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.  

Terms and Conditions:

Start date: To be confirmed

Salary: £34,692 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast Weighting)

Location: South London Boroughs

Working hours: 5 days – 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Programmes Manager – South London Women’s Hubs

Job Description:

Job Purpose:  

The Family Advocate will provide trauma-informed specialist support to women in the community and in prison who are at risk of losing custody of their children/have already experienced child removal. This role will also upskill colleagues, and work with Children’s Social Care teams to improve the response to women impacted by the criminal justice system.

 

Key Responsibility Areas 

 

1.      Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive support to women in contact with the criminal justice system, who are at risk of experiencing/have experienced child removal. 

2.      Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including upskilling through information and training sessions on Children’s Social Care and family court processes, and increase Children's Social Care teams' knowledge and understanding on women in the criminal justice system.   

3.      Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as Children’s Social Care, probation, prison, to ensure a collaborative approach to women’s needs. 

4.      Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies.

To Apply

Applications close: Monday 16th June 9am (with a possibility of a rolling deadline. We reserve the right to close the advert early)

Interviews with Women in Prison: TBC

To apply: Submit a completed application form: Online Application

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 DBS check. 

·       Is subject to successful HMPPS enhanced vetting