Advocate; South Women’s Hubs
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Social Work
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Public Health, Community Health
Vacancy at Women in Prison Advocate (South London Women's Hubs)
Salary £ 31,173 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast weighting)
Across South London
DetailsTo 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 across the South London boroughs.
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and emotional and practical support to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system
- Development and maintenance of professional relations in prison and the community
- Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record keeping
- Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice, and contribute to wider organisational development
- Contribute to building a feminist leadership culture and positive working environment for Women in Prison
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
Requirements- Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
- Requires the right to work in the UK
- Is subject to an Enhanced and Adult Barred List DBS check.
- Is subject to HM Prison and Probation Service vetting ('Enhanced Level 1' or 'Standard Plus'). The job offer will only be confirmed once vetting has been passed.
- Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission
- Annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time pro-rata. In addition, the office closes for 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
- Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee
Please note CV and Cover Letter is required. Applications missing required documents will not be considered.
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