Project Worker - Violence Reduction (based in custody)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Project Worker supporting service users in remand at HMP Wandsworth or HMP Pentonville. In this full-time role, you will deliver vital interventions to promote life skills and support prisoners' reintegration into society, while ensuring a safer environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working within custodial settings or with high-risk individuals.
• Strong advocacy and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, housing, and employment support systems.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage remand support hubs, offering guidance on housing, ID, banking, and employment.
• Deliver Catch22’s Life Skills Programme through group sessions and tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with prison staff and external agencies to provide coordinated support.

Skills

Advocacy

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Knowledge of Housing Systems

Knowledge of Employment Support

Education

Relevant qualifications in youth justice, criminology, or related fields

Job description

Join Catch22 as a Project Worker supporting service users in remand within HMP Wandsworth or HMP Pentonville. In this pivotal role, you will deliver interventions that deter violence, promote life skills, and provide practical support for prisoners during their transition.

Responsibilities:

1. Organise and manage remand support hubs, offering guidance on housing, ID, banking, and employment.
2. Deliver Catch22’s Life Skills Programme through group sessions and tailored interventions.
3. Collaborate with prison staff and external agencies to provide coordinated support.
4. Use strengths-based and solution-focused approaches to address individual needs.
5. Respond to referrals, creating action plans that reduce risks of violence.

This is an opportunity to build rapport with vulnerable individuals, enabling their reintegration into society while fostering a safer prison environment.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience working within custodial settings or with high-risk individuals.
• Strong advocacy and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, housing, and employment support systems.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in youth justice, criminology, or related fields.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and group interventions.

Additional Information:

Important: Those interested should review the Job Information Pack for more details. For questions, contact [emailprotected].

Contract: Permanent

Hours & Work Pattern: Full-time, 38 hours/week

Salary: £31,200

Location: Currently based at HMP Wandsworth, Heathfield Rd, London SW18 3HU ONLY

Screening includes an enhanced DBS check, police vetting, and Right To Work in the UK. Catch22 does not sponsor visas.

To Apply: Submit your CV, cover letter, and completed screening questions. Applications must include these to be considered.

Catch22’s Commitment to Ban the Box: We do not ask about criminal convictions at the application stage, only at interview or after an offer.

Note: No contact from agencies or media sales, please.

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.