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Rehabilitation Support Worker

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted 6 days ago, valid for 6 days

Basildon, Essex SS155QY, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role of Rehabilitation Support Worker involves supporting individuals in Essex prisons and probation sites to help them break the cycle of disadvantage and build a better future.
Candidates should have experience working in the justice system or with vulnerable clients, or be a criminology graduate with relevant voluntary experience.
This position requires flexibility to work across different sites and aims to provide 1:1 support focused on housing, employment, and personal development.
The job offers a salary of £25,000 per year and includes 25 days of annual leave, enhanced pension, and life cover.
Ideal candidates will have a background as a resettlement worker, probation officer, or housing support worker, and a passion for rehabilitation.

Looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work—supporting people to break the cycle and build a better future?We’re hiring a Rehabilitation Support Worker to join a respected charity working across Essex prisons and probation sites. This is a floating position, covering for team members on leave or absence—so you'll step in to support clients already on caseloads, keeping their progress on track.You’ll provide 1:1 support focused on resettlement—helping people access housing, prepare for work, and take positive steps forward. You’ll also help them build motivation and confidence, and stay on top of agreed action plans.What we’re looking for:

Experience working in the justice system or with vulnerable clients (homelessness, addiction, mental health)
Or, a criminology graduate with relevant voluntary experience
Flexibility and confidence to work across different sites in Essex

This would suit someone who’s worked as a resettlement worker, probation officer, housing support worker, or in employability—or someone passionate about second chances and rehabilitation.What’s on offer:

25 days annual leave (plus extra with service)
2 paid volunteering days
Enhanced pension & life cover
A supportive, values-led team with strong training and development

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).

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