Job Coach (Criminal Justice)

Red 5 People; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Oxfordshire is seeking a Criminal Justice Interventions Worker to support individuals in resettlement and rehabilitation. This field-based role involves assisting clients with housing and employment while traveling across various sites in the region. Candidates with experience in criminal justice or relevant degree holders are encouraged to apply. The position offers 25 days leave, paid travel, and a supportive team.

Benefits

25 days leave

2 paid volunteering days

Enhanced pension & life assurance

Paid travel and mileage

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in probation, housing, or resettlement support.
• Background in working with addiction or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in resettlement and rehabilitation.
• Assist clients with accessing housing and employment opportunities.

Skills

Experience in criminal justice or with vulnerable clients

Flexibility to travel

Education

Criminology degree or relevant voluntary experience

Job description

Field-based role | Paid travel | Help rebuild lives in justice settings

Looking for a role where your support truly makes a difference?

We’re recruiting aCriminal JusticeInterventions Workerto join a brilliant charity supporting people across Oxfordshirewho are in prison or on probation. This is a floating role—you’ll step in when staff are off, picking up existing caseloads to keep clients’ progress moving forward.

You’ll usually be based at the nearest site to you, but may travel across the region when needed—and all travel is paid.

The sites are:Oxford Probation, Bicester Probation, and HMP Bullingdondepending on service needs.

The support you provide will focus on resettlement and rehabilitation—helping people access housing, prepare for employment, set goals, and take positive steps forward.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working in criminal justice, or with vulnerable clients (e.g. housing, addiction, mental health)
• Or a criminology graduate with relevant voluntary experience
• Flexibility to travel when required acrossOxfordshire

This could suit someone with experience in probation, housing, resettlement, employment support—or simply someone passionate about second chances.

What’s on offer:

• 25 days leave (rising over time)
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Enhanced pension & life assurance
• Paid travel and mileage
• A supportive team who value your impact

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 on the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask forLawrence(number on the Red 5 People website).