Support Worker - Criminal Justice (Part Time)

JULIAN HOUSE; Taunton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Support Worker for their Criminal Justice Service in Yeovil and Taunton. The role involves building relationships with external agencies, completing assessments, and providing support to vulnerable clients. Strong candidates will have experience with complex needs and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, increasing with tenure

30% staff discount at charity shop

Generous pension scheme

Free monthly training sessions

Qualifications

• Experience with complex needs and challenging behaviours is preferred.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with criminal justice services.
• Complete needs and risk assessments for clients.
• Provide advice to clients for accessing services.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable adults

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Proactive and resilient approach

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Job Role

Support Worker – Criminal Justice

Salary

£15,141 per year (full time equivalent £25,235)

Hours

22.5 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Yeovil and Taunton

Additional information

• Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes
• Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota

About Julian House

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

About the Role

As a Support Worker within our Criminal Justice Service, you’ll play a vital role in making a real difference to people’s lives across Yeovil and Taunton. This is a dynamic and rewarding position where no two days are the same!

You’ll be working closely with individuals in supported housing, helping them maintain their accommodation and take positive steps toward change. From managing referrals and assessments to delivering tailored interventions, you’ll be at the heart of empowering clients to build brighter futures.

Collaboration is key—you’ll develop strong relationships with partner agencies such as the National Probation Service, Police, and other support services to create effective multi‑agency plans. You’ll also support clients with practical tasks like budgeting, benefit claims, and maintaining safe, welcoming accommodation.

This role is challenging at times, but incredibly fulfilling. You’ll need resilience, empathy, and a proactive approach to help clients overcome barriers and achieve their goals. In return, you’ll gain invaluable experience and the satisfaction of knowing your work truly matters.

What you’ll be doing

• Build positive and effective working relationships and agreements with external agencies which will include working closely with criminal justice services
• Complete needs and risk assessments for clients leading to the delivery of support plans which meet individual client needs
• Give clients advice and information to provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services and accommodation
• Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights, responsibilities and the conditions of their licence agreement

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

What we’re looking for

• A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays – increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
• Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including the interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the team at [e-mail]. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!