Prison Support Worker

Red 5 People; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Join a top-rated charity (Best Companies / Investors in People) as they launch a cutting-edge support programme for people in the justice system.

You'll float between prisons and probation sites, picking up caseloads and supporting clients while their regular caseworkers are off—helping people prepare for release, find work, get housing, and build a new future.

We're hiring for:

1. 1 x Norfolk/Suffolk - working across both counties
2. 1 x Essex - covering the whole area

You'll offer 1:1 support, set goals with clients, and guide them through resettlement.

You'll need:

1. Experience in prisons, probation, or supporting vulnerable people (mental health, housing, addiction)
2. Or: a criminology degree with relevant volunteer experience

You may have worked in probation, housing, D&A, careers, or support work—or be a graduate ready to take the leap.

And yes, there are great benefits too:

1. 25 days holiday (+ more over time)
2. Enhanced pension
3. Life assurance
4. 2 paid volunteering days

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