Criminal Justice Support Practitioner

Job title and organisation: Criminal Justice Support Practitioner - Progress To Change
Salary: From £27,501.00 per year
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hyde Park and Woodhouse LS2 9NZ
Closing Date and Time: Sunday 11th October 2026

Approved Premises | Full Time | Days, Evenings, Nights & Weekends Competitive Salary + Excellent Charity Benefits

Job Description:

Progress to Change is a Leeds-based charity that operates two Independent Approved Premises (IAPs): Ripon House, a 22-bed facility for women, and Cardigan House, a 26-bed facility for men. These facilities serve individuals released from prison on licence, primarily those assessed as high risk, under the supervision of probation practitioners. The charity's mission is to assist and rehabilitate some of the most vulnerable members of society focusing on providing structured support and purposeful activities aimed at resettlement within the community. Progress to Change operates in close partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Probation Service, and is a member of the National Approved Premises Association (NAPA).

Every day, people leave prison determined to make a fresh start. The journey isn't always easy, but with the right support it can be life-changing.

At Progress to Change, we're looking for passionate, resilient and compassionate Criminal Justice Support Practitioners to join our team within one of our Approved Premises. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside people leaving custody, helping them to build stability, independence and a positive future.

No two days are the same. You'll be supporting residents, managing risk, encouraging engagement with services, promoting wellbeing, and helping individuals navigate the challenges of returning to the community.

We're looking for people who:

• Believe people can change
• Can build positive and professional relationships
• Remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions
• Have excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• Are confident working as part of a team and independently
• Are resilient, compassionate and able to maintain professional boundaries

What you'll get:

• A competitive rate of pay
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Generous charity benefits package
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• The chance to make a genuine difference to people's lives every single day

The Role

This is a full-time position working a rota that includes day shifts, evening shifts, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays, ensuring our service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you're looking for a career with purpose and want to be part of an organisation that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you. "Someone's next chapter starts today. Could you help them write it?"

Special Requirements:

• Compliance with DBS
• Commitment to shift work and flexible.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK, there is no sponsorship available with this position.

How to Apply

Please email alisha.rowley@hr180.co.uk for an application pack stating you are interested in the Support Practitioner position.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Interviews to take place: 19th October 2026

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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