Peripatetic Custody & Community Support Worker
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,650 to £29,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Devon, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Seetec |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 31701 |
Summary
Are you ready to put your knowledge into action and make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Custody & Community Support Worker to join our team across the Southwest (Peripatetic).
You'll work directly with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, supporting their rehabilitation journey through guidance, encouragement, and practical help.
As a Support Worker, you'll manage a caseload of participants in a community setting. From initial engagement and assessment through to the end of their sentence, you’ll provide consistent guidance and motivational support. You’ll deliver one-to-one and group interventions designed to help participants overcome barriers, reintegrate into society, and successfully complete their rehabilitation journey.
We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals to take on a dynamic and rewarding role supporting individuals both in custody and as they transition back into the community. You’ll help them navigate challenges, access vital services, and build more positive futures.
Whether you're a recent graduate in criminology, psychology, social work, or someone passionate about social justice and rehabilitation, your empathy and commitment are what matter most. You’ll be part of a dedicated team working to reduce reoffending and create safer, stronger communities.
This initiative aims to create safe, supportive spaces where individuals can engage in positive activities that promote social inclusion, improve wellbeing, and build the skills needed to face life’s challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to help participants turn their lives around and make a lasting impact in your community.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £24,650 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual salary pay review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
Location: Peripatetic, the cluster will cover areas in - DevonSomerset and Wiltshire
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11 July 2025
Subject to approval
Key Responsibilities
• Meet individual performance targets and contribute towards meeting team performance targets in line with contractual requirements.
• Closely collaborate with volunteer peer mentors and/or mentors to help you manage your caseload more effectively and connect participants with resources for housing, substance use, physical and mental health, etc.
• Individually and as a team member, contribute towards a learning environment in which all colleagues are enabled to develop their skills and experience, and engage in activities to share best practice.
• To ensure effective case management and co-ordination of risk with a particular focus on safeguarding of adults and children. This includes the timely notification of concerns regarding change in individual risk to the Probation Service and adhering to systems, policies and procedures to support the management of risk.
• Ensure all contractual targets are met
Skills and Experience
• IAG Level 3 - desirable
• Experience managing a caseload of participants - desirable
• Knowledge of inputting and retrieving electronic data and maintain computer-based information systems in an accurate and timely manner. Experience in a target-driven environment
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to people at all levels and in a variety of settings
• Ability to motivate and sustain engagement of individuals.
You'll work directly with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, supporting their rehabilitation journey through guidance, encouragement, and practical help.
As a Support Worker, you'll manage a caseload of participants in a community setting. From initial engagement and assessment through to the end of their sentence, you’ll provide consistent guidance and motivational support. You’ll deliver one-to-one and group interventions designed to help participants overcome barriers, reintegrate into society, and successfully complete their rehabilitation journey.
We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals to take on a dynamic and rewarding role supporting individuals both in custody and as they transition back into the community. You’ll help them navigate challenges, access vital services, and build more positive futures.
Whether you're a recent graduate in criminology, psychology, social work, or someone passionate about social justice and rehabilitation, your empathy and commitment are what matter most. You’ll be part of a dedicated team working to reduce reoffending and create safer, stronger communities.
This initiative aims to create safe, supportive spaces where individuals can engage in positive activities that promote social inclusion, improve wellbeing, and build the skills needed to face life’s challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to help participants turn their lives around and make a lasting impact in your community.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £24,650 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual salary pay review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
Location: Peripatetic, the cluster will cover areas in - DevonSomerset and Wiltshire
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11 July 2025
Subject to approval
Key Responsibilities
• Meet individual performance targets and contribute towards meeting team performance targets in line with contractual requirements.
• Closely collaborate with volunteer peer mentors and/or mentors to help you manage your caseload more effectively and connect participants with resources for housing, substance use, physical and mental health, etc.
• Individually and as a team member, contribute towards a learning environment in which all colleagues are enabled to develop their skills and experience, and engage in activities to share best practice.
• To ensure effective case management and co-ordination of risk with a particular focus on safeguarding of adults and children. This includes the timely notification of concerns regarding change in individual risk to the Probation Service and adhering to systems, policies and procedures to support the management of risk.
• Ensure all contractual targets are met
Skills and Experience
• IAG Level 3 - desirable
• Experience managing a caseload of participants - desirable
• Knowledge of inputting and retrieving electronic data and maintain computer-based information systems in an accurate and timely manner. Experience in a target-driven environment
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to people at all levels and in a variety of settings
• Ability to motivate and sustain engagement of individuals.
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