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Prison Support Worker

Prison Support Worker

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for a month

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 6PY

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role offers 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays and additional benefits like family-friendly policies and duvet days.
It is ideal for individuals currently in the prison service looking to transition into a support-focused position.
The positions are available at HMP Leeds and HMP Wealstun, with some work required at a nearby resettlement prison.
Candidates should have experience supporting prison leavers or vulnerable adults, preferably with existing prison vetting.
Salary details were not specified in the job description, but applicants should expect a supportive and training-oriented work environment.

Want to be looked after as an employee?How about 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays), family-friendly policies, and even two duvet days a year? One Glassdoor review sums it up perfectly:“Genuinely changes lives, that’s what I enjoyed. The people I worked with were amazing , passionate, dedicated, and really committed to helping clients.”This role could be a great move for someone currently working within the prison service who wants to transition into a more support-focused position. There’s lots of training and shadowing to help you learn the ropes.We have two vacancies:

HMP Leeds

HMP Wealstun (this includes 1–2 days per week at Askham Grange, a nearby resettlement prison).

You’ll work with individuals preparing for release, offering 1:1 casework and helping them overcome barriers related to housing, employment, finance, relationships, and more. This is a frontline role with no groupwork — the focus is on tailored, meaningful support.To apply, you’ll need:

Experience supporting prison leavers, vulnerable adults, or working within the criminal justice system
Ideally, existing prison vetting (but strong candidates without it will be considered)

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 information, feel free to give us a call and ask for Lawrence (contact details on the Red 5 People website).

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