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Team Leader Criminal Justice

Team Leader Criminal Justice

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted 20 hours ago, valid for a month

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are seeking a Family Support and Wellbeing Manager with a strong background in criminal justice rehabilitation to lead a team of five Advisors.
The role involves case management, operational oversight, and community outreach across West Yorkshire and Humberside.
Candidates should have management experience and a passion for supporting ex-offenders in their reintegration into society.
This position is a one-year maternity cover with a salary of £35,000 per year, and a driving license is essential due to travel requirements.
Ideal applicants will have experience in criminal justice, probation, mental health, or related fields.

Are you an experienced manager with a passion for criminal justice rehabilitation?We are looking for a Family Support and Wellbeing Manager to lead a dedicated team of 5 x Advisors.This is a specialist role working for a leading criminal justice rehabilitation charity, providing personal wellbeing services to help ex-offenders develop resilience, manage emotions, and reintegrate into society.You will mainly be based in West Yorkshire (Leeds and Bradford Hubs HQ). But you will be expected to travel between Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Dewsbury and across Humberside (Scunthorpe, Hull, Beverley, Bridlington and Grimsby) for meetings and support.Please note: this is a 1 year maternity cover (subject to extension)You must be a driver for this role. What You’ll Do:

Staff Management & Development – Train, coach, and support Advisors (2 x in Humberside and 3 within West Yorkshire).
Case Management – Hold a caseload of 10 service users (split: 2 days casework, 3 days management).
Operational Oversight – Ensure service targets, logistics, risk assessments, and KPIs are met.
Community Outreach – Engage with probation services and external agencies across West Yorkshire & Humberside.
Managerial Reporting – Complete 1-to-1s, site inspections, and oversee service performance.

What We’re Looking For:

Management experience – ability to lead, support, and develop a team.
Background in criminal justice, probation, mental health, supported housing, employability / skills sector would be ideal.
Strong ability to assess risk, manage safeguarding, and handle referrals.
Driver essential – travel required across multiple locations.

Please apply via this advert—we aim to respond to all applications. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a response from a real person.For more details, call the office and ask for Lawrence (contact number available on the Red 5 People website).

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