Prison Offender Manager: Rehab & Reentry Support

Sodexo; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Prison Offender Manager to oversee a caseload of prisoners, driving sentence progression and risk management both in custody and on resettlement. You will work with HMPPS models and partners to deliver effective planning, rehabilitation and public protection.

You will receive structured training during the first 6-9 months and ongoing line management support. A commitment to professional development is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• The ability to build positive professional relationships across the prison.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage, motivate and encourage prisoners to change.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to organise, manage and prioritise a demanding workload.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and adapting to change.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial interviews and assess the risks and needs of prisoners entering custody.
• Complete OASys assessments, BCST 1, sentence plans, intervention referrals and resettlement plans.
• Ensure public protection and safeguarding procedures are followed in accordance with relevant guidance.
• Liaise with prison colleagues, probation services and external stakeholders to gather and share relevant information.
• Support pre-release planning, resettlement activities and effective handovers to community probation teams.
• Prepare parole and recall documentation, MAPPA reports and prisoner categorisation recommendations.
• Complete Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) risk assessments.
• Work with Home Office Immigration Enforcement in relation to foreign national prisoners, including relevant documentation and signposting to appropriate support.
• Set meaningful goals and targets that encourage positive behavioural change, reduce reoffending and minimise the risk of harm to others.
• Support rehabilitation provision, including non-accredited programmes and interventions.
• Support remand and unsentenced prisoners with complex needs, helping them navigate the justice process and access relevant services.
• Where resources and capacity allow, contribute to Safer Custody initiatives aimed at reducing violence and self-harm and improving rehabilitative outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

IT skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Prison Offender Manager to oversee a caseload of prisoners, driving sentence progression and risk management both in custody and on resettlement. You will work with HMPPS models and partners to deliver effective planning, rehabilitation and public protection.

You will receive structured training during the first 6-9 months and ongoing line management support. A commitment to professional development is essential for success.