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Prison Support Worker

Prison Support Worker

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days

Sheerness, Kent ME12 4AA, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

The charity is seeking to recruit a new team for a cutting-edge criminal justice support programme, with multiple roles available.
Candidates must have experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system or supporting vulnerable clients in related fields such as mental health or homelessness.
The role involves managing a caseload of clients in prison and probation settings, focusing on resettlement and securing employment.
The position offers a salary of £28,000 per year and requires at least one year of relevant experience.
Benefits include 25 days of leave, 2 days of paid volunteering, an enhanced pension scheme, and life assurance.

Would you like to join a charity recognized as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Companies Awards)? Join them at the start of an exciting journey with their new cutting-edge criminal justice support programme.The contract runs for three years, with a likely two-year extension. We are helping this charity recruit a brand-new team, and they have multiple roles available.In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients across prison and probation settings to support their rehabilitation. The key focus is resettlement and securing employment, which includes helping clients develop skills, secure accommodation, and gain necessary support. You will provide 1:1 support and guidance, setting goals and milestones to aid their progress.You will work across HMP Elmley (typically 3 – 4 days a week) and then Maidstone Probation Trust and Sittingbourne Probation Trust.To apply, you must have experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system, either in a prison or custodial setting. Alternatively, experience supporting vulnerable clients in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness is valuable. Criminology graduates with volunteer experience are also encouraged 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 Contact Us page on the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (number on the Red 5 People website).You might have previously worked as a prison officer, probation officer, resettlement worker, supported housing officer, drug and alcohol worker, careers advisor, employment advisor or hostel worker. Alternatively, you might be a criminology graduate looking to get your first step on the career ladder (and have some relevant voluntary or paid experience).There are heaps of benefits to. 25 days leave (increasing over time). 2 days paid volunteering. Enhanced pension scheme. Life assurance.

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