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Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 11 days

Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 9JY, England

£25,664 per annum

Full Time

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Relational Mentor – Advocacy SupportLocation: Flexible (Home-based with travel across Cumbria and Preston Lancashire)Salary: £25,664 per annum + excellent benefitsHours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)Contract: Fixed Term until 28 February 2027Closing Date: 18 May 2025Join Us and Be Part of Real RehabilitationAt the Wise Group, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change their life. We're looking for passionate, empathetic individuals to join us as Relational Mentors, supporting men on probation and in prison across Cumbria and Lancashire.This is more than a job—it’s a chance to help people rebuild their lives, reduce reoffending, and create safer communities. You’ll provide consistent, person-centred support focused on breaking down barriers around finance, benefits, and debt, empowering individuals to take control of their futures.What You’ll Do:

Build trusting, supportive relationships to encourage lasting rehabilitation
Help individuals address the root causes of offending
Provide practical guidance on life skills, services, and community reintegration
Work closely with probation services, prisons, courts, police, social services, and third-sector organisations
Champion change, personal growth, and social inclusion

What We’re Looking For:You don’t need a degree or previous experience in criminal justice—we’ll provide full training. We’re looking for someone who is:

Empathetic and non-judgmental, with a genuine interest in people’s stories
Organised and adaptable, capable of managing a diverse caseload
A strong communicator, confident in complex, multi-agency environments
Motivated by positive change, with a values-driven approach

Essential requirements:

A full UK driving licence and daily access to a vehicle
Home broadband connection for hybrid working
Experience in mentoring or the justice system is welcome but not essential

Why Join the Wise Group?

A meaningful role where your work changes lives
Flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits
A supportive, values-led culture focused on development and impact
The chance to help reshape how justice is delivered—from the inside out

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