Outreach Worker – closing date 15 October 2025

Elizabeth Fry Charity runs a Ministry of Justice Approved Premises in Reading, accommodating up to 24 women.

Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in supporting women in the Criminal Justice System?

Outreach Worker

We are currently seeking an Outreach Worker to join our dedicated team. We recognise that the transition from the Approved Premises to community living can be a difficult time for our residents. As Outreach Worker, you will support residents remaining in the Reading area. The aim is to support them living independently, with practical matters and signposting to additional support services within the community.
This is a part time post, working 20 hours a week. The proposed working pattern is Monday – Friday, 1pm – 5pm, but we can consider alternative arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify residents that will be remaining in Reading and work with them to prepare for move on,
  • Continue to work with residents remaining in Reading for approximately six months post move on to support their successful resettlement into the community,
  • Work closely with partner agencies,
  • Engage with residents in a fair and consistent manner, using motivational methods that promote the desired outcomes of compliance and rehabilitation.
Address Line 1
6 Coley Avenue
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 6LQ
Contract type
Part timePermanent
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£29,417 - £33,755 FTE
Contact
Lauren Oakley (Operations Manager)
Main contact telephone
01189572385
How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification to Lauren Oakley, Operations Manager, lauren.oakley@justice.gov.uk.
The closing date for this is 12pm on 15th October 2025.

For further info on the vacancy please visit our website www.elizabethfry.co.uk

Open for applications from
30 September 2025
Closing date for applications
15 October 2025
Scheduled interview date
24 October 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course