For over 150 years, the Elizabeth Fry Charity has been working with women, since the prison reformer Elizabeth Fry started her work.
Everyone deserves a second chance
Based in central Reading, Elizabeth Fry House, a 24-bed Female Approved Premises, provides residential support and interventions to the widest range of women involved in the criminal justice system.
Through structured one-to-one sessions and a programme of rehabilitative activity, the intention is to increase women’s confidence and reduce re-offending, allowing, in time, for reintegration into society.
In their words...
Rebecca has been able to make a choice and take control over her own experience, which ultimately has changed her reality.
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Our Latest Vacancies
Resettlement and Support Officer Days – Part time
In the role of Resettlement and Support Officer you will support the residents during their day-to-day life at the Approved Premises. You will be working with the rest of the staff team to effectively manage the risk posed by residents, as well as supporting them to address any difficult areas within their lives. This is an incredibly varied role, with no two days being the same.
Resettlement and Support Officer Nights – Part time
In the role of Resettlement and Support Officer you will support the residents during their day-to-day life at the Approved Premises. You will be working with the rest of the staff team to effectively manage the risk posed by residents, as well as supporting them to address any difficult areas within their lives. This is an incredibly varied role, with no two nights being the same.
Therapeutic Gardener
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Gardener to join our dedicated team and contribute to Elizabeth Fry Charity as it continues to increase and develop the support it provides to women in the criminal justice system.
We know that there are clear benefits to gardening which include better physical health, improved mental health through sense of purpose and achievement and a reduction in stress. We are looking for an individual who has both the practical and people skills needed to lead and work alongside residents in the Charity’s garden.