Prison Reintegration Support Worker 

 
Location: HMP Ashfield
Contract Type: Sessional (bank) 
Salary: £14.84 per hour
Vetting Required: Enhanced DBS and HMPPS prison vetting

Are you passionate about supporting people to rebuild their lives?

We are looking for sessional Prison Reintegration Support Workers to join our small team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with a history of offending. Based in a custodial setting, you will provide tailored advice and support to help Service Users overcome barriers, build confidence, and reintegrate into society.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support clients with:

• Finance, Benefits, and Debt – helping individuals understand entitlements, manage debt, and improve financial independence.
• Life Skills – from budgeting and meal preparation to living independently.
• Health and Wellbeing – signposting, motivation, and practical advice to promote a healthier lifestyle.
• Disclosure Guidance – empowering individuals to confidently and appropriately disclose convictions.

You’ll deliver both 1:1 sessions and group work, using a person-centred and strengths-based approach. You will work closely with partner agencies, maintain accurate records, and track progress to evidence impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop tailored support plans.
• Deliver advice and interventions aligned with individual goals.
• Engage and motivate service users to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Support service users with benefits advice, appeals, and budgeting.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service performance targets.
• Collaborate with external agencies in a multi-agency setting.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and professional boundaries in all aspects of work.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and a non-judgemental attitude. You will bring:

• Experience delivering group interventions or 1:1 advice.
• Knowledge of benefit systems, housing, and related legislation (desirable).
• Ability to manage complex situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Motivation to work with people facing significant challenges in their lives.

Qualifications are not essential – what matters most is your passion, integrity, and commitment to positive change.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and mission-driven organisation.
• Make a measurable impact in the lives of those who need it most.
• Receive ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Work in a role that values compassion, professionalism, and collaboration.

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Benefits of Sessional Work

·       Flexibility to suit your lifestyle: Choose shifts that fit around your personal life, studies, caring responsibilities, or other work. Ideal for those seeking work-life balance or phased return to work.

·       Earn while you build experience: Build broad, hands-on experience in criminal justice, housing, wellbeing, and social care settings. Access to relevant training and development opportunities.

·       Try before you commit: Great way to explore the sector or organisation before committing to a permanent role. Ideal for those re-entering the workforce or exploring a new career path.

·       Work with purpose: Make a real difference supporting individuals to turn their lives around, even if you're not in a full-time role.

·       Pathway to Permanent Work: Many sessional staff go on to secure permanent or alternative roles either at Nacro or within the sector.