Offender Activities Co-Ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Older Prisoner Co-ordinator to support older individuals in a prison setting. This full-time role involves coordinating purposeful activities, promoting dignity, and ensuring the wellbeing of older male prisoners. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with experience in health or social care, passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable groups. Join a values-led organisation committed to positive change and help provide meaningful engagement and support to those in need. If you are organized, empathetic, and motivated by positive outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with older people or within criminal justice.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and offender support services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and support for older male prisoners.
• Work alongside prison staff and healthcare teams.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Experience in Health or Social Care

Knowledge of Safeguarding

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Near Nottingham (HMP setting)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £26,578

Are you passionate about supporting older people and making a difference within the criminal justice system? We're recruiting for a dedicated Older Prisoner Co-ordinator to join a meaningful and rewarding service based at a well-established prison in the East Midlands.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working directly with individuals who may have complex needs, and who wants to play a vital role in improving wellbeing, promoting dignity, and supporting resettlement.

The Role

You will coordinate purposeful activity and support for older male prisoners, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. You'll work alongside prison staff, healthcare teams, and third-party agencies to deliver a joined-up approach to care and rehabilitation.

Planning and delivering wellbeing activities and support programmes

Working closely with internal departments and external partners

Promoting health, dignity, and positive ageing within the prison

Keeping accurate records and reporting on service outcomes

Contributing to service development and safeguarding best practice

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

A confident communicator and relationship builder

Experienced in working with older people, or within the criminal justice, health, or social care sectors

Organised, empathetic, and motivated by positive outcomes

Comfortable with lone working and managing a busy workload

IT literate and confident maintaining records and reports

• Must be a driver with access to your own car due to the location of the role

Working in a prison or secure setting

Supporting vulnerable or marginalised groups

Knowledge of safeguarding, offender support services, or voluntary sector work

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of older individuals in prison - providing meaningful engagement, support, and hope. You'll join a values-led organisation committed to dignity, inclusion, and positive change.

Interested?
Apply now or get in touch to learn more about the role and interview process. Early applications are encouraged.