Red Snapper Recruitment on behalf of Black Country Women’s Aid are recruiting for a Women’s Specialist Criminal Justice Practitioner based in the West Midlands Area (Coventry, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham).
This is a unique opportunity and role where you really can make a difference to improve people’s lives. Working within the WJP we are seeking dynamic, personable, creative and empathic individuals to be Specialist Women’s Criminal Justice Practitioners, who will deliver therapeutic group work, undertake one-to-one sessions, community asset building and psycho-social interventions that support and enable people to make positive changes to their lifestyle.
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This is a full-time (37.5hrs) permanent role offering a salary of £24,065.00
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Assist Participants in identifying their own needs and supporting them to progress using a strength based and trauma informed approach to reduce the likelihood of further offending.
2. Provide flexible, pro-active outreach support to people who may be reluctant to engage with services or who need additional support to comply with Court/Prison Licence requirements, reducing the likelihood of breach or recall to custody.
3. Engaging with women in prison prior to their release, and meeting them at the gate on day of release
4. Accompany individuals to appointments in the community, acting as advocate as...