Case Worker – Ex Offenders (BH-508) Permanent

Our client is a charity that supports the reintegration into society for ex-offenders. They deliver training and employment opportunities for ex-offenders to get their lives back on track and reduce the risk of re-offending. Working as part of a network of providers, your role will be to work with a caseload of ex-offenders to help them achieve training, education, or employment opportunities. There are 2 opportunities available, Custodial Case Worker, working with offenders close to release from prison and Community Case Worker, working with ex-offenders in the community.

These roles would be covering prisons/boroughs across London. You will meet with your clients, and after assessing their situation, put in place milestones for them to move towards employment or education. You will meet with clients on a regular basis, each time assisting them with employment support, job searching, and breaking down their barriers to employment. You will work closely with the key partners in the referral process to move people into sustainable, realistic employment. Taking on board their needs, you may also refer them to partner support providers as needed (i.e. substance misuse or specific mentoring).

Experience of working with offenders in some capacity is essential. This can be as part of a university placement, paid employment or even as a voluntary position. So people with experience of working within criminal justice, criminology graduates with some voluntary experience or information, advice and guidance experience would find this a good fit.

This role is £22,400 per annum, Pro-rata – 30 hours – 4 days per week.