Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Criminal Justice Support Worker to join a residential service providing a safe, structured and supportive environment for adults within the criminal justice system. As a Criminal Justice Support Worker you will engage residents from arrival through to move-on, delivering structured activities that promote independence, rehabilitation and positive behaviour change.

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning organisation dedicated to creating lasting, positive change for people in the justice and social care systems. We provide high-quality residential support, behaviour change programmes, and research to help individuals overcome challenges and build safer futures.

Key Duties

• Resident Engagement: Supporting residents through structured daily activities and meaningful interaction
• Partnership Working: Liaising with Probation, Police, Health and Housing services
• Wellbeing Monitoring: Checking welfare and recognising progress and achievements
• Life Skills Support: Delivering sessions on budgeting, shopping and accessing benefits
• Practical Assistance: Supporting access to external services, paperwork and move-on accommodation
• Induction Support: Assisting new residents to understand expectations, rules and procedures
• Safeguarding Compliance: Identifying and escalating concerns in line with risk management plans
• Health and Safety: Maintaining a safe environment for staff, residents and visitors
• Medication Procedures: Following prescribed processes and protocols
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records and completing incident reports

Candidate Requirements

Essential: Good numeracy and literacy skills, understanding of safeguarding and health and safety practices, ability to work independently and as part of a team, willingness to work shifts including evenings, nights and weekends, strong communication skills with empathy and discretion, ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fully mobile and able to access multi-floor properties via stairs.

Desirable: Previous experience in a residential care or supported housing setting, experience supporting behaviour change and rehabilitation, knowledge of the social care or criminal justice sector.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) + Birthday Day off
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• Pension – 5% Employee / 5% Employer
• 3 x salary life assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Benefit Hub with retail and lifestyle discounts
• Annual salary review
• Long Service awards
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the additional barred list check. Closing Date: 30th May 2026.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your CV along with a short covering letter detailing your reasons for applying and why you feel you are suitable. Applications should be sent via the apply link. No agencies please.