Criminal Justice / Employment Support
Employment Specialist (Criminal Justice) – LZ675
You will be a part of an established organisation known for looking after their staff, and awarded Outstanding by Ofsted.
We have placed a number of staff with them over the years who has developed and progressed in their careers from frontline to managing teams!
What is the role?
You will be working on a cutting-edge contract, and the big aim is to stop re-offending. Together with their supply chain partners, you will provide specialist support to ensure that people do not re-offend by ensuring that they have a stable progressive release, with support around housing, family re-integration, drug and alcohol support (delivered by partner providers) and employment support (delivered by yourself).
You will work with a caseload of 50, which will consist of low to high level risk ex-offenders i.e., sex offenders – so you need to be confident, and adaptable to challenging situations.
Targets?
There are a range of targets to work to – such as job starts, specialist support, soft skills, enrolments or general support measures, so you need to be goal and target motivated with the ability to work independently.
Where will I be based?
You will be based at the closest probation centre where you live.
But key locations you will cover are: Telford, Shrewsbury, Stoke, Stafford, Cannock, Tamworth, Burton and HMP Dovegate.
You MUST have access to a vehicle (mileage is covered at 45p per mile).
Who are we looking for?
This is a great career opportunity for university graduates with a background in Criminology/Criminal Studies (preferably with some work experience), however we also would like to hear from those who have worked within the Employment Services sector as an Employment Advisor, Employment Consultant, Job Coach, or an Employer Engagement staff looking for a slight change.
Resourcers or Recruitment Consultants looking for a change are also welcome to apply!
Give Lawrence/David a call now for a chat (number on the Red 5 People website)
Interviews will take place around 4th – 6th Jul 2022 via Microsoft Teams
Hours of work are Monday – Friday , 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (1 hour lunch)