Support Worker - Criminal Justice
| Company: | Alongside |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £20,960 a year |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Weston-super-Mare |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
As a Support Worker within our Criminal Justice Service, you’ll be a steady, positive presence for people leaving prison who’ve recently experienced homelessness. Many clients are navigating trauma, mental ill‑health, substance use, domestic abuse and ongoing involvement with the justice system.
You’ll be responsible for managing referrals, completing needs/risk assessments, and providing tailored support that empowers clients to maintain their accommodation and make positive life changes. You’ll work closely with key partners such as the National Probation Service, Police, and other support agencies to create effective, multi-agency support plans.
Day to day, you’ll help with benefit claims and budgeting, coach the skills for safe, stable tenancies and ensure accommodation meets high health & safety standards. You’ll also keep clear, timely records and contribute to reporting for partners and funders, playing a vital role in the wider success of the service.
Build positive and effective working relationships and agreements with external agencies which will include working closely with criminal justice services
Complete needs and risk assessments for clients leading to the delivery of support plans which meet individual client needs
Give clients advice and information to provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services and accommodation
Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights, responsibilities and the conditions of their licence agreement
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