At a Glance
- Tasks: Support ex-offenders in their journey to reintegration through coaching and workshops.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on rehabilitation and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and meaningful work that makes a difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to positive change and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping individuals build skills and confidence for a brighter future.
- Qualifications: Experience with offenders and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28750 - 28750 £ per year.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker with experience working with offenders or ex-offenders to join a dynamic team delivering tailored support to individuals with complex needs who are on probation or transitioning from custody. This is an impactful opportunity to support rehabilitation, build brighter futures, and reduce reoffending by helping participants gain skills, confidence, and pathways into employment and training.
This varied and meaningful role will see you delivering a mix of one-to-one coaching and group activity facilitation, designed to improve life skills, social interaction, and employability. You’ll work with participants to identify barriers, build trust, and support them on their journey to reintegration and independence.
Duties:- Provide person-centred support to participants through regular 1:1 sessions and group work.
- Identify learning and development needs, creating bespoke action plans to support progress.
- Deliver engaging workshops focused on communication, life skills, and employment preparation.
- Build rapport with participants and offer motivational coaching to support desistance and future planning.
- Maintain accurate records and track outcomes.
- Collaborate with partner organisations to identify training, employment, and education opportunities.
- Offer advice, guidance, and practical support for re-engagement with the community.
- Experience working with offenders or individuals facing significant disadvantage or marginalisation.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- A coaching or mentoring approach, with the ability to deliver both one-to-one and group interventions.
- Understanding of the criminal justice system, rehabilitation, and desistance theory.
- Comfortable working in a target-driven environment with a focus on positive outcomes.
- Organised, resilient, and empathetic.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region.
- A relevant IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance) or teaching qualification.
- Knowledge of local and national employment, training, and support services.
Due to the nature of this role, you will need to undertake an enhanced DBS with adult barring and enhanced security services checks if successful in the role.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.
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