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Advocate (Housing)

Women in Prison

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United Kingdom

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Salary:

30640.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

To support the delivery of WIPs housing programme for unsentenced women, providing trauma-informed specialist support to women in HMP Bronzefield, and going through court processes, with a focus on improving housing outcomes for women affected by the criminal justice system.

Job Responsibility:

  • To deliver an effective housing intervention for women impacted by the criminal justice system
  • To develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as housing departments, court-based and prison teams, to ensure a collaborative approach to women’s accommodation needs
  • To provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including upskilling through information and training sessions, and supporting system change activities

Requirements:

  • Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
  • Requires the right to work in the UK
  • Is subject to an Enhanced + Adult Barred List DBS check
  • Is subject to successful HMPPS enhanced vetting
What we offer:
  • Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave 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
  • Clinical supervision: Working with WIP can be enormously rewarding but also challenging at times. So, we provide clinical supervision through a Harley Street practice, to encourage reflective practice and support the wellbeing of our team
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential access to a range of support and information on a 24/7 basis. Including legal advice, emotional support, practical advice and signposting
  • Cycle to Work Scheme: Eligible employees can save money and spread the cost of a new bike and accessories

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Expiration:
January 12, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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