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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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