Vacancy at Women in Prison Advocate (Surrey)
Salary£ 31,173 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast weighting)
Minimum one day per week in Women’s Support Centre, Woking with occasional travel required across Surrey.
Details
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 across Surrey.
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and emotional and practical support to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system.
- Development and maintenance of professional relationships in the community and prisons.
- Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record-keeping.
- Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice and contribute to wider organisational development.
- Contribute to building a feminist culture and positive working environment for Women in Prison.
- Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
- Requires the right to work in the UK
- Is subject to an Enhanced and Adult Barred List DBS check.
- Is subject to HM Prison and Probation Service vetting (‘Enhanced Level 1’ or ‘Standard Plus’). The job offer will only be confirmed once vetting has been passed.
- Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission
Benefits
Annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time pro-rata. In addition, the office closes for 3 days 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
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Advocate (Surrey) in Woking employer: WOMEN IN PRISON LIMITED
Women in Prison is an exceptional employer that prioritises the empowerment and support of women with lived experiences of the criminal justice system. Our hybrid work culture fosters flexibility and collaboration, while offering robust opportunities for professional growth through peer mentoring and training initiatives. Join us in making a meaningful impact in Lambeth, where your contributions will directly shape our housing programme and create safe spaces for those we serve.
