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 youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Rehabilitation Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Assistant, Youth Support Worker, Support Worker, Criminal Justice Support WorkerNO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FULL TRAINING PROVIDEDIf you have previous experience in a related field, then great. If not, dont worry as the company will provide full training and support.SALARY: Extensive Training + Paid ExpensesLOCATION: Remote and onsite working in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England (NE4 6) Expenses will be paidJOB TYPE: Part-Time, Voluntary PositionWORKING HOURS: Minimum 2 hours per week during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm.
Minimum 12-month commitment following completion of vetting and trainingJOB OVERVIEWWe 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 TODAYReady 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 sectorBenefit from a range of training opportunitiesBe part of a team, supporting each other to support participantsLearn new skills working within an evidence-based approachPlay an active role in addressing crime in communitiesGive people an opportunity to put their lives on trackCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSGood verbal and written communication skills with a compassionate and professional approachIT skills are required as there is an element of administration involved in this roleAs a successful candidate you must understand the need for reliability, value punctuality and have good communication skillsAble to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week and a 12-month volunteering commitmentComfortable working remotely and onsite within approved premises in NewcastleBENEFITSFull training and ongoing supportPaid expensesOpportunity to gain experience within the criminal justice sectorAccess to a range of training opportunitiesOpportunity to develop new skills within an evidence-based support environmentBe part of a supportive and collaborative teamOpportunity to make a positive difference within local communitiesThe post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory referencesCLOSING DATE: Tuesday 30 th June 2026INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be face to face in NewcastleHOW TO APPLYTo 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.
CVs 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-U14722Part-Time, Voluntary, Volunteering Social Care / Criminal Justice Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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