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Criminal Justice Support Worker

Criminal Justice Support Worker

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 25 days

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Full Time

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The role of a Criminal Justice Support Worker involves providing essential support to individuals in prison or on probation in Essex, focusing on resettlement and rehabilitation.
Candidates should have experience in criminal justice or working with vulnerable clients, or be criminology graduates with relevant voluntary experience.
This is a field-based position that requires flexibility to travel across the region, with all travel expenses covered.
The position offers a salary of £27,000 per year and includes benefits such as 25 days of leave, paid volunteering days, and a supportive team environment.
Interested applicants can apply through the advertisement, and if they do not receive a response within 72 hours, they are encouraged to reach out via the provided contact form.

Field-based role | Paid travel | Help rebuild lives in justice settingsLooking for a role where your support truly makes a difference?We’re recruiting a Criminal Justice Support Worker to join a brilliant charity supporting people across Essex who are in prison or on probation. This is a floating role—you’ll step in when staff are off, picking up existing caseloads to keep clients’ progress moving forward.You’ll usually be based at the nearest site to you, but may travel across the region when needed—and all travel is paid.The support you provide will focus on resettlement and rehabilitation—helping people access housing, prepare for employment, set goals, and take positive steps forward.What we’re looking for:

Experience working in criminal justice, or with vulnerable clients (e.g. housing, addiction, mental health)
Or a criminology graduate with relevant voluntary experience
Flexibility to travel when required across Norfolk and Suffolk

This could suit someone with experience in probation, housing, resettlement, employment support—or simply someone passionate about second chances.What’s on offer:

25 days leave (rising over time)
2 paid volunteering days
Enhanced pension & life assurance
Paid travel and mileage
A supportive team who value your impact

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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