Prison Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated individual to manage a caseload within their innovative criminal justice support programme. This role focuses on client rehabilitation, helping individuals secure employment and develop essential skills. You will work closely with clients in prison and probation settings, providing personalized support and guidance. With a commitment to making a difference, this organization offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. Join a team recognized for its excellence and be part of a journey that transforms lives.

Benefits

25 days leave

2 days paid volunteering

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system is essential.
• Criminology graduates with relevant volunteer experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients to support their rehabilitation.
• Provide 1:1 support and guidance to help clients secure employment.

Skills

Experience with criminal justice system

Support for vulnerable clients

Goal setting and guidance

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.

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 be based at HMP Highpoint (3 - 4 days a week) then 1 - 2 days in Cambridge Community / probation trust.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system, either in a prison or custodial setting.
2. Alternatively, experience supporting vulnerable clients in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness is valuable.
3. Criminology graduates with relevant volunteer experience are also encouraged to apply (such as working with clients who face similar challenges).

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).

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 looking to get your first step on the career ladder (and have some relevant voluntary or paid experience).

There are heaps of benefits: 25 days leave (increasing over time), 2 days paid volunteering, enhanced pension scheme, life assurance.