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 be part of a new, cutting-edge criminal justice support programme from the very beginning.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients across prison and probation settings, supporting their rehabilitation and helping them reintegrate into society.
Key Responsibilities:
The main focus is on resettlement and securing employment, which includes:
Helping clients develop essential skills
Supporting them to secure stable accommodation
Connecting them with necessary support services
Providing 1:1 guidance, setting clear goals and milestones to aid their progress
You will be based at HMP Elmley for 3-4 days per week, with the remaining time spent at Maidstone and Sittingbourne probation trust.
Who We're Looking For:
To apply, you must have experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system, either in a prison or custodial setting. Alternatively, experience supporting vulnerable clients in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, or homelessness is highly valuable. If you're a criminology graduate, we encourage applications if you have relevant voluntary or paid experience (such as supporting individuals facing similar challenges).
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 Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you.
For more details, call the office and ask for James (contact details are available on the Red 5 People website).
This role could suit someone who has worked as a:
Prison officer
Probation officer
Resettlement worker
Supported housing officer
Drug and alcohol worker
Careers advisor / Employment advisor
Hostel worker
Alternatively, if you're a criminology graduate, this could be your first step into the field—as long as you have relevant voluntary or paid experience.
Benefits:
There are plenty of great perks too, including:
25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
2 days paid volunteering leave
Enhanced pension scheme
Life assurance