Criminal Justice
Justice Support Coach Permanent NEW
Would you like to join a charity recognized as a great place to work (Investors in People certified and Best Companies award-winning)? Now is an exciting time to come on board.
In this role, split between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, you will manage a caseload of offenders in the community. You will support these individuals with training, education, and employment needs while signposting to housing and resettlement services, ensuring they receive well-rounded support throughout their rehabilitation. Additionally, you will provide dedicated one-on-one guidance – setting goals and milestones – to help each person progress toward a better future.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a passionate individual with experience in the criminal justice field or in supporting vulnerable people. To thrive in this role, you should have some of the following:
- Experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system (e.g. in prisons or other custodial settings).
- OR experience supporting vulnerable clients facing issues such as mental health challenges, substance misuse, or homelessness.
- Criminology graduates with relevant volunteer experience are also encouraged to apply.
Previous roles that would provide excellent transferable experience include:
- Prison Officer or Probation Officer
- Resettlement Worker or Supported Housing Officer
- Drug and Alcohol Worker
- Careers Advisor or Employment Advisor
- Hostel Worker
Benefits:
This role comes with a range of benefits to support and reward you, including:
- 25 days annual leave (with increases over time)
- 2 days’ paid volunteering leave per year
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance coverage
- Inclusive staff support networks (LGBTQ+ network, menopause peer support, neurodiversity network, etc.)
How to Apply:
Please apply via this advert – everyone gets a response (if by chance you haven’t for any reason, do call the office and we shall action this ASAP for you). If the response is that we don’t feel your CV is the right fit, the email you receive will tell you how to easily get feedback from a real person.
If you would like to find out more, feel free to call the office and ask for David (number on the Red 5 People website).