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Family Support and Wellbeing Mentor Criminal Justice

Family Support and Wellbeing Mentor Criminal Justice

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 2 days

South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 4TN

£10,710 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The Family Support and Wellbeing Mentor position focuses on assisting ex-offenders in rebuilding their lives and preventing reoffending.
This part-time role requires 15 hours of work per week, with a salary of £10,710 per annum.
Candidates should have experience in criminal justice, employment support, or related fields, with an open-minded and non-judgmental approach.
The start date for this role is expected by May/June 2025, pending necessary clearances.
A valid driver's license is required for outreach work in Southshields, Gateshead, and Sunderland.

Are you passionate about supporting ex-offenders in rebuilding their lives and reintegrating into society?We’re looking for a Family Support and Wellbeing Mentor to help ex-offenders develop and maintain positive relationships and help prevent reoffending.You will be working for a leading criminal justice charity focused on rehabilitation and reintegration.Please note: start date for this role is by May/Jun 2025 (subject to DBS and prison vetting clearance)This is a 1 year maternity cover, part time for 15 hours weekly (9AM to 5PM), with a salary of £10,710 per annum.You must be a driver as this role will involve outreach work covering: Southshields, Gateshead, and Sunderland. What you’ll do:

Provide 1-to-1 and group interventions for ex-offenders and their families.
Help service users develop healthy relationships, manage conflict, and improve communication.
Support positive reintegration into society through structured wellbeing programmes.
Work closely with probation services and partner agencies.
Manage a caseload of up to 10 individuals, with tailored support ranging from action plans to multi-agency work.

What we’re looking for:

Experience in criminal justice, employment support, supported housing would be ideal but we would also encourage applications from other sectors such as recruitment, healthcare, sales, etc… Criminology Graduates are also encouraged to apply!
Open-minded, non-judgmental, and committed to criminal justice rehabilitation.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team.

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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