Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for Job Role: Support Worker – Criminal Justice

Salary:
£20,960(FTE £26,200) per year Hours: 30 hours per week Contract type: Permanent

Location:
Covering Weston Super mare, Highbridge, Bridgwater Additional Information Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota This role is based at our Taunton office, with regular travel required within a 30-mile radius across Somerset

About The Role
As a Support Worker within our Criminal Justice Service , you’ll be a steady, positive presence for people leaving prison who’ve recently experienced homelessness. Many clients are navigating trauma, mental ill‑health, substance use, domestic abuse and ongoing involvement with the justice system. You’ll be responsible for managing referrals, completing needs/risk assessments, and providing tailored support that empowers clients to maintain their accommodation and make positive life changes. You’ll work closely with key partners such as the National Probation Service , Police, and other support agencies to create effective, multi-agency support plans. Day to day, you’ll help with benefit claims and budgeting, coach the skills for safe,



stable tenancies and ensure accommodation meets high health & safety standards. You’ll also keep clear, timely records and contribute to reporting for partners and funders, playing a vital role in the wider success of the service. Ready to make a real difference every day? Apply now. What You’ll Be Doing
- Build positive and effective working relationships and agreements with external agencies which will include working closely with criminal justice services
- Complete needs and risk assessments for clients leading to the delivery of support plans which meet individual client needs
- Give clients advice and information to provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services and accommodation
- Ensure all new clients moving into the service understand their rights, responsibilities and the conditions of their licence agreement Please note:

Job description
s are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the

key responsibilities
outlined. You can view the full

job description
by clicking here . What We’re Looking For
- A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work




- Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs and challenging behaviours There are many great reasons to join our team
- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
- increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Excellent opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including the interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

📌 Support Worker (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales