Prison Support Worker - Red 5 People Ltd : Job Details

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