Prison Support Worker

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a charity recognized for its commitment to employee welfare as a case manager in a new criminal justice support programme. You will manage clients' rehabilitation, focusing on securing employment and providing support tailored to their individual needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in the criminal justice system or relevant volunteer experience, with a strong emphasis on helping vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

25 days leave (increasing over time)

2 days paid volunteering

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal justice system or custodial settings.
• Relevant volunteer experience is encouraged.
• Background in mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients across prison and probation settings.
• Provide 1:1 support and guidance to aid client rehabilitation.
• Help clients develop skills and secure accommodation.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable clients

Support in mental health

Skills in rehabilitation

Education

Criminology degree

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.

Location

You will be based at HMPSwaleside (3-4 days a week) and Sittingbourne Probation Trust.

Qualifications and Experience

To apply, you must have 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 is valuable. Criminology graduates with relevant volunteer experience are also encouraged to apply (such as working with clients who face 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 we guarantee a response from a real person. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for James (number on the Red 5 People website).

Potential Backgrounds

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 step on the career ladder with relevant voluntary or paid experience.

Benefits

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