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Do you want to work in a role where you can support people to rebuild their lives? 

This is a fixed term contract until July 2027

About the role

We are currently looking for a Custody and Probation HAWk worker to be based in a Prison Establishment and Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) to support The Probation Services objective in reducing reoffending. 

In this role you will be assessing clients’ housing needs and take action to prevent homelessness by; 

• Supporting clients to retain existing accommodation or to relinquish tenancies to avoid accruing rent arrears and debt.
• To support clients who will be homeless on release to access appropriate accommodation. 
• Working alongside The Probation Service to achieve set interventions to prevent homelessness 
• Working as part of a larger team based across 10 prisons and multiple probation offices 

The post requires the successful candidate to be based in prison establishments & PDU’s 5 days per week (with one home working day each fortnight)

About you 

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Some experience of working with ex-offenders and people who are homeless/at risk of becoming homeless
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team within the prison and probation environment and to maintain effective relationships with external agencies. 
• The ability to work flexibly in a changing and often challenging environment
• The ability to work to agreed deadlines and targets. 
• The ability to cope with clients with multiple needs, who may display challenging behavior. 

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please download from the advert page.

When you're ready to apply, click the ‘Quick Apply’ Button to start your online application form. 

Closing date*: 5 November 2026

Interview and assessments: TBC

*We may close the advert early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is advised.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment. 

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. 

It is also mandatory for the successful candidate to undertake and pass prison security vetting Enhanced level 1.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.