Prison Pre-release Worker

5 months ago


Ashford, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

**HMP Bronzefield** have an exciting opportunity for a Prison
**Pre-Release Worker** to join our team.

In this role, you will support the resettlement and pre-release planning for offenders approaching release from prison. You will work closely with external stakeholders, such as the Probation Service, Commissioned Rehabilitative Services and accommodation providers. You will be responsible for undertaking initial assessments of the needs of the women entering custody, and then signposting them to bespoke services to address their immediate needs and prepare for their release to the community.

HMP YOI Bronzefield is an all-female prison that can hold up to 542 women. Working in a prison might not be what you think. We have a huge range of roles in a dynamic, unique, exciting, challenging but very rewarding environment. We aim to reduce reoffending and rehabilitate, changing lives for the better.

Sodexo Justice delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) based on site. To be successful in this role, you will:

- Provide resettlement and pre-release support for approx. 30-40 prisoners a month. Including both remand and sentenced prisoners.
- Weekly attendance and contribution to the Pre-Release Planning Meeting
- Monthly attendance and contribution to the Through the Gate Strategy Meeting
- Regular attendance and contribution to various internal meetings, including the Public Protection meeting.
- Flexibility and occasional early or late working maybe required.
- **Please see attached job description for full role responsibilities**_
**Package Description**
***
**Annual Pay: £29,529.24 per annum (made up of £25,800 basic salary plus London Weighting of £310.77 per month)** Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

- Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts
- Free meals and parking on site
- Use of on-site gym and fitness classes
- Sodexo Retirement Plan
- Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships
- Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company
- Community Online Academy (COA)
- Employee Lottery
- Mental Health First Response Programme
- Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
- Reward and Recognition schemes
- Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Bupa Healthcare Plan
- Life Assurance



  • Ashford, United Kingdom Prison Advice and Care Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a pilot project across 9 women’s prisons supporting women with their family ties three months pre-release and a minimum of two weeks post-release; linking them into ongoing provision within the community. As a Lead Family Resettlement Worker, you will lead and deliver a service that ensures prisoners, their...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate. This exciting role will involve working with women in custody, providing pre-release support and developing referral pathways for women and working in partnership with...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate. This exciting role will involve working with women in custody, providing pre-release support and developing referral pathways for women and working in partnership with...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate. This exciting role will involve working with women in custody, providing pre-release support and developing referral pathways for women and working in partnership with...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate. This exciting role will involve working with women in custody, providing pre-release support and developing referral pathways for women and working in partnership with...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Charity Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advocate to join our team at Advance Charity. As an Advocate, you will play a critical role in supporting women in prison and upon release, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.About the...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Charity Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advocate to join our team at Advance Charity. As an Advocate, you will play a critical role in supporting women in prison and upon release, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.About the...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    About the RoleThe Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate will support women within the prison setting, providing pre-release support focused on Accommodation, Finance, debt & benefits, Family & significant others and Social inclusion including 'through the gate' support.This exciting new role will be based in HMP Bronzefield and will support in...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    About the Role:The Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate will support women within the prison setting, providing pre-release support focused on Accommodation, Finance, debt & benefits, Family & significant others, and Social inclusion including 'through the gate' support.This exciting new role will be based in HMP Bronzefield and will support in...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Charity Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advocate to join our team at Advance Charity. As a Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate, you will play a critical role in supporting women in custody and upon release, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to lead safe, non-violent, and...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Charity Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advocate to join our team at Advance Charity. As a Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate, you will play a critical role in supporting women in custody and upon release, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to lead safe, non-violent, and...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to join our team as an Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate. This exciting opportunity will involve working with women in the prison setting, providing pre-release support and developing referral pathways for women and working in partnership with different departments and...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to join our team as an Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate. This exciting opportunity will involve working with women in the prison setting, providing pre-release support and developing referral pathways for women and working in partnership with different departments and...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    About the Role:The Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate will support women within the prison setting, providing pre-release support focused on Accommodation, Finance, debt & benefits, Family & significant others, and Social inclusion including 'through the gate' support.This exciting new role will be based in HMP Bronzefield and will support in...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Charity Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advocate to join our team at Advance Charity. As a Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate, you will play a critical role in supporting women in custody and upon release, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to lead safe, non-violent, and...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Charity Full time

    Job Title: Advance Specialist Prison & Probation AdvocateWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advocate to join our team at Advance Charity. As a Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate, you will play a critical role in supporting women in custody and upon release, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to lead safe, non-violent, and...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Advance Full time

    About the RoleThe Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate will provide critical support to women within the prison setting, focusing on pre-release support and addressing their multiple and individual needs.This role will involve developing referral pathways for women and working in partnership with different departments and services within the...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

    Job OverviewSodexo is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Prison Employment Lead to join our team at HMP & YOI Bronzefield, the largest women's prison in Europe.The Prison Employment Lead plays a vital role in enhancing prisoners' employability and supporting them in securing employment upon release.The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom The Forward Trust Full time

    Job Title: Continuity of Care CoordinatorWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our team as a Continuity of Care Coordinator at HMP Bronzefield. As a key member of our substance misuse team, you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless transitions of care for service users upon release from prison.About the RoleThe Continuity of...


  • Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom The Forward Trust Full time

    Job Title: Continuity of Care CoordinatorWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our team as a Continuity of Care Coordinator at HMP Bronzefield. As a key member of our substance misuse team, you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless transitions of care for service users upon release from prison.About the RoleThe Continuity of...