Advocate; South

Women in Prison's Advocates deliver high‑quality, trauma‑informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a 'whole system' multi‑agency response that looks to address the root causes of women's offending. The primary purpose of this role is to provide in‑depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women in the community, co‑located in hubs across South London.

This programme is funded by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) co‑commissioning grant, along with investment from the six Local Authorities, the Community Rehabilitation Company and NHS England. The funding will be used to develop and expand support for female offenders and women at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system across Bromley, Bexley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth.

• Provide advocacy, support and advice services to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with, the criminal justice system.
• Be co‑located across London Boroughs to support clients in Women's Only Hubs.
• Attend designated office for monthly team meetings, training and team development time.
• Provide Through the Gate support to women leaving custody returning to one of the WIP's boroughs.