Criminal Justice Support Worker

R13 Recruitment are working alongside a national charity in order to recruit a Criminal Justice Support Worker to join their team in Peterborough. You will be responsible for managing and supporting a caseload of participants to overcome barriers, reintegrate back into society and prevent reoffending. This role will suit an engaging, empathetic and motivated individual with previous experience supporting vulnerable individuals rebuild their lives.

This is a full time, permanent role working 9:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. The salary offered is £25,500 (but salary can increase up to £31k).

**Please note, you will be required to undertake and pass a CRB check**

The benefits
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, company pension scheme, death in service, enhanced maternity, expensed travel at 47p per mile + parking, funded team activity days, professional development opportunities and more!

The company
This leading UK charity provides training, education and employment support to individuals with complex needs. Their mission is to transform their lives for the better and the work they do has a direct influence on helping people achieve their goals and set them up for future success. Their encouraging and enthusiastic team are truly passionate about what they do!

The day to day

• Managing, supporting and guiding a caseload of participants to overcome barriers to social inclusion and develop enhanced skillsets.
• Undertaking assessments, identifying participant needs and requirements, and producing a tailored action plan.
• Promoting engagement in appropriate services and encouraging positive behaviours.
• Utilising motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural techniques and brief interventions in one-to-one meetings, group interventions and progress reviews.
• Liaising with agencies to coordinate appropriate pre and post release activities.

You will have/be

• Proven experience working with individuals with complex needs in overcoming barriers and working towards goals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage and motivate.
• Understanding of and a positive attitude towards participants.
• Solid organisation and time management skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused and innovative approach.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• A track record of working towards targets and KPIs.

How to apply:

To hear more details about this fantastic opportunity please email your CV to Sean Ferris - Senior Delivery Manager at rthirteen recruitment. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days upon initial submittal of your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful.