Prison Reintegration Support Worker
Location: HMP Ashfield
Contract Type: Sessional, Ad-hoc hours
Salary: £14.84 per hour
Vetting Required: Enhanced DBS and HMPPS prison vetting
Are you passionate about supporting people to rebuild their lives?
We are looking for a sessional Prison Reintegration Support Worker to join our small team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with a history of offending. Based in a custodial setting, you will provide tailored advice and support to help Service Users overcome barriers, build confidence, and reintegrate into society.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll support clients with:
- Finance, Benefits, and Debt – helping individuals understand entitlements, manage debt, and improve financial independence.
- Life Skills – from budgeting and meal preparation to living independently.
- Health and Wellbeing – signposting, motivation, and practical advice to promote a healthier lifestyle.
- Disclosure Guidance – empowering individuals to confidently and appropriately disclose convictions.
You’ll deliver both 1:1 sessions and group work, using a person-centred and strengths-based approach. You will work closely with partner agencies, maintain accurate records, and track progress to evidence impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and develop tailored support plans.
- Deliver advice and interventions aligned with individual goals.
- Engage and motivate service users to achieve sustainable outcomes.
- Support service users with benefits advice, appeals, and budgeting.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service performance targets.
- Collaborate with external agencies in a multi-agency setting.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, and professional boundaries in all aspects of work.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants with strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and a non-judgemental attitude. You will bring:
- Experience delivering group interventions or 1:1 advice.
- Knowledge of benefit systems, housing, and related legislation (desirable).
- Ability to manage complex situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Excellent communication and IT skills.
- Motivation to work with people facing significant challenges in their lives.
Qualifications are not essential – what matters most is your passion, integrity, and commitment to positive change.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and mission-driven organisation.
- Make a measurable impact in the lives of those who need it most.
- Receive ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Work in a role that values compassion, professionalism, and collaboration.
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