Prison Support Worker

Red 5 People; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Would you like to join a charity recognized as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Companies Awards)? This is an exciting opportunity to join them at the start of a cutting-edge criminal justice support programme.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients across prison and probation settings, supporting their rehabilitation.

The key focus of the service is resettlement and employment support. This includes helping clients develop skills, secure accommodation, and access the necessary support to move forward. You will provide 1:1 support and guidance, setting goals and milestones to help them progress.

About the Roles: We are recruiting for two peripatetic (floating) positions, where you will work across different sites in the local region, covering for staff absences (e.g., sickness or leave). You will step into prisons or probation trusts and continue casework with clients.

Available Positions:

• Oxfordshire – Covering HMP Bullingdon and Oxford Probation Trust.
• Buckinghamshire – Covering HMP Aylesbury, HMP Springhill, HMP Woodhill, and probation trusts in Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, and Aylesbury.

Who We’re Looking For: To apply, you must have experience supporting individuals within the criminal justice system, either in a prison or probation setting. Alternatively, experience working with vulnerable clients in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness is also valuable.

Criminology graduates with relevant voluntary or paid experience (e.g., supporting clients facing similar challenges) are also encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: 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 Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you.

For more details about the role, call the office and ask for James (contact details are on the Red 5 People website).

Relevant Backgrounds: You might have previously worked as a:

• Prison Officer
• Probation Officer
• Resettlement Worker
• Supported Housing Officer
• Drug & Alcohol Worker
• Careers or Employment Advisor
• Hostel Worker

Or, you may be a criminology graduate looking for your first step on the career ladder with some relevant experience.

Benefits:

• 5 days leave (increasing over time)
• 2 days paid volunteering
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance