Justice Mentor
| Posting date: | 29 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,664 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | The Wise Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Position: Mentor Advocacy
Location: Flexible working - principally home based with some travel in Durham, community and custodial settings
Salary: £25,664 + excellent benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working)
Status: Fixed Term to 28 February 2027
Closing date: 11 January 2026
The Wise Group, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and third-sector organisations, delivers the Personal Wellbeing Service, supporting nearly 5,000 men across the Northeast. Working closely with probation and prison staff, we provide one-to-one mentoring to address wellbeing, lifestyle, family, and social inclusion needs, linking individuals with the right support.
We’re looking for people who can offer advice and support through. If you're people focused and motivated by making a difference, especially with those facing complex challenges, this could be the role for you.
A full driving licence and daily use of a car is an essential requirement.
· The post is also subject to the successful candidate passing enhanced level 1 prison vetting.
· Experience of working in a mentoring role and in a custodial setting is advantageous.
· Home broadband connection is also required to allow home working to be undertaken.
View the Role Profile on our website for full details about this opportunity.
Location: Flexible working - principally home based with some travel in Durham, community and custodial settings
Salary: £25,664 + excellent benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working)
Status: Fixed Term to 28 February 2027
Closing date: 11 January 2026
The Wise Group, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and third-sector organisations, delivers the Personal Wellbeing Service, supporting nearly 5,000 men across the Northeast. Working closely with probation and prison staff, we provide one-to-one mentoring to address wellbeing, lifestyle, family, and social inclusion needs, linking individuals with the right support.
We’re looking for people who can offer advice and support through. If you're people focused and motivated by making a difference, especially with those facing complex challenges, this could be the role for you.
A full driving licence and daily use of a car is an essential requirement.
· The post is also subject to the successful candidate passing enhanced level 1 prison vetting.
· Experience of working in a mentoring role and in a custodial setting is advantageous.
· Home broadband connection is also required to allow home working to be undertaken.
View the Role Profile on our website for full details about this opportunity.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.