This role involves delivering one-to-one, trauma-informed support to women living in the community, as well as women preparing for release from custody. You will support women with complex needs — including housing insecurity, mental health challenges, substance use, domestic abuse and other barriers — helping them to build stability, independence and safer lives away from the criminal justice system.
You will manage your own caseload and work closely with probation, housing services and a wide range of statutory and voluntary partners. The role also includes prison in-reach and “through the gate” support prior to release.
Please note: the role involves a significant amount of case recording and data management (approximately 35% of working time) and requires confidence in lone working and decision-making.
You will be expected to travel across Hampshire, mileage is paid - but driving and access to your own vehicle is essential. Flexible working 2 days a week WFH is also included.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing one-to-one advocacy, advice and emotional support to women on probation.
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Completing needs and risk assessments and regularly reviewing support plans.
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Delivering prison in-reach and release support, including meeting women at the gate.
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Supporting women to secure and sustain safe and appropriate accommodation.
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Working in partnership with probation, housing, social services and other agencies
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Monitoring engagement, risk and progress, escalating safeguarding concerns where required.
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Maintaining accurate, timely case records in line with contractual requirements.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
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Significant experience working with women experiencing multiple and complex needs or vulnerable people.
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Strong understanding of issues affecting women involved in the criminal justice system.
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Experience of casework, advocacy and partnership working.
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Confidence managing risk and responding to challenging situations.
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A trauma-informed, non-judgemental and empowering approach.
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Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills.
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Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
Essential requirements
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This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
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Enhanced DBS check required.
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Enhanced Level 1 Ministry of Justice vetting via SSCL (or have held this within the last 6 months)
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Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance
Days: Monday - Friday
Contract: Until April 2027
Salary: £19 to £22 per hour
Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment;
* Single point of contact consultant.
* 24h support.
* Regular communication updates.
* Referal Benefit Scheme
Salary description
£20.00 - £22.00 per hour