Job Description
Support Worker Volunteer (Criminal Justice)
A rewarding volunteering opportunity for kind, compassionate individuals looking to gain experience within criminal justice services, community support and rehabilitation. Full training and ongoing support provided within a professional and supportive environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Rehabilitation Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Assistant, Youth Support Worker, Support Worker, Criminal Justice Support Worker
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED
If you have previous experience in a related field, then great. If not, don’t worry as the company will provide full training and support.
SALARY: Extensive Training + Paid Expenses
LOCATION: Remote and onsite working inNewcastle upon Tyne, North East England (NE4 6) – Expenses will be paid
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Voluntary Position
WORKING HOURS: Minimum 2 hours per week during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Minimum 12-month commitment following completion of vetting and training
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new volunteering opportunity for a Residential Support Volunteer to support participants involved in criminal justice services through personalised one-to-one mentoring and guidance.
As a Residential Support Volunteer you will act as a positive role model, helping individuals develop confidence, practical life skills and positive routines while working towards agreed action plans within approved premises.
The organisation delivers community support and rehabilitation projects designed to reduce reoffending and improve participant outcomes. As a Residential Support Volunteer you will work closely with staff and volunteers to provide meaningful support that helps individuals move forward positively.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
As a volunteer you can:
* Gain experience working in the criminal justice sector
* Benefit from a range of training opportunities
* Be part of a team, supporting each other to support participants
* Learn new skills working within an evidence-based approach
* Play an active role in addressing crime in communities
* Give people an opportunity to put their lives on track
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Good verbal and written communication skills with a compassionate and professional approach
* IT skills are required as there is an element of administration involved in this role
* As a successful candidate you must understand the need for reliability, value punctuality and have good communication skills
* Able to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week and a 12-month volunteering commitment
* Comfortable working remotely and onsite within approved premises in Newcastle
BENEFITS
* Full training and ongoing support
* Paid expenses
* Opportunity to gain experience within the criminal justice sector
* Access to a range of training opportunities
* Opportunity to develop new skills within an evidence-based support environment
* Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
* Opportunity to make a positive difference within local communities
The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 30th June 2026
INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be face to face in Newcastle
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and short Covering Letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the role to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-U14722
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