Women’s Work (Derbyshire) Ltd, founded in 2003, is a National Award-winning charity that supports vulnerable women & families by providing essential skills and helping to instil the confidence to truly flourish in life.
We deliver personalised, holistic and person-centred support that aims to: boost mental and physical well‑being; improve access to facilities & services; act as a springboard to a healthier and happier lifestyle. We currently have one exciting vacancy to join our team.
Criminal Justice Support Worker – Turn Around Project
- Hours: 37 per week (Full-time, Permanent)
- Salary: £26,936–£29,033 per annum (dependent on experience)
Role Description
The Turn Around Project aims to reduce re-offending among women residing in Derby City and Derbyshire (currently Chesterfield, Swadlincote and Buxton but subject to change). You will provide tailored support both through one-to-one casework and group interventions, depending on individual needs, to support the development, delivery and administration of the Project.
Working with our partners in HMPPS, you will provide integrated packages of support that meet the needs of women involved in the Criminal Justice System, both in the community and in custody. You will deliver & facilitate interventions specifically in relation to accommodation, mental health, education, training & employment, drug & alcohol abuse, finance, benefits & debt and around relationships, which may contribute to the women’s social exclusion and/or offending behaviour.
Person Specification
- Ability to manage your own caseload and work on your own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills
- Strong organisational and IT skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Hold a clean driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle for work
- Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous
- An Enhanced DBS and Vetting check will be required.
Ref: CJSW1
Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
This role is open to women only: This is an occupational requirement due to the vulnerabilities women supported by WW will experience around abuse and trauma. A woman to woman support service is an essential component to building the trusting and professional relationships, we believe are required to facilitate healing and recovery.
How to Apply:
Please apply by downloading and completing the application form below and returning it to applications@womens-work.org.uk
To download the application form, see the link: https://www.womens-work.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Application-Form.doc
For a detailed job description and person specification, see the link: https://www.womens-work.org.uk/our-story/job-vacancies/job-vacancy-cjsw/
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 16TH JULY, ONLY APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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