Prison Support Worker

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to provide tailored support for prison leavers. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable adults, helping them navigate the challenges of reintegration. With ample training and support, you will focus on meaningful, one-on-one casework, ensuring that each individual receives the personalized assistance they need. Enjoy generous holiday allowances and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Two duvet days a year

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals in transition from prison to community.
• Strong understanding of barriers faced by vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 casework support to individuals preparing for release.
• Assist clients in overcoming barriers related to housing and employment.

Skills

Experience supporting prison leavers

Experience with vulnerable adults

Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Job description

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About

How about 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays), family-friendly policies, and even two duvet days a year? One Glassdoor review sums it up perfectly:

Genuinely changes lives, that's what I enjoyed. The people I worked with were amazing, passionate, dedicated, and really committed to helping clients.

This role could be a great move for someone currently working within the prison service who wants to transition into a more support-focused position. There’s lots of training and shadowing to help you learn the ropes.

We have two vacancies: one based at HMP Leeds, and one at HMP Wealstun. Each role also includes 12 days per week at Askham Grange, a nearby resettlement prison.

You’ll work with individuals preparing for release, offering 1:1 casework and helping them overcome barriers related to housing, employment, finance, relationships, and more. This is a frontline role with no groupwork; the focus is on tailored, meaningful support.

To Apply, You’ll Need

• Experience supporting prison leavers, vulnerable adults, or working within the criminal justice system
• Ideally, existing prison vetting (but strong candidates without it will be considered)

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For more information, feel free to give us a call and ask for Lawrence (contact details on the Red 5 People website).