Women's Work (Derbyshire) Ltd
Criminal Justice Support Worker
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Criminal Justice Support Worker
Women’s Work (Derbyshire) Ltd – Company Description
Women’s Work (Derbyshire) Ltd, founded in 2003, is a National Award-winning charity that supports vulnerable women & families by providing essential skills and helping to instil the confidence to truly flourish in life.
We deliver personalised, holistic and person-centred support to:
- Boost mental and physical well-being;
- Improve access to facilities & services;
- Act as a springboard to a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Job Vacancy
Criminal Justice Support Worker – Turn Around Project
- Location: Derby City
- Hours: 37 per week (Full-time, Permanent)
- Salary: £26,936–£29,033 per annum (dependent on experience)
About the Role The Turn Around Project aims to reduce re-offending among women residing in Derby City and Derbyshire (current areas: Chesterfield, Swadlincote, and Buxton—subject to change). You will provide tailored support through:
- One-to-one casework;
- Group interventions, aligned to individual needs.
Collaborating with our partners in HMPPS, you will design and deliver integrated support packages addressing:
- Accommodation needs
- Mental health
- Education, training & employment
- Drug & alcohol abuse
- Finance, benefits & debt
- Relationship dynamics (often linked to social exclusion and/or offending behaviour)
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Responsibilities Key tasks include:
- Managing your own caseload and operating autonomously;
- Adapting support to meet women’s unique challenges;
- Facilitating interventions in relevant areas (see above);
- Acting as a liaison with HMPPS partners;
- Administering project logistics.
Person Specification
- Self-management: Ability to handle caseload independently;
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, communication and written skills
- Sound organisational and IT proficiency
- Resilience to perform under pressure;
- Licence & transport: Must hold a clean driving licence and have access to a reliable work vehicle;
- Note: Scheduled HMPPS vetting required;
- Experience: Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous.
- Vetting: An Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.
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Equality Note This role is open to women only. This is an occupational requirement due to vulnerabilities women supported may face in relation to abuse and trauma. A woman-to-woman support service is seen as fundamental to developing trust and professional relationships critical for healing and recovery.
Application Details
- Submit your application by completing the application form (download here) and emailing it to applications@womens-work.org.uk.
- For further details, see:
- Job description: here
- Person specification: included in linked files.
Deadline: All applications must be received by 16th July (only forms accepted).
Ref: CJSW1
; Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
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