
• Experience supporting vulnerable clients in mental health or substance abuse.
• Criminology graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients at Ashford Probation Trust.
• Work with clients within 6–12 months of release.
• Deliver one-on-one sessions to discuss housing, healthcare, and employment.

Skills

Experience with criminal justice clients

Support for vulnerable clients

Strong communication skills

Education

Criminology degree or relevant volunteer experience

Job description

Overview

Would you like to join a charity recognised as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Companies Awards)? Be part of their exciting new journey with a cutting-edge criminal justice support programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients at AshfordProbation Trust and Community.
• Work with clients who are within 6–12 months of release to ensure through-the-gate support with a clear plan for release.
• Meet with clients one-to-one to discuss and plan activities around housing, resettlement, healthcare, education, wellbeing, life skills and employment.
• Deliver 1:1 sessions on these themes and signpost to services both within the prison and after release to ensure ongoing support.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system, either in a prison or custodial setting.
• Alternatively, experience supporting vulnerable clients in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness is valuable.
• Criminology graduates with relevant volunteer experience are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will respond. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (number on the Red 5 People website).

Role context

You might have previously worked as a prison officer, probation officer, resettlement worker, supported housing officer, drug and alcohol worker, careers advisor, employment advisor, or hostel worker. Alternatively, you may be a criminology graduate looking for your first step on the career ladder, with some relevant voluntary or paid experience.

Benefits

There are heaps of benefits too: 25 days of leave (increasing over time), 2 days paid volunteering, an enhanced pension scheme, and life assurance.