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Prison Support Worker

Prison Support Worker

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 5 days

Colchester, Essex CO6 3JQ, England

Full Time

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

Join a top-rated charity as they launch a support programme for individuals in the justice system.
The role involves providing 1:1 support across various locations in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
Candidates should have experience in prisons, probation, or supporting vulnerable populations, or possess a criminology degree with relevant volunteer experience.
The position offers a competitive salary and includes benefits such as 25 days of holiday, enhanced pension, life assurance, and 2 paid volunteering days.
Applicants are encouraged to apply via the advert and can expect a response within 72 hours.

Join a top-rated charity (Best Companies / Investors in People) as they launch a cutting-edge support programme for people in the justice system.You'll float between prisons and probation sites, picking up caseloads and supporting clients while their regular caseworkers are off—helping people prepare for release, find work, get housing, and build a new future.We’re hiring for:

1 x Norfolk/Suffolk – working across both counties
1 x Essex – covering the whole area

You’ll offer 1:1 support, set goals with clients, and guide them throughresettlement.You’ll need:

Experience in prisons, probation, or supporting vulnerable people (mental health, housing, addiction)
Or: a criminology degree with relevant volunteer experience

You may have worked in probation, housing, D&A, careers, or support work—or be a graduate ready to take the leap.And yes, there are great benefits too:25 days holiday (+ more over time), enhanced pension, life assurance & 2 paid volunteering days.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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