Women's Support Worker / Criminal Justice Practitioner

Job description

Women's Specialist Criminal Justice Practitioner / Female Support Worker

An exciting opportunity for a Women's Specialist Criminal Justice Practitioner / Female Support Worker to deliver trauma-informed support, case management and therapeutic group work within a women's criminal justice service, helping individuals rebuild their lives and reduce re‐offending.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Female Support Worker, Criminal Justice Case Worker, Women's Justice Practitioner, Probation Support Officer, Women's Support Worker, Female Support Practitioner

SALARY: £26,278 FTE / £15,767 Actual per annum (Part-Time) + Benefits

LOCATION: Birmingham, West Midlands with travel across the Black Country

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 22.5 hours part-time (days negotiable)

JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Women's Specialist Criminal Justice Practitioner / Female Support Worker within a women‐only criminal justice programme supporting individuals supervised by probation services.

As a Women's Specialist Criminal Justice Practitioner / Female Support Worker you will deliver trauma-informed, gender‐specific interventions including one-to-one support, group work, outreach and community engagement, using effective case management and safeguarding practice.

Working collaboratively within a partnership model, the Women's Specialist Criminal Justice Practitioner / Female Support Worker will support women with multiple and complex needs including accommodation, finance, wellbeing, recovery and social inclusion, helping them build resilience and achieve sustainable change.

DUTIES

Case Management: Manage an active caseload, completing assessments, support plans and risk assessments using a trauma-informed approach

One-to-One Support: Deliver personalised interventions that promote rehabilitation, social inclusion and reduced re‐offending

Group Facilitation: Plan and deliver therapeutic group work and psycho‐social programmes that inspire engagement and change

Outreach & Advocacy: Provide proactive outreach support, accompany individuals to appointments and act as an advocate where required

Partnership Working: Build and maintain professional relationships with probation services and partner agencies across voluntary and statutory sectors

Through-the-Gate Support: Engage with women pre‐release and support transition into the community

Safeguarding & Risk Management: Identify, assess and manage risk, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain accurate case records, update case management systems and contribute to performance reporting

Community Asset Building: Support access to education, employment, accommodation and community resources

Team Contribution: Participate in meetings, training and provide cover for colleagues as required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIAL

Relevant degree or professional qualification (minimum NVQ Level 4) in a related field such as Criminology, Probation, Health and Social Care or Social Work

Previous experience in working with women, particularly those with multiple and complex needs

Experience within the criminal justice system or probation environment

Experience of holding and managing an active caseload

Experience of delivering group work and one-to-one interventions

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding procedures

Ability to complete assessments, care planning and risk assessments

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport

Competent IT skills including case management systems and Microsoft Office

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Eligibility to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

PTTLS Level 3–4 or equivalent training qualification

Experience of working with families and community organisations

Prison clearance or ability to obtain security clearance

Experience developing programme or learning materials

BENEFITS

Mileage allowance

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to group clinical supervision

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Wellbeing day

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Time off in lieu for additional hours worked

This role requires a DBS check and enhanced police checks

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14429

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English