Project Worker (WomenMATTA)
Second Floor
232 Shoreditch High Street
London
E1 6PG
United Kingdom
Salary (full time equivalent)
Type
Hours
Location
Region
Project Worker (WomenMATTA)
Women in Prison’s Project Workers deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons.
We focus 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 of Greater Manchester.
Please note, we are recuriting for two positions
Key Responsibility Areas
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive support to women in contact with, or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system.
- Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies.
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector services to ensure coordinated, multi-agency support for women.
- Contribute to organisational development and personal growth through innovation, self-care, and professional learning.
For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.
How to apply for the job
Please visit our website and submit a completed application form to the application portal
Please note, applications without an application form will not be considered.
Please also note, we are recruiting for two positions
If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.org.
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
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 HM Prison and Probation Service vetting (‘Enhanced Level 1’ or ‘Standard Plus’)
- Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission