Justice Case Worker

Tuffcoat USA; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in the justice sector is seeking a Justice Case Worker to provide rehabilitation and support within a comprehensive program. The role involves working closely with offenders, creating action plans, and facilitating group learning to improve employability. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport. Starting salary is £27,500, increasing upon probation completion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with offenders or marginalized individuals.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.
• Knowledge of offender rehabilitation and desistance theory.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning needs and create action plans.
• Build supportive relationships with participants.
• Facilitate group learning sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Guidance skills

Empathy

Education

Desired: Information, Advice and Guidance qualifications

Job description

The Growth Company's (GC) Justice Services is looking for Justice Case Workers to provide rehabilitation and Employment Training and Education support within the Creating Future Opportunities (CFO) Evolution Programme.

CFO Evolution provides tailored support for offenders, especially those who are disadvantaged, struggle to engage with mainstream services, face barriers to community reintegration, and lack essential life and functional skills needed by employers. This voluntary program includes through-the-gate elements to ensure comprehensive support not fully covered by existing initiatives.

You'll be dual-trained as a Justice Case Worker and Activity Facilitator, offering advice, guidance, coaching, mentoring, and support through regular 1:1 meetings and group sessions. To read more about this programme, please visit: HMPPS Creating Future Opportunities.

Starting on £27,500, with a rise to £30,000 upon passing probation and hitting key sales milestones. Your success drives your reward!

Key Responsibilities

• Identify learning needs and create action plans.
• Build supportive relationships with participants.
• Record activities and progress on the CRM system.
• Support participants in implementing future actions.
• Facilitate group learning to improve communication, social interaction, and employability.

About You

• Experience working with offenders or marginalised individuals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.
• High-level guidance skills for one-to-one and group sessions at least Grade 2 standard.
• Warm, empathetic, and able to build rapport with participants.

Skills Required

• Desired: Information, Advice and Guidance, and/or teaching qualifications.
• Experience supporting individuals' progression.
• Understanding of offender rehabilitation and desistance theory.
• Knowledge of National Probation Services or HM Prison environments and local/national training, education, and employment opportunities.