Prison Support Coach

Red 5 People; Clapham Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned charity organization is seeking a dedicated individual for a role at HMP Rochester. You will work to help individuals build confidence and skills for their life after prison through group and one-to-one support. Candidates should have experience working with challenging populations and possess strong motivational skills. This role offers the chance to make a real difference while providing meaningful career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Award-winning employer

Proper training and support

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with people facing tough issues such as criminal justice, homelessness, drugs, and alcohol.
• Ability to motivate, listen, and handle challenging behavior.
• Must pass prison vetting and an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and one-to-one work to build confidence and skills.
• Meet targets focused on positive outcomes.
• Complete necessary paperwork to document progress.

Skills

Motivating others

Listening skills

Crisis management

Job description

Overview

You’ll be based on a specialist wing at HMP Rochester, helping people build confidence, pick up new skills and prepare for life after release. Some days it’s group work, some days it’s one-to-one, but every day you’ll be helping people make real changes. There are targets focused on positive impact, and paperwork to track what’s working so the prison and the charity can learn from what you do.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and one-to-one work with people on the wing to build confidence, skills and readiness for life after release.
• Meet and work toward targets that measure positive outcomes rather than just activity.
• Complete the necessary paperwork to document progress and outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with people facing tough issues such as criminal justice, homelessness, supported housing, drugs and alcohol.
• Ability to motivate, listen, and keep your cool when behaviour is challenging.
• Pass prison vetting and an enhanced DBS check.

Why join

This charity can be a genuine career maker. We placed someone here four years ago — three promotions later, they’re still going strong. There isn’t a set career path, but for people who want to progress, the options are there.

What you’ll get

• A charity that’s won awards for being a great employer.
• Proper training and support.
• A role that makes a difference (and looks good on a CV).

How to apply

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. For more details, call the office and ask for James (number on the website).

Interested? Apply now