Are you passionate about supporting ex-offenders in rebuilding their lives and reintegrating into society?
We are looking for a Family Support and Wellbeing Mentor to help ex-offenders develop and maintain positive relationships and help prevent reoffending.
You will be working for a leading criminal justice charity focused on rehabilitation and reintegration.
This is a 1-year maternity cover, part-time role for 15 hours weekly (9AM to 5PM), with a salary of £10,710 per annum.
You must be a driver as this role involves outreach work covering: South Shields, Gateshead, and Sunderland.
What You’ll Do
* Provide 1-to-1 and group interventions for ex-offenders and their families.
* Help service users develop healthy relationships, manage conflict, and improve communication.
* Support positive reintegration into society through structured wellbeing programmes.
* Work closely with probation services and partner agencies.
* Manage a caseload of up to 10 individuals, with tailored support ranging from action plans to multi-agency work.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in criminal justice, employment support, supported housing is ideal, but applications from other sectors such as recruitment, healthcare, sales, etc., are encouraged. Criminology graduates are also encouraged to apply!
* Open-minded, non-judgmental, and committed to criminal justice rehabilitation.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team.
Please apply via this advert. We aim to respond to all applications. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the Send Us A Message form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a response from a real person.
For more details, call the office and ask for Lawrence. (Contact number available on the Red 5 People website.)
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