Criminal Justice Mentor

Company: Red 5 People
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Overview

This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting new journey, delivering a cutting‑edge criminal justice support programme.

Responsibilities

  • Split time between Cambridge Probation and Huntingdon Probation.
  • Work with post‑release clients, ensuring each individual has a clear, structured plan in place for release.
  • Meet clients one‑to‑one and support them across key areas such as housing, resettlement, healthcare, education, wellbeing, life skills, and employment.
  • Deliver tailored 1:1 sessions and signpost to relevant community services, ensuring continuity of support.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system (e.g., prison or probation settings).
  • Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, or homelessness is welcome.
  • Previous roles such as Prison Officer, Probation Officer, Resettlement Worker, Supported Housing Officer, Drug & Alcohol Worker, Careers Advisor, Employment Advisor, or Hostel Worker are relevant.
  • Criminology graduates with relevant voluntary or paid experience supporting similar client groups are encouraged to apply.

Application and Contact

Please apply via this advert. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, contact us using the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red5People website, and a member of the team will respond. You can also call the office and ask for David; the number is available on the Red5People website.

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Posted: July 21st, 2026