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Prison Support Worker

Red 5 People Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8YJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • This charity is seeking candidates for two peripatetic positions in a new criminal justice support program, focusing on resettlement and employment support for clients in prison and probation settings.
  • Applicants should have experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system or with vulnerable clients, with a preference for those holding a criminology degree and relevant experience.
  • The positions are available in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, covering multiple sites and requiring flexibility to cover staff absences.
  • The salary for these roles is competitive, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the job description.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have at least some relevant experience, as well as the opportunity to enjoy benefits such as 5 days of leave and an enhanced pension scheme.
Would you like to join a charity recognized as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Companies Awards)? This is an exciting opportunity to join them at the start of a cutting-edge criminal justice support programme.In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients across prison and probation settings, supporting their rehabilitation.The key focus of the service is resettlement and employment support. This includes helping clients develop skills, secure accommodation, and access the necessary support to move forward. You will provide 1:1 support and guidance, setting goals and milestones to help them progress.About the Roles: We are recruiting for two peripatetic (floating) positions, where you will work across different sites in the local region, covering for staff absences (e.g., sickness or leave). You will step into prisons or probation trusts and continue casework with clients.Available Positions:
  • Oxfordshire – Covering HMP Bullingdon and Oxford Probation Trust.
  • Buckinghamshire – Covering HMP Aylesbury, HMP Springhill, HMP Woodhill, and probation trusts in Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, and Aylesbury.
Who We’re Looking For: To apply, you must have experience supporting individuals within the criminal justice system, either in a prison or probation setting. Alternatively, experience working with vulnerable clients in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness is also valuable.Criminology graduates with relevant voluntary or paid experience (e.g., supporting clients facing similar challenges) are also encouraged to apply.How to Apply: 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 Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you.For more details about the role, call the office and ask for James (contact details are on the Red 5 People website).Relevant Backgrounds: You might have previously worked as a:
  • Prison Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Resettlement Worker
  • Supported Housing Officer
  • Drug & Alcohol Worker
  • Careers or Employment Advisor
  • Hostel Worker
Or, you may be a criminology graduate looking for your first step on the career ladder with some relevant experience.Benefits:
  • 5 days leave (increasing over time)
  • 2 days paid volunteering
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Life assurance

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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