Justice Case Worker

Red 5 People; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity focused on criminal justice reform. As a support worker, you will manage clients nearing release, providing essential support in areas like housing and employment. Ideal for those with experience in the criminal justice system or criminology graduates looking for their first role. Enjoy generous benefits including 25 days of leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days of leave

2 days paid volunteering

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals in a prison or custodial setting.
• Relevant volunteer experience in support roles is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients at HMP Bullingdon and community settings.
• Provide through-the-gate support with a focus on housing, resettlement, and employment.

Skills

Experience with criminal justice system

Support for vulnerable clients

Mental health support

Substance abuse support

Homelessness support

Education

Criminology degree

Job description

Join a Recognised Charity Supporting Criminal Justice Reform

Be part of an exciting new journey with a cutting-edge criminal justice support programme, recognized as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Companies Awards).

Role Overview

You will manage a caseload of clients at HMP Bullingdon, a men’s Cat B/C Prison, and in Oxford/Bicester Community settings. Your clients will be within 6–12 months of release, and your primary focus will be providing through-the-gate support, with a clear plan for their release. You will meet with clients one-to-one to discuss and plan activities related to housing, resettlement, healthcare, education, wellbeing, life skills, and employment. You will deliver individual sessions on these themes and signpost to services both within the prison and upon release to ensure ongoing support.

Candidate Requirements

To apply, you should have experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system, either in a prison or custodial setting. Experience supporting vulnerable clients in mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness is also valuable. Criminology graduates with relevant volunteer experience (e.g., working with clients facing similar challenges) are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

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

Preferred Background

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, criminology graduates with relevant voluntary or paid experience seeking their first career step are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Enjoy 25 days of leave (increasing over time), 2 days paid volunteering, an enhanced pension scheme, and life assurance.

Timeline

Interviews are scheduled to be ASAP.