Employment Specialist (Criminal Justice) – Ref:LZ470 Permanent

If you are looking to pursue / kick-start a career in Criminal Justice, then this is the place to be!

Management is supportive, hands-on, and will make sure that you succeed in your role. We have placed a number of people with them who has grown and progressed towards senior & managerial positions!

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-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 1 job start monthly , short courses, work experience, vocational training or general support measures, so you also need to be goal and target motivated with the ability to work independently.

Where will I be based?

At present, you will be working from home. In the near future, they are looking at a hybrid-model of working so you could potentially look at 3 days in the office (based at the nearest probation centre/hub), and 2 days at home.

You will be covering Littlehampton, Worthing, and Staines, so travel will vary and would depend on your diary.

Access to a vehicle is ideal (mileage is covered at 45p per mile), otherwise, you must be willing to travel.

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.

Give Lawrence/David a call now for an informal chat (number on the Red 5 People website)

Interviews will take place ASAP via Microsoft Teams