CFO Evolution Justice Services Support Worker in Preston

The Growth Company's (GC) Justice Services team is looking for a CFO Evolution Justice Services Support Worker to provide rehabilitation and Employment Training and Education support within our Programme. CFO Evolution provides tailored support for offenders, especially those who are disadvantaged, struggle to engage with mainstream services, face barriers to community reintegration, and lack essential life and functional skills needed by employers. This voluntary program includes through-the-gate elements to ensure comprehensive support not fully covered by existing initiatives.

You will be dual-trained as a Justice Case Worker and Activity Facilitator, offering advice, guidance, coaching, mentoring, and support through regular 1:1 meetings and group sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify individual learning needs and develop tailored action plans.
• Build strong, supportive relationships to encourage participant engagement.
• Accurately record activities and progress using the CRM system.
• Guide participants in implementing future-focused actions.
• Deliver group learning sessions to enhance communication, social interaction, and employability skills.

About You

• Proven experience working with offenders or individuals from marginalised backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.
• Skilled in delivering high-quality one-to-one and group guidance (minimum Grade 2 standard).
• Warm, empathetic, and able to quickly build rapport with participants.

Skills Required

• Desired: Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and/or teaching qualifications.
• Experience supporting individuals to achieve progression goals.
• Strong understanding of offender rehabilitation and desistance theory.
• Knowledge of National Probation Service or HM Prison environments, and awareness of local/national training, education, and employment opportunities.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community. If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
• Extra time for tasks.
• Interview questions shared beforehand.
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.