We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Senior Support Worker to help us deliver our CFO Evolution contract in the North-West. The contract works with offenders in Custody and through-the-gate into their local community to help them address their resettlement goals.
As Senior Support Worker, you will provide specialist employment support to prisoners close to release at our open prisons: HMP Thorn Cross, HMP Kirkham and HMP Haverigg. Ensuring that they are work ready, you will secure ROTL placements and employment on release. You will support other project participants into employment from other locations too. Working in partnership with stakeholders and developing links with employers are integral to the role. You’ll need to be proactive, performance driven and a good communicator. The ability to achieve targets, record accurate information and evidence outcomes is essential.
You’ll need to have:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with employers in the context of seeking opportunities for people facing multiple barriers.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with offenders/vulnerable people.
We’ll give you all the training you need to do the job and provide you with support to get established in the new role. Employment is subject to successful Enhanced Level 1 clearance via Shared Services Connected Limited (SSCL), which is the vetting required of all probation and prison-based staff, or those accessing probation/prison systems and databases. This will be arranged with you.
You’ll work with fantastic people in a growing charity that is committed to driving social mobility and making a real difference in people’s lives.
Package:
Our full-time staff enjoy a reasonable 35h working week and we also offer flexi-time, so when we ask our staff to do extra, we always make sure they’ve got those hours to take back another time. It’s a great benefit of working for Career Connect.
A full job description can be downloaded at the bottom of our the page.
You will be reimbursed for any additional travel, beyond your main base of work.
The interviews will take place on 24-Nov-2026 and will be Face to Face
If you would like an informal discussion regarding a vacancy please contactmike.taylor@achievecc.org.uk
We can organise a time to speak to answer any queries.
The Company
It’s an exciting time to join Career Connect. Over the last year we’ve made a positive impact to the lives of more than 90,000 people across the country.
Our vision is for a society where every individual realises their full potential. Our mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment.
We work in schools, in the community, and right across the criminal justice sector, delivering impartial, person-centred careers and transition support that changes lives. We also train those who work in advice and guidance roles, helping them to help others.
We’re continuing to increase our impact and reach – changing even more people’s futures for the better. We take an innovative approach to the services we provide, and we’re passionate about using feedback from those we support to shape what we do.
Our research amplifies the voices of those we support and helps inform positive change - for all our futures.
The Benefits
Flexi time
Perkbox (Multiple benefits)
Cyclescheme and
Car Lease scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Flu Jabs/Glasses
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Sick Pay
Staff Development
Placeholder title
- Amnah
- Careers Adviser
“I’m proud to work for a charity that cares so much for the people it employs and supports”
- Sean
- Team Manager
“Great opportunities for training, ongoing development and internal progression.”
- Jenny
- Careers Adviser
“I have great colleagues, and flexible hours that fit around my own family.”
We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and expect our staff to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to DBS and staff who work in custody also have a prison clearance process.
We promote equality and diversity across all that we do and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Part-time workers are always welcome. Inclusion and diversity are a significant feature of our charity’s values, cutting across everything that we do.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are keen to hear from applicants with disabilities. Around a quarter of our workforce have a disability. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity and one of the Top 10 Most Inclusive Workplaces with the National Centre for Diversity.
Senior Support Worker in Liverpool employer: Career Connect
As an Employment Advisor (Prisons) in Wilmslow, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a real difference in the lives of offenders. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and development, offering unique opportunities to engage with individuals on their journey towards successful reintegration into society. Join us to be part of a meaningful mission that not only enhances your career but also contributes positively to the community.
