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We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a trauma and recovery framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman. We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester prisons. You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates. You will be able to lead peer-mentoring support to trauma-informed therapists, deliver trauma-informed therapeutic services, lead accurate clinical record keeping of therapeutic service interventions, lead the supervision of therapeutic services waiting lists and undertake specific therapeutic projects as directed by the Executive Team. Why Join Us? a competitive salary. annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays. company sick pay. Birthday annual leave. monthly clinical supervision. pension contribution. and a range of discount and benefit programmes. How to Apply Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 page) and see the Role Profile for more information Interviews are expected to take place on 19th December 2025 For informal queries, contact Aisling Coogen, Services Manager. By applying for the any of the above roles, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Privacy Notice Equal Opportunities We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience, people from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled, or from Black, Asian or minoritised communities.

We're looking for an Assistant Survey Manager to join ourNatural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based Plymouth. KierBAM is a Joint Venture (JV) between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering a major redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. Location : Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth Hours : 42.5 hours per week We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Responsibilities As an Assistant Survey Manager, you'll be working within the KierBAM JV Nuclear team, supporting them in coordinating and executing site surveys, maintaining data accuracy, supporting QA/QC documentation, and ensuring alignment with project specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a civil engineering or surveying team and a strong understanding of the implications of operating to QC1 procedures. Your day to day will include: Assist the Survey Manager with all aspects of surveying activities on site, with the focus on managing a growing team of surveyors and survey technicians as the project moves into main works Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately, following project QA/QC standards Support the preparation of survey reports, drawings, and data outputs for engineering and construction teams. Operating as the checking and approving function of site teams Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment of survey operations Assist with the implementation of quality control procedures, particularly in accordance with QC1 requirements, maintaining the highest standards of traceability, tolerances, reporting What are we looking for? This role of Assistant Survey Manager is great for you if: Degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction 3-5 years of experience in a similar senior or survey managers position on a civil engineering project Member of the CinstCES (or technical member working towards full member), or another body We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit (url removed)/prison-programme/). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you! We are looking for a Community Key Worker Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 Location: Hertfordshire Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027 Hours p/w: 35 Hours per week This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Please note : Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting. About us Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. About the role: Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending? Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability? In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and Through the Gate support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs. About You: To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills. You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Hampshire area. How to apply: Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter through our careers site. Closing date: 21st December 2025 Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: A 35-hour working week An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) Additional days off to celebrate International Women s Day, and for religious observance and moving home Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more Pension scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption provision Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee eye-care scheme Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation Organisation wide away days Thorough induction and training Career development pathways Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs please email our talent team and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits. Safeguarding Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Operational Prison Support Location: HMP Erlestoke Shift Pattern: 39 Hours a week - Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays. Hourly rate: £15.58 per hour, increasing to £22.37 per hour with overtime Please note a driving licence is required for this role Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We're hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) click apply for full job details

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. Job Title: Employability / Work Coach Location: Centre based Salary: up to 28,000 Package: Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Pension + Much More! Type: Full Time, Permanent Essential Criteria: Must have experience of working in a similar role (e.g., Recruitment / IAG / Employability). Must be able to engage with individuals who possess complex needs/barriers. Experience of working towards KPIs. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade C (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). The Role: To identify individual learner needs, and create personalised learning plans that support long-term employment goals. Regularly review learner progress to ensure training remains relevant and effective. Collect feedback from learners to continually improve curriculum content. Manage workbook distribution, collection, marking and provide clear, constructive feedback. Encourage positive attitudes and behaviours towards learning, training, and employment. Accurately update and maintain learner records. Complete all administrative tasks, including learner registrations, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, registers and awarding-body documentation. Meet all contractual KPIs and performance expectations under the Prison Education Service Contract. Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

Night Support Coach When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Night Support Coach Location: Havering, Close to Harold Wood Elizabeth Line station. Please note that this service does not have step free access. Salary: £27,000 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota varying between 20:00 - 09:30 which includes 12.5 hour shifts with 1 hour unpaid break, approximately 3 shifts per week. You may need to be flexible on these hours as per service requirements. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Coach to join our new Independent Approved Premises (IAP) covering the night shift on a rolling rota. You will play a key role in supporting our residents who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. You will develop and engage with our residents to produce tailored support plans which support their individual needs in successful rehabilitation and reintegration within the community. You will identify their needs, goals and skills, and then support and motivate them to achieve their potential. The service holds a strong focus on public protection and effective risk management. Key Responsibilities include: Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times Engaging with residents throughout the night, ensuring they are adhering to their license conditions. This may include planning activities to engage with them such as movie nights, games nights, and other activities applicable Be a valued and reliable member of the team on the night shift, completing handovers for day colleagues for a seamless service Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals About You We're looking for someone who has a true passion to help make a difference and contribute to providing safer communities for all. You will be comfortable working within the criminal justice setting, and supporting residents to have access to the tools and resources to better enhance their quality of life after their release from prison. You will have an understanding of criminal justice settings and will have the ability to build meaningful rapport with others who have multiple and complex needs and backgrounds. We look for adaptability, proactiveness, and confidence within your own skillset and ability to drive meaningful impact. We also look for: Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 1st December. Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Freelance Site Manager Job I HMP Hindley I 44 Week Fire Alarm Upgrade Project Your new company Your New Company is a leading UK provider of engineering, infrastructure, and facilities management services. With a strong presence across sectors such as justice, defence, education, health, and transport, they deliver essential services to public buildings and workplaces-including the management of over 60 prisons nationwide. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and supporting the communities it serves, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient, and low-carbon solutions Your new role My client are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a Fire-Alarm upgrade scheme at HMP Hindley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading facilities management provider and play a key role in delivering essential projects within a secure environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage and supervise small-scale construction and maintenance projects within HMP Hindley.Ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and prison staff to ensure smooth project delivery.Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, health & safety documentation, and compliance paperwork.Conduct regular site inspections and ensure all works meet the clients quality standards and statutory requirements.Proactively identify and resolve any issues or risks on site. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Site Manager, ideally within a secure or public sector environment.Strong knowledge of construction processes and health & safety regulations.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously.Must have a clear criminal record (mandatory for prison site access).Enhanced Level 1 Clearance is highly desirable (candidates without this must be willing to undergo vetting). What you'll get in return Competitive day rate.Opportunity to work with a leading FM provider on a high-profile site.Supportive team environment.44 Weeks Work What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Freelance Site Manager Job I HMP Kirkham I Refurbs & Reactive Works Your new company Your New Company is a leading UK provider of engineering, infrastructure, and facilities management services. With a strong presence across sectors such as justice, defence, education, health, and transport, they deliver essential services to public buildings and workplaces-including the management of over 60 prisons nationwide. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and supporting the communities it serves, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient, and low-carbon solutions Your new role My client are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee small-scale works (up to £2m) at HMP Kirkham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading facilities management provider and play a key role in delivering essential projects within a secure environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage and supervise small-scale construction and maintenance projects within HMP Kirkham.Ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and prison staff to ensure smooth project delivery.Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, health & safety documentation, and compliance paperwork.Conduct regular site inspections and ensure all works meet the clients quality standards and statutory requirements.Proactively identify and resolve any issues or risks on site. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Site Manager, ideally within a secure or public sector environment.Strong knowledge of construction processes and health & safety regulations.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously.Must have a clear criminal record (mandatory for prison site access).Enhanced Level 1 Clearance is highly desirable (candidates without this must be willing to undergo vetting). What you'll get in return Competitive day rate.Opportunity to work with a leading FM provider on a high-profile site.Supportive team environment.Short-Term work - Could be Long Term What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Contractor Escort Location: HMP Winchester Shift pattern: Part-time schedule, requiring a minimum of three full working days per week Pay rate: £12.98 + overtime rate available Escorting Safely, Building Trust Safety and trust are at the heart of everything we do. Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact? Join our team as a prison escort in HMP Winchester and help create a safer environment while supporting essential work within the justice system. As a prison escort, you'll be responsible for escorting contractors and personnel on and off-site, enabling them to complete planned and minor works while upholding the highest safety and security standards. Key responsibilities Escort contractors: Ensure contractors are safely guided to and from work areas, maintaining compliance at all times. Contractor check-in: Verify ID, assist with check-in, and ensure all documentation is in order. Vehicle access: Manage contractor vehicle entry where required. Equipment review: Check contractors' tool lists to ensure compliance. Internal movement: Obtain authorisation for contractor movement within the facility. Monitor compliance: Track sign-in/out, check PPE use, and report any concerns. Health & safety: Maintain communication via radio, follow safety protocols, and assist in emergencies. What you need Good communication skills (written & verbal) with basic English & maths knowledge. Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines. A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail. Teamwork skills with the ability to use initiative when needed. Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing circumstances. Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required. What we offer Competitive pay with overtime opportunities 20 days' annual leave (accrued) plus public holidays Training and career development opportunities A structured and supportive work environment Apply now Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join our team as a Prison Escort. JBRP1_UKTJ

Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £30,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you ready to lead transformational change in a brand-new, innovative custodial service? The Forward Trust Connections Services at HMP Millsike are redefining rehabilitation, recovery, and desistance in custody. Drawing on over 30 years of experience empowering people to change their lives, we re building a culture of hope, wellbeing, and community. We re now looking for a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader to play a key role in this mission. You ll lead a team of passionate practitioners delivering high-quality desistance, recovery, and wellbeing services across HMP Millsike. You ll also support in the matrix management of Mitie Care and Custody staff working within our More Than My Past community and Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit (ISFL). Your work will help bring our vision to life, creating a safer, more supportive environment that inspires change and growth. Key responsibilities include: Line-managing staff delivering programmes such as More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, and Thrive (Resettlement). Overseeing operations in the ISFL and ensuring compliance with MoJ standards. Promoting wellbeing through workshops, ambassador engagement, and annual wellbeing initiatives. Supporting delivery of desistance and recovery programmes across the establishment. Collaborating with prison leadership and partners to implement the establishment s Drug Strategy. Managing the Departure Lounge, ensuring prisoners emotional wellbeing and smooth transition at the point of release. We re looking for someone who is: A motivational leader, passionate about rehabilitation and person-centred support. Skilled in team management and partnership working across complex environments. Confident in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and desistance cultures. Organised, proactive, and quality-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement. An excellent communicator who values collaboration, fairness, and professional integrity. At Forward Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to change. You ll join a supportive organisation where your leadership will shape lives and drive cultural transformation within HMP Millsike. Please be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Engagment Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Engagement Worker Location: Havering, based within the service. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access. Salary: £27,000 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00 or 13:00 - 21:00 on a rota basis. Shift patterns and weekly hours may vary dependent on service and resident requirements About the Role We're looking for an Engagement Worker to join our residential service based in Havering which is a 25 bed, 24 hour service delivering support to adults who have multiple and complex needs within a supported accommodation setting. You will support with various aspects within the service, with a focus on providing social contact and company to help enhance quality of life, personal safety, health and security, sustainment of tenancy and improving financial independence. You will support our residents to gain the relevant skills and knowledge to gain greater independence, supporting them back into the community. You will be at the forefront of delivering a trauma-informed, person-centred service, supporting individuals through rehabilitation, reablement, and resettlement. This includes assisting with engagement activities, developing support plans, and providing access to appropriate interventions to help residents move towards independence. Key Responsibilities include: Supporting residents to access the resources, tools, and networks they need to achieve their goals. Develop, participate in, and encourage residents to participate in the running and development of various projects and activities. Promoting independence through life skills training, practical support, and empowerment. Recognising and responding to mental and physical health needs and safeguarding concerns. Supporting the creation of a safe, welcoming and psychologically informed living environment. Carrying out housing management tasks including reporting repairs, maintaining communal areas, and health and safety checks. About You We re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people s lives! We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships. Awareness of external opportunities which are available such as with education, employment and benefits Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face Ability to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers IT ability to use our online CRM systems and Microsoft programs daily Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you a dynamic leader passionate about transforming lives in custody? Forward Trust is seeking a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager to lead our innovative Connections Services at HMP Millsike, Yorkshire. What You ll Do: Lead and line-manage facilitators, wellbeing practitioners, and recovery staff Matrix manage Prisoner Custody Officers across key units Oversee flagship programmes: More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, Thrive, and the Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit Lead the prison s Drug Strategy and embed a culture of desistance, recovery, and wellbeing Maintain programme standards, staffing competence, and engaging activity schedules What We re Looking For: Strong leadership and team management experience Proven ability to implement and oversee complex programmes Experience working in custodial or rehabilitation settings is highly desirable Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills Passion for transforming lives and building positive prison culture Be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Visits Centre Assistant Location: HMP Leyhill Job Type: Part time, 7 hours per week (weekend working) Contract Type : Permanent Salary : £23,810 per annum FTE (£4,444.50 per annum pro rata) Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme As Visits Centre Assistant you will provide support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre, visitor centre services include play and children's services, and a catering service. You will work as one of the PACT Family team, you will be based primarily in the prison's visitor centre and visits hall providing support, advice and guidance to families visiting prisoners, facilitating prison visits and family days and supporting the play service. A Visits Centre Assistant provides support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre. Visitor centre services include play and children's services, and a catering service. About You: To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and/or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding work load. You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of Pact's family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding/child protection practice. Furthermore, you will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies. What Pact Offer: Pact offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of this post, please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Other information: Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. About us Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families. Pact's vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care. Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120 years of service delivery. You may also have experience in the following: Customer Service, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not For Profit, Catering, Family Services, Food Hygiene, Catering Assistant, Play Support Assistant (Justice Services), Visitor Centre Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Family Engagement Worker, Family Liaison Worker, Safeguarding Support Worker, Offender Family Support Worker etc. REF-

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. Job Title: Employability / Work Coach Location: Centre based Salary: up to 28,000 Package: Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Pension + Much More! Type: Full Time, Permanent Essential Criteria: Must have experience of working in a similar role (e.g., Recruitment / IAG / Employability). Must be able to engage with individuals who possess complex needs/barriers. Experience of working towards KPIs. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade C (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). The Role: To identify individual learner needs, and create personalised learning plans that support long-term employment goals. Regularly review learner progress to ensure training remains relevant and effective. Collect feedback from learners to continually improve curriculum content. Manage workbook distribution, collection, marking and provide clear, constructive feedback. Encourage positive attitudes and behaviours towards learning, training, and employment. Accurately update and maintain learner records. Complete all administrative tasks, including learner registrations, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, registers and awarding-body documentation. Meet all contractual KPIs and performance expectations under the Prison Education Service Contract. Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

Support Coach When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Support Coach Location: Havering, Close to Harold Wood Elizabeth Line station. Please note that this service does not have step free access. Salary: £27,000 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota varying between 08:00 - 21:30 which includes 12.5 hour shifts with 1 hour unpaid break, approximately 3 shifts per week. You may need to be flexible on these hours as per service requirements. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Coach to join our new Independent Approved Premises (IAP) on day shifts with a rolling rota. You will support residents recently released from prison in a residential setting, helping them reintegrate into the community. You will work with residents to create tailored support plans, identify their needs, goals, and skills, and motivate them to reach their potential. You will encourage engagement in activities and the community, provide tools for life skills, and ensure effective risk management with a strong focus on public protection. Key Responsibilities include: Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times Engaging with residents, ensuring they are adhering to their license conditions. This may include planning activities to engage them with other people, communities, and opportunities Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals About You We're looking for someone who has a true passion to help make a difference and contribute to providing safer communities for all. You will be able to work in a fast paced environment, be proactive, and have resilience to challenges. You will thrive working within the team as well as independently, and be comfortable with working with people who have different offending histories. We're looking for someone who can build trust and rapport with others, and has a positive outlook, which can be used to support others. We also look for: Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management. Able to use own initiative Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours or a good understanding of the sector. IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 1st December. Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Visits Centre Assistant Location : HMP Leyhill Job Type: Part time, 7 hours per week (weekend working) Contract Type: Permanent Salary : £23,810 per annum FTE (£4,444.50 per annum pro rata) Benefits : Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme As Visits Centre Assistant you will provide support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre, visitor centre services include play and children s services, and a catering service. You will work as one of their Family team, you will be based primarily in the prison's visitor centre and visits hall providing support, advice and guidance to families visiting prisoners, facilitating prison visits and family days and supporting the play service. A Visits Centre Assistant provides support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre. Visitor centre services include play and children s services, and a catering service. About You: To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and/or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding work load. You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of their family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding/child protection practice. Furthermore, you will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies. What They Offer: They offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of this post, please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button. They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Other information: They are an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. About them Our client is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families. Their vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. They work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. They work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care. Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. They are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. They build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which they work, and on their historic values and ethos developed through their 120+ years of service delivery. You may also have experience in the following: Customer Service, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not For Profit, Catering, Family Services, Food Hygiene, Catering Assistant, Play Support Assistant (Justice Services), Visitor Centre Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Family Engagement Worker, Family Liaison Worker, Safeguarding Support Worker, Offender Family Support Worker etc. REF-

Reading Support Specialist - HMP Full Sutton Location: HMP Full Sutton Department: Prison delivery Salary: £28,274 per annum Hours: 35 hours (5 days a week) Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison? Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Full Sutton. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read. Ideally, you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. This role is a fixed-term role until 31st December 2026, with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal. The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture our people really want to work for the organisation. We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised. Please note this role is subject to contract award. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 14th January 2026. Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. REF-

Supporting People on Probation Navigator - Redhill Location: Redhill Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time About The Role Help people on probation in Surrey build safer, stronger, and more connected lives. At Forward Trust, we believe another life is possible, and as a Navigator, you'll walk alongside people as they rebuild relationships, overcome barriers, and move toward a crime-free future. About the Role Based primarily in Redhill Probation Office, with regular travel to West Sussex PDUs and HMP Highdown, you'll deliver 1:1 and group interventions that support positive change. This is an in-person role, with some virtual work where needed. Expect variety: one day you might run a music group, support an allotment project, or meet someone pre-release; the next you could be delivering structured sessions, liaising with Probation Practitioners, or even scoring the winning football penalty. You'll: Build rapport and motivate people on probation to engage and move forward Support them to understand relationships, wellbeing, social inclusion, and lifestyle choices Deliver interventions that form part of their sentence plan Maintain accurate records and make every contact count Work closely with probation teams, resettlement teams, and community partners About You You might come from probation, prisons, the police, courts, education, health, social care, psychology, coaching, counselling, fostering, or bring entirely different but valuable life experience. What matters most is your ability to connect, support, and believe in people's capacity to change. We're looking for: Genuine passion for supporting others and belief in their potential Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust Experience or transferable skills in assessment, planning, and delivering interventions Reliability, teamwork, and confidence when working independently Creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality delivery A full UK driving licence is desirable (travel is essential) Willingness to work occasional evenings Join a national charity delivering Commissioned Rehabilitative Services across the country, with 30% of our staff bringing lived experience. In Surrey, you'll be part of a passionate, supportive team working directly with the Probation Service across Redhill, Guildford, Staines, and local prisons. Help shape brighter futures, and build your own, as a Supporting People on Probation Navigator. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Hertfordshire RECONNECT Worker (Maternity Cover) Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £24,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time About The Role Are you passionate about supporting people as they transition from custody back into the community? Join Forward Trust as a RECONNECT Worker (12-month maternity cover), delivering an inclusive, person-centred service that helps individuals access the health, wellbeing and support networks they need to thrive after release. You will provide tailored advice, guidance and care planning for people 12 weeks pre-release and up to 6 months post-release, ensuring they connect with the right services, from substance use support to mental and physical healthcare. What You'll Do Process referrals, complete detailed needs assessments and update referrers on outcomes. Create bespoke care plans and offer continued support to service users after release. Manage a diverse caseload, supporting reintegration and engagement with local healthcare and wellbeing services. Assist the Team Leader with recruitment and training of prison peer supporters. Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare teams, prison staff, Offender Management and other key partners. Keep accurate and concise case notes, assessments, care plans and risk assessments. Support the development of clear referral pathways across internal and external agencies. Contribute to safe, holistic service delivery and share best practice with colleagues. Refer service users to the Forward Meet & Greet service and support Meet at the Gate releases. Ensure individuals are fully connected with community services in preparation for release. What You Bring A full UK driving licence (essential). Strong organisational skills and confidence managing a busy caseload. Excellent communication and partnership-working abilities. A compassionate, inclusive and proactive approach to supporting people with complex needs. Make a real impact at a pivotal moment in someone's life. Apply now and help build safer, healthier futures. Please note: Prison Vetting is required for this role which is managed by HMPPS & can take between 8-12 weeks to process. Please see attached Job Description for full details About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.