Job Title: Justice Key Worker
Salary: £26,049 - £31,790
Location: HMP Elmley (Community working in Sittingbourne and Maidstone)
Job Purpose
The Justice Key Worker will manage a caseload of participants in custody and the community, providing tailored support to help them overcome barriers, develop skills, and achieve sustainable employment. This role involves delivering high-quality guidance, coordinating pre-release and post-release support, and working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure successful resettlement.
Key Responsibilities
Participant Support & Case Management
* Manage a caseload of participants with complex needs, delivering support, training, and employment guidance.
* Conduct assessments and create tailored action plans to address individual barriers.
* Provide ‘through the gate’ support, ensuring continuity of care from custody to community.
* Maintain accurate records on case management systems (CATS+, P-Nomis).
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
* Build and maintain relationships with prisons, community partners, and referral agencies.
* Work with CFO Evolution staff to ensure smooth transition and support for participants.
* Arrange pre-release meetings and facilitate support through Release on Temporary Licence (RoTL).
* Assist in coordinating partner-led interventions and community support hubs.
Compliance & Administration
* Ensure timely and accura...