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About the Company We are looking for committed, resilient, and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our secure accommodation team in Sheffield. You will work with young people who are either vulnerable, on remand, or serving custodial sentences. This is a meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day. About the Role Residential Support Worker – Secure Accommodation Location: Sheffield Salary: £29,093 per annum + allowances Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (early and late shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins) Contract: Permanent Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK Responsibilities • Provide consistent, child-centred care in a secure environment, • Establish positive relationships with young people and provide 1:1 and group support, • Contribute to individual care planning and safeguarding measures, • Participate in educational, leisure, and behavioural development activities, • Maintain accurate and confidential records, • Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team on a 24-hour shift rota Qualifications • A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years), • Experience in one or more of the following:, • Residential childcare, • Youth justice, • Special education, • Supporting vulnerable children or adults Required Skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure, • Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays, • Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding Preferred Skills Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check Pay range and compensation package • £29,093 annual salary + £1000 secure unit allowance + shift enhancements, • Generous holiday entitlement, • Full induction and ongoing training, • Career development and progression opportunities, • Flexible working options for those with caring responsibilities, • Inclusive and supportive working environment, • Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria (Disability Confident Scheme) Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Apply Now Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people. ___ to start your journey as a Residential Support Worker in Sheffield.

Together Women is looking for an outstanding key worker to provide early intervention as women enter the criminal justice system, to divert them away from custody and into support services.

A community-focused organization in Sheffield is seeking a Service Manager to lead a team on the Creating Future Opportunities Evolution programme.The role involves ensuring successful delivery of objectives, maximizing job placements, and managing a team to drive high levels of performance.Candidat

Nacro is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Sheffield to join the CAS-2 team, providing support to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Residential Support Worker - Secure Accommodation Location: Sheffield Salary: £29,093 per annum + allowances Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (early and late shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins) Contract: Permanent Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK Job Summary We are looking for committed, resilient, and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our secure accommodation team in Sheffield. You will work with young people who are either vulnerable, on remand, or serving custodial sentences. This is a meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day. Key Responsibilities Provide consistent, child-centred care in a secure environment Establish positive relationships with young people and provide 1:1 and group support Contribute to individual care planning and safeguarding measures Participate in educational, leisure, and behavioural development activities Maintain accurate and confidential records Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team on a 24-hour shift rota Qualifications A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years) Experience in one or more of the following: Residential childcare Youth justice Special education Supporting vulnerable children or adults Skills & Requirements Strong communication and interpersonal skills Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check Benefits £29,093 annual salary + £1000 secure unit allowance + shift enhancements Generous holiday entitlement Full induction and ongoing training Career development and progression opportunities Flexible working options for those with caring responsibilities Inclusive and supportive working environment Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria (Disability Confident Scheme) Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Apply Now Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people. Click Apply Now to start your journey as a Residential Support Worker in Sheffield. #DV8

Sue Ross Recruitment are seeking a dedicated Criminal Defence Paralegal to join a busy and well‑established Criminal Department, working across Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley offices. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality defence representation. The Role As a Criminal Defence Paralegal, you will play a vital role in supporting solicitors and managing your own caseload. You will assist clients at every stage of the criminal justice process, providing clear, practical advice and ensuring they receive exceptional support during what can be a challenging time. Key Responsibilities • Case Management — Handling a varied caseload covering the full spectrum of criminal matters., • Police Station Representation — Attending police stations to advise and represent clients at critical stages. Accreditation is preferred, though we will consider candidates willing to undertake the accreditation process., • Legal Research — Conducting thorough research to support case strategy and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, case law, and procedure., • Drafting & Documentation — Preparing legal documents with accuracy, clarity, and attention to detail., • Client Care — Building strong client relationships, taking instructions, preparing statements, and assisting with mitigation., • Communication & Liaison — Working collaboratively with colleagues, external agencies, and clients to progress matters efficiently. About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: • Experience working within criminal defence law, • Experience representing clients at the police station (or willingness to gain accreditation), • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, • Excellent communication and client care skills, • A professional, empathetic, and resilient approach to your work Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Employment/Education Service Manager Sheffield with travel across South Yorkshire Up to £42,000 Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are looking for a Service Manager to lead the delivery of the CFO Evolution Activity Hubs within community settings based across Manchester and Preston. This is a leadership role, overseeing a team of delivery and support staff to ensure high-quality services for participants. Working closely with delivery staff, stakeholders, and employers, you will drive performance, develop strong local partnerships, and support individuals recently released from custody helping them to settle in post-custody life whilst working towards achieving positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and support a team of activity hub delivery and support staff to meet contract targets. Ensure participants are placed into jobs or learning opportunities and sustained in these outcomes. Manage service delivery in custody, working closely with HMPPS staff and other stakeholders. Oversee health and safety within custodial environments. Build relationships with employers to meet recruitment and training needs. Take responsibility for P&L results, including income targets, productivity, and costs. Develop local partnerships to ensure a wide range of provision and participant referrals. Ensure high-quality, compliant services with robust audit trails. Drive continuous improvement in delivery, systems, and quality. Maintain knowledge of policy, market intelligence, and opportunities. Deliver services with integrity, always meeting Health & Safety requirements.About You Strong people management experience, including direct management in prisons, probation service or working with ex-offenders. Proven ability to achieve performance results. Confident communicator, able to present to prison staff, governors, and stakeholders. Skilled at report writing and fluent in ICT use. Good understanding of the justice sector, HMPPS, and CFO Evolution programmes. Knowledge of people management principles, labour markets, and relevant national/local policies. Resilient, results-driven, and able to work under pressure. A strong team player with the ability to build partnerships and networks.Skills Required Effective leadership and staff management. Excellent organisational and financial management skills. Strong communication and networking abilities. Ability to interpret MI and financial information to support decision-making. Commitment to the values of integrity, empowerment, collaboration, and positive impact.Additional Information This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and enhanced security clearance. It is a legal offence to apply if you are on the Barred List. You will also be a vehicle driver with access to your own vehicle. If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV. This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm to recruit a Criminal Defence Paralegal to join their busy criminal defence team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with practical criminal defence experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You will play a key role in supporting Criminal Defence solicitors, while also managing your own caseload and assisting clients through every stage of the criminal justice process. As a Criminal Defence Paralegal, your responsibilities will include: • Case Management – Managing your own caseload across the full range of criminal defence matters., • Police Station Work – Representing clients at the police station and providing clear, practical advice at critical stages of proceedings. Alternatively, a willingness to undertake police station accreditation will be considered., • Legal Research – Conducting detailed legal research to support case strategy, ensuring knowledge is up to date with relevant case law, legislation and criminal procedure., • Drafting & Documentation – Preparing and drafting legal documents with accuracy, clarity and attention to detail., • Client Care – Building strong relationships with clients, providing clear and tailored guidance, keeping clients informed throughout their case, and meeting clients to take instructions, statements and assist with mitigation., • Communication & Liaison – Working closely with colleagues, external agencies and clients to ensure matters progress efficiently and to a high standard. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: • Previous experience working within criminal defence law, • Experience representing clients at the police station, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach, • A professional, empathetic and resilient attitude when dealing with sensitive and challenging situations This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable criminal defence practice where you will gain hands-on experience, responsibility and exposure to a wide range of criminal matters within a supportive team environment. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison.You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things – from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join the Health & Justice team at HMP YOI Feltham.

The Tax Justice Network’s annual research conference in 2019 is taking place at City University, London on 2 and 3 July. We are looking for a dynamic, diligent and collaborative intern to help the small team at the Tax Justice Network (the Head of Operations, Researcher, Finance Manager and Commun

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.Prison officer opportunities HMP Highpoint £35,746 - £40,003 Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.And, as you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.Someone l

A health and wellbeing organization in Hillingdon is seeking a Criminal Justice Practitioner to facilitate access to drug and alcohol services within the criminal justice pathway.

This full-time position is perfect for criminology graduates or those aspiring to work in Criminal Justice, Youth Offending, or Probation Services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in youth justice and related fields.

A regional NHS Trust in England is seeking a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to work within the Crime Justice system.

An international advisory firm in the UK seeks technical experts to provide advisory and implementation support across key thematic areas.Responsibilities include short-term assessments, project design, and training.Candidates should have proven expertise in listed technical areas, strong communicat

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.Prison officer opportunitiesHMP Swaleside £37,246 - £41,503 Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people's lives.If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we're looking for, this fast-pa

We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change. Safeguard our core mission of environmental justice and building capacity in the

Overview of the job: This is a non-operational instructional job in an establishment.The job holder will be responsible for providing supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in a specialist workshop so they can improve their employment prospects on release with a view to reducing reoffending.

Children'sSocialWorker,Youth Justice Team, Bedford. Contract role, Youth JusticeTeam. This to work in a Youth Justice Team, as an Advanced Practitioner, so you will need to have experience of YJS and of supervising staff.

To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service. Providing information and advice to crimi

Ideal candidates will have a legal degree, strong organization skills, and a passion for social justice.

These positions are offered on a Fixed Term Contract for 2 years.As an Operational Support Grade, you will manage the day‑to‑day operations of a busy prison, working in a close-knit team to carry out support services such as patrol, gate duties, deliveries, visitor supervision, phone call and CC

Pertemps Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker for a hybrid role in Bedford with the Youth Justice Team. The position requires substantial experience in Youth Justice Services and supervising staff as an Advanced Practitioner. Youth Justice Team and provides a d

This is a rolling campaign; applicants cannot reapply within a six-month period.This scheme is open to former, qualified probation officers who have left the Civil Service within the last five years.If you are a former qualified probation officer who has left the Civil Service less than five years a

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with vulnerable young people and gain hands-on experience in youth justice and social care. A youth support organization is seeking an Aspiring Youth Justice Officer - Learning Support Assistant in Camberwell, starting May 20th, 2026.

The role involves supervising individuals under community orders, providing professional assessments, and collaborating with justice partners to prevent crime.

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course. The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres.

We’re hiring a Support Worker (Peripatetic) to join the CFO Evolution programme.In this role, you will carry out effective assessments, deliver tailored interventions, and build strong relationships with stakeholders within custodial settings.Your primary focus will be to support participants in i

These positions are offered on a Fixed Term Contract for 2 years.As an Operational Support Grade, you will manage the day‑to‑day operations of a busy prison, working in a close-knit team to carry out support services such as patrol, gate duties, deliveries, visitor supervision, phone call and CC

Forward Trust is seeking a passionate Criminal Justice Worker in Southend-on-Sea to provide support for adults involved in the criminal justice system.

A governmental agency in the UK is looking for a Senior Software Developer to deliver innovative public services by collaborating with various stakeholders.The role requires expertise in Java, modern JavaScript frameworks, and a strong understanding of RESTful API design.The successful applicant wil

Are you a Criminology Graduate in Camberwell looking to gain meaningful, front‑line experience before progressing into Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, Probation, or Mental Health Services?. This role provides outstanding preparation for careers in Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, Probation, Socia

Our roles support service users and colleagues within HMCTS, enabling people and businesses to access potentially life‑changing justice. Our Team Leaders play a critical role in helping deliver justice.

The Growth Company's (GC) Employment, Justice and Health Services team has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager working on Creating Future Opportunities (CFO) Evolution programme. Must have a strong understanding of the Justice Sector, Activity Hubs CFO Evolution interventions and services.

A national public service in the UK is seeking a professional for offender management tasks, focusing on supervising individuals on probation.The role involves assessing risk, providing advice to courts and agencies, and collaborating with various partners to ensure community safety.Candidates shoul

A regional local authority is seeking a Youth Justice Service Turnaround Project Worker across South Tyneside. This fixed-term role focuses on early intervention for young people at risk of entering the Youth Justice system.

A regional adolescent support organization seeks a motivated Youth Justice Service Turnaround Project Worker in South Tyneside.

Job holders will provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff of their own faith/belief tradition and have an understanding/knowledge of other faith/beliefs as part of a multifaith/belief chaplaincy team.Job holders will also be required to meet the pastoral needs of people of other

Seetec is hiring a Support Worker (Peripatetic) based in the West of England.This role involves managing caseloads, providing tailored support and guidance to participants in custodial settings, and ensuring their smooth reintegration into the community.The position requires regular travel across lo

A government agency in the UK seeks an experienced administrative professional for a specialist role overseeing compliance with investigatory powers.This position requires expertise in legislation, quality assurance of covert resource applications, and close communication with operational staff.The

Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator. Provide information for courts and other criminal justice agencies on the suitability for drug treatment interventions. Have knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.

A governmental organization in the UK is looking for individuals to apply for the prison officer role.This unique career involves multiple responsibilities, including working as a peacekeeper and a counselor.Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet various health standards.Incentives such a

Working as part of Mace’s multi-disciplinary team for the Ministry of Justice to deliver their expansive programme across their estate portfolio.