Support Coach Criminal Justice

Red 5 People Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A support charity for ex-offenders in Chatham seeks an experienced professional to manage a caseload and provide one-to-one support. Responsibilities include aiding clients with housing, benefits, and life skills, alongside engaging in community activities. Ideal candidates may have experience in criminal justice or related fields. A degree in Criminology is advantageous, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

On-site gym

Music studios

Wellness rooms

Arts & crafts

Weekly Doughnut & Debate club

Cooked breakfasts

Qualifications

• Must have experience in criminal justice or a related support role.
• Happy to meet recent criminology graduates looking to launch their career.
• Experience with vulnerable clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and run one-to-one sessions with clients.
• Help clients with housing, benefits, GP registration, and training.
• Get involved with on-site activities and community support.

Skills

Experience in criminal justice

Client support skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Join a one-of-a-kind community hub supporting ex-offenders in a safe, welcoming space. Clients can access :

• On-site gym
• Music studios
• Wellness rooms
• Arts & crafts
• Weekly Doughnut & Debate club
• Cooked breakfasts (with client involvement)

You’ll manage a caseload, running one-to-one sessions to help clients with housing, benefits, GP registration, training, basic job support, and life skills like budgeting and cooking. You'll also get stuck into the activities above. This is rehabilitation done right—practical, person-centred, and impactful.

Who we’re looking for

You must have experience in criminal justice (e.g. prison, probation, resettlement), or from a support role supporting clients with similar challenges (such as housing, employment, education etc). You might have previously worked as a Probation Officer, Prison Officer, Resettlement Worker, Hostel Worker, Drug and Alcohol Support Worker, Employment Advisor or similar. This charity are happy to meet recent criminology graduates looking to launch their career (ideally with some experience paid or voluntary supporting vulnerable clients).

How to apply

Apply via this ad. If you don’t hear back in 72 hours, use the “Send Us a Message” form on the Red 5 People website. Want to chat first? Call the office and ask for Lawrence....