General Volunteers

Job Vacancy – Criminal Justice Support Worker Criminal Justice Support Worker - Turn Around Project

• Location:
  Derby City & Derbyshire (Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Buxton – subject to change, role requires travel to multiple locations)
• Hours: 37 per week (Full-time, Permanent)
• Salary: £14.00 - £15.09 per hour (dependent on experience)

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 community and custody. You will deliver & faciltiate 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.

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 vulnerability’s 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.

For a detailed job description and person specification,  .

PLEASE NOTE:

PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS YOU ARE ABLE. APPLICATIONS MAY BE CLOSED EARLY IF RIGHT APPLICANT IS FOUND.

If you have not had a response to your application, it will mean your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We apologise that we will not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications individually, due to capacity and thank you for your interest in Women’s Work.

We are also looking for general volunteers to help deliver our services in our headquarters. Our volunteers come from all walks of life with an array of skills and experience and many have benefited from the support of Women’s Work themselves as peer mentors. Being a volunteer is a great way to gain skills and experience which can help with securing future employment.