About the role
This role is based at HMP Bronzefield and focuses on supporting women approaching release from custody. You will play a key role in coordinating resettlement planning, working closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure individuals are prepared for a successful transition back into the community.
You will manage a caseload of offenders, assess their needs, and facilitate access to services such as housing, probation, and rehabilitative support, helping to reduce reoffending and promote safer communities.
Location: HMP Bronzefield
Pay Rate: £14.99 per hour PAYE / £19.74 per hour UMB
Contract: 13 weeks initially
Hours: Full-time (flexibility required)
Overview of the Role
- Provide pre-release and resettlement support to approximately 30–40 offenders per month
- Carry out assessments to identify needs and risks
- Coordinate referrals to housing providers and partner agencies
- Support offender management processes for low to medium risk cases
- Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including pre-release planning and public protection forums
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with policies and timescales
- Build strong working relationships with residents, prison staff, and external stakeholders
- Support individuals at the point of release to ensure continuity of care and support
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews and assessments to identify support needs
- Complete referrals and follow up with external agencies to ensure positive outcomes
- Liaise regularly with housing providers, and rehabilitative services
- Maintain up-to-date case management records using relevant IT systems
- Contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and public protection processes
- Attend internal and external meetings as required
- Support residents with complex needs, including those at risk of reoffending
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to deliver effective resettlement plans
Person Specification
- Possession of a probation services officer level qualification NVQ level 3 in Criminal Justice or a minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C and above, including English and Maths, or equivalent
- Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years.
- 12 months relevant experience of working with a diverse range of people on probation who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties and the need to use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues, including working with groups and individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
- Experience of risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly, risk assessment tools including OASys and RSR (and potentially SARA) as pertaining to people on probation and the impact on victims of crime.
- Experience of promoting equality, inclusion and diversity, with an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity good practice.
- Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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