Women’s Criminal Justice Keyworker

Join Our Team as a Criminal Justice Keyworker!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women involved in the criminal justice system? Do you have the skills and experience to provide practical and emotional support to those in need? If so, we want you to join our team in Wiltshire!

Location: Swindon Women’s Centre (covering Swindon and Wiltshire)
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexibility to work outside of working hours as required)
Pension: Auto Enrolment Pension in force (6% employer contribution)

About the Role:
As a Criminal Justice Keyworker, you will provide a range of interventions and support to women involved in the criminal justice system. Your role will involve offering one-to-one support, guidance, information, and signposting to help raise self-esteem, self-efficacy, and enhance social and recovery capital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 practical and emotional support to women involved in the Criminal Justice System.
• Collaborate with referring organisations including Voluntary, Statutory, and Criminal Justice agencies.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of client needs, including health, psychological, and social needs, and assess risk as part of the process.
• Develop, implement, and review gender-responsive support plans based on individual needs, aimed at promoting personal change.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and act as an advocate for clients within prescribed protocols.
• Support clients through the court process, whether appearing as offenders or victims.

What We Are Looking For:

• At least 2 years of experience working with women with multiple complex needs (MCN).
• Experience in developing partnerships with local organisations.
• Experience in undertaking needs assessments and maintaining risk assessments.
• Experience in designing and delivering support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Experience in monitoring and data collection systems.
• Experience in working with partner agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of multiple complex needs facing vulnerable women, including domestic abuse, mental health, accommodation, substance misuse, and finance.
• Ability to understand, empathise, and uphold The Nelson Trust ethos, aims, principles, and policies.
• Experience in adhering to organisational policies, particularly with regard to child and adult safeguarding.
• Ability to engage with women who may find it difficult to engage with services.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a caseload.
• Experience in crisis management and ability to cope in stressful situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to extending professional competence, including the ability to reflect on practice.
• Good computer literacy and administrative skills.
• Car driver with a current licence and willingness to travel to different locations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
• Work in a role that offers variety and the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous pension contribution.

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services.  While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.