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Prison Support Worker

Red 5 People Ltd
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 6SH

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The job offers a supportive work environment with 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays and family-friendly policies.
  • Candidates should have experience supporting prison leavers, vulnerable adults, or working within the criminal justice system.
  • There are two vacancies available, one at HMP Leeds and another at HMP Wealstun, with some work at Askham Grange.
  • This is a frontline role focused on providing tailored, one-on-one support to individuals preparing for release.
  • Salary information is not specified, but the role requires relevant experience, ideally with existing prison vetting.
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: one based at HMP Leeds, and one at HMP Wealstun. Each role also 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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.