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 identifying and addressing their individual needs, with the aim of reducing their risk of reoffending.
You’ll manage a caseload and provide coordinated oversight of risk, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding both adults and children. This includes promptly reporting any changes in individual risk to the Probation Service and adhering to established policies, procedures, and systems to ensure effective risk management.
From initial engagement and assessment, you will offer motivational support and guidance throughout participants’ sentences. You’ll deliver both one-to-one and group interventions to help individuals overcome barriers to reintegration. A key part of the role involves preparing participants for release, ensuring a smooth and well-supported transition back into the community.
The role will require you to work closely with peer mentors and volunteers to support caseload management and connect participants with vital services such as housing, substance misuse support, and physical and mental healthcare. Due to the peripatetic nature of this role, regular travel across the designated cluster is required for caseload management, service delivery, and attending internal and external meetings.
Flexibility to cover other locations within the South West region may also be necessary.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £25,877 up to £29,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual salary pay review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on (phone number removed).
Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
Location: The role will based at the Bristol Hub as a base with travel expected across Bristol/Avon, Gloucester, Somerset and Wiltshire
Contact: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload across custody and community settings
Deliver pre-release, through-the-gate support, assessments, action plans, and interventions
Provide motivational support, review progress, and record accurate participant data
Meet individual and team performance targets
Manage risk and safeguarding, working closely with Probation and partners
Apply safeguarding, Prevent, data protection, and organisational policies at all times
Work with peer mentors/volunteers to address needs (housing, health, substance misuse)
Contribute to team learning, best practice, and service improvement
Travel regularly and work flexibly across locations
Maintain professional development and compliance with training requirements
Skills and Experience
Flexible to work across custodial and community settings with regular travel
Resilient and effective in fast-paced environments
Strong caseload, time management, and organisational skills
Ability to engage, motivate, and support individuals with complex needs
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive problem-solver with sound judgement and decision-making
Team-focused, self-motivated, and analytical