About Women in Prison Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment. This role will be based in HMP Bronzefield and our South London Womens Hubs, leading the development and delivery of specialist domestic abuse/family & significant other support with women impacted by the criminal justice system. Key Responsibility Areas Lead on developing an effective domestic abuse/family & significant others intervention for women impacted by the criminal justice system Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to addressing women’s needs Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including Women in Prison’s influencing team Provide effective leadership to direct report/s, ensuring teams are managed and supported. Duties and key responsibilities Lead on developing an effective domestic abuse/family & significant others intervention for women impacted by the criminal justice system: Lead the Family and Significant Other strand of support to create an intervention that assesses clients’ domestic abuse needs, providing expert advice and support, and developing a support plan to address identified needs. Provide trauma-responsive approach, undertaking risk and needs assessments that reflect each individual's situation and support needs. Ensure that interventions are responsive to and meet the needs of women from diverse and minoritised communities. Accurately document all client interaction on relevant databases, always working in line with Women in Prison’s case management policy, and data protection legislation. Support in the collation and production of reports, including ensuring that appropriate recording, monitoring and evaluation of work is completed to set deadlines. Completing DASH risk assessments and attending MARAC meetings where appropriate. To develop effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to addressing women’s needs: Work in partnership with key organisations, such as domestic abuse services, children’s services, housing departments, prison based teams, community organisations, to advocate for women’s needs around family and significant others. Take a collaborative multi-agency approach to supporting women, including representing and supporting women at multi-agency meetings. Contribute to strategic and operational meetings, such as performance review meetings with funders and partners. To provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including Women in Prison’s influencing team Support the wider team to increase knowledge on DA legislation and pathways through providing support and advice, and training to internal colleagues. Support Women in Prison’s influencing work through actively contributing expertise into campaigns and ensuring that Women in Prison provides a platform for women’s voices. Contribute to development of new approaches and interventions that address underlying contributing factors to women’s offending and criminalisation. Provide effective leadership to direct report/s, ensuring teams are managed and supported: Line manage direct report/s and ensure that all staff receive regular support, supervision and performance review, case management, training and development in line with WIP policies and procedures. Support the Link Worker with development of the programme. Ensure the Link Worker is linked in with wider South London Women’s Hub teams. 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 Barring 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 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.