Calling All Criminology Graduates – Start Your Career Making a Real Difference!
Join a Charity Recognised as a Great Place to Work (Investors in People | Best Companies Awards)
Are you a criminology graduate looking to take your first (or next) step into a meaningful career? Passionate about supporting people with lived experience of the criminal justice system? This could be your perfect opportunity.
An innovative charity is launching a pioneering new support programme and is seeking someone driven, compassionate, and ready to help individuals build a better future. You'll be part of a team offering one-to-one guidance to people in prison and on probation—helping them resettle into their communities with dignity and purpose.
What you’ll do:- Work directly with individuals at HMP Elmley (3–4 days/week) and in Sittingbourne and Maidstone community services.
- Provide 1:1 support focused on employment, housing, and life skills.
- Help clients set achievable goals and build confidence as they prepare for life after custody.
- Offer a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that builds trust and long-term change.
Who we’re looking for:- Criminology graduates eager to begin their careers in criminal justice.
- Experience—paid or voluntary—supporting vulnerable individuals (e.g., ex-offenders, people with mental health challenges, or those facing homelessness or addiction).
- Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and a genuine commitment to social justice.
Examples of relevant backgrounds:
Resettlement worker, supported housing officer, employment advisor, substance misuse worker, mental health support staff, volunteer mentor, or prison/probation volunteer.
What’s in it for you?- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing over time
- 2 paid volunteering days each year
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression
How to apply:
Click “Apply” on this advert—we aim to respond to all applicants. If you don’t hear from us within 72 hours, visit the “Contact Us” page on the Red 5 People website and use the “Send Us a Message” form—we guarantee a real person will get back to you. For more details, call the office and ask for James (number is on the Red 5 People website).
25 days holiday (rising over time), 2 paid volunteering days, enhanced pension, and life assurance.
PLEASE NOTE: You must already be living within a commutable distance of the area.
