Justice Keyworker

Job Role: Justice Keyworker
Location: HMP Winchester (with community-based working as required)
Salary: £26,570 - £32,426 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
 
Role Overview
We are recruiting a dedicated and motivated Justice Keyworker to support individuals within custody and the community as they progress toward sustainable resettlement and employment.
As a CFO Support Worker, you will manage a caseload of participants currently in custody and transitioning into the community, providing tailored, one-to-one support to help them overcome barriers, build essential skills and achieve key milestones. The focus of the role is to improve engagement, reduce reoffending and support individuals into long-term employment and stability.
This is a highly rewarding role suited to someone who is passionate about rehabilitation, has strong relationship-building skills and can support individuals with complex needs in a structured but flexible way.
 
Key Responsibilities
Participant Engagement & Case Management

Manage a caseload of participants across custody and community settings
Build strong, supportive relationships to encourage sustained engagement
Carry out holistic assessments to identify barriers and support needs
Develop and review individual action plans aligned to resettlement and employment goals
Track participant progress and ensure milestones are achieved  
 
Resettlement & Employability Support

Support participants to overcome barriers such as housing, health, skills and confidence
Deliver tailored interventions to support readiness for employment and independence
Provide advice and guidance around education, training and employment opportunities
Work to support successful transition from custody into the community
Promote positive behaviours and long-term stability Stakeholder & Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with prison staff, probation, employers and external agencies
Build strong local networks to support participant progression
Act as a key point of contact for participants throughout their journey
Support joined-up working across custody and community provision Administration, Targets & Compliance

Maintain accurate participant records in line with contract requirements
Work toward agreed performance targets and outcome measures
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and programme standards
Contribute to service improvement and quality assurance activity  
Essential Criteria

Experience supporting individuals with multiple or complex barriers (e.g. offending history, unemployment, housing, health)
Experience working within employability, rehabilitation, or support services
Strong understanding of barriers to resettlement and reoffending
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage a caseload and work toward performance targets
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to motivate and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds  
Desirable Criteria

Experience working within custody, probation or criminal justice settings
Knowledge of local support services and resettlement pathways
Understanding of safeguarding and risk management
Experience supporting individuals into employment or training  
Personal Attributes

Compassionate and supportive approach
Resilient and able to work with challenging situations
Proactive and solution-focused
Professional with strong integrity
Adaptable and able to work in dynamic environments  
Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service
Option to purchase additional leave
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
Life assurance (3x salary)
Access to learning and development programmes including funded qualifications
Wellbeing support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Access to staff networks and inclusion groups
Flexible working options available from day one  

Additional Information

Role involves working across custody and community environments
Based at HMP Winchester with travel as required
Role subject to enhanced DBS and relevant clearance checks  
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the CFO Support Worker role, please contact:
Robert Rowe (phone number removed) (url removed)