Prison Support Worker

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a month

Sheerness, Kent ME12 4AA, England

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

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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 be part of a new, cutting-edge criminal justice support programme from the very beginning.In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients across prison and probation settings, supporting their rehabilitation and helping them reintegrate into society.Key Responsibilities:The main focus is on resettlement and securing employment, which includes:

Helping clients develop essential skills
Supporting them to secure stable accommodation
Connecting them with necessary support services
Providing 1:1 guidance, setting clear goals and milestones to aid their progress

You will be based at HMP Elmley for 3-4 days per week, with the remaining time spent at Maidstone and Sittingbourne probation trust.Who We're Looking For:To apply, you must have experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system, either in a prison or custodial setting. Alternatively, experience supporting vulnerable clients in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, or homelessness is highly valuable. If you're a criminology graduate, we encourage applications if you have relevant voluntary or paid experience (such as supporting individuals facing similar challenges).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 Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you.For more details, call the office and ask for James (contact details are available on the Red 5 People website).This role could suit someone who has worked as a:

Prison officer
Probation officer
Resettlement worker
Supported housing officer
Drug and alcohol worker
Careers advisor / Employment advisor
Hostel worker

Alternatively, if you're a criminology graduate, this could be your first step into the field—as long as you have relevant voluntary or paid experience.Benefits:

There are plenty of great perks too, including:25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
2 days paid volunteering leaveEnhanced pension scheme
Life assurance

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