Community & Prison Support Coach

Company: Red 5 People
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Location: Bury St Edmunds
Job Description:

Overview

We are a charity recognised as a great place to work (Investors in People / Best Companies Awards). This role offers a chance to be part of an exciting new journey, delivering a cutting‑edge criminal justice support programme. You will split your time between HMP Highpoint and Bury St Edmunds Probation Trust.

Responsibilities

You will work with post‑release clients, ensuring each one has a clear, structured plan for release. You will meet clients one‑to‑one, supporting them across key areas:

  • Housing
  • Resettlement
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Wellbeing
  • Life skills
  • Employment

Deliver tailored 1:1 sessions and signpost to relevant services within the community, ensuring continuity of support.

Qualifications

To apply you should have experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system (prison or probation settings). Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in areas such as mental health, substance misuse or homelessness is also welcomed.

Previous roles that qualify include:

  • Prison Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Resettlement Worker
  • Supported Housing Officer
  • Drug & Alcohol Worker
  • Careers Advisor
  • Employment Advisor
  • Hostel Worker

Criminology graduates with relevant voluntary or paid experience supporting similar client groups are encouraged to apply.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026