Advocate (Prison)
Salary £ 30,640
HMP Bronzefield
Vacancy listed 2025-07-03
Application deadline 2025-08-01
Details
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About Women in Prison
 
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation.  We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.  

Job Description:
Job Purpose:  

Women in Prison’s South London Women’s Hubs provide support and advocacy to women at different points of the criminal justice system – whether they are at risk of offending, serving a community sentence, or in custody and leaving prison. The primary purpose of this role is to work with women in custody, including on remand, offering support to prepare for release and connect them with vital community support services prior to and on release from prison.  
 
Key Responsibility Areas

  1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy one to one and group support in prison, to women on remand in HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview and HMP Send
  2.  Development and maintenance of professional relations in prison and the community   
  3. Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record keeping   
  4. Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice, and contribute to wider organisational development
  5. Contribute to building a feminist leadership culture and positive working environment for Women in Prison    


Terms & Conditions

Start date: ASAP
Salary: £30,640 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast Weighting)
Location: HMP Bronzefield 
Working hours: Full time, 35 hours 
Contract: Permanent


To Apply

Applications close: rolling deadline (we reserve the right to close the application early; thus we encourage early application)
Interviews with Women in Prison: TBC
To apply: Submit a completed application form


Please note, we will not accept applications with CVs and Cover Letters

When uploading your documents, please click 'Upload' before 'Finish Application' otherwise the document will not be submitted. 


In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:

·       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.

Benefits

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.

Notes

Please note, we will not accept applications with CVs and Cover Letters

When uploading your documents, please click 'Upload' before 'Finish Application' otherwise the document will not be submitted.

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