Prison and Probation Support Worker (Criminal Justice)

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated individual to join their innovative criminal justice support programme. This role involves managing a caseload of clients in prison and probation settings, focusing on their rehabilitation and securing employment. You will provide personalized support, helping clients develop essential skills and secure accommodation. Ideal candidates may have experience in the criminal justice system or relevant volunteer experience. With a commitment to making a difference, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

25 days leave

2 days paid volunteering

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing caseloads in prison or probation settings.
• Ability to support clients in rehabilitation and employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients to support rehabilitation.
• Provide 1:1 guidance and set goals for client progress.

Skills

Experience in criminal justice system

Support for vulnerable clients

Goal setting and progress tracking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Criminology

Relevant volunteer experience

Job description

Would you like to join a charity recognized as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Companies Awards)? Join them at the start of an exciting journey with their new cutting-edge criminal justice support programme.

Role Overview

In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients across prison and probation settings to support their rehabilitation. The key focus is resettlement and securing employment, which includes helping clients develop skills, secure accommodation, and gain necessary support. You will provide 1:1 support and guidance, setting goals and milestones to aid their progress.

You will work across HMP Bedford (typically 3-4 days a week) and then Luton & Bedford Probation Trust.

Requirements

• 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.
• Criminology graduates with relevant volunteer experience are encouraged to apply (e.g., working with clients facing similar challenges).

Application Process

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

Ideal Candidates

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 might be a criminology graduate seeking your first career step, with relevant voluntary or paid experience.

Benefits

• 25 days leave (increasing over time)
• 2 days paid volunteering
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance

Interviews are ASAP.