Women In Prison

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. Terms & Conditions: Start date: To be confirmed Salary: £30,640 (inclusive of £3,990 South East weighting) Location: Across South London Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Fixed term - 6 month contract to cover secondment Job Purpose: Women in Prison s Advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a whole system multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women s offending. The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women in the community, co-located in hubs across South London. This programme is funded by the Mayor s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) co-commissioning grant, along with investment from the six Local Authorities, the Community Rehabilitation Company and NHS England. The funding will be used to develop and expand support for female offenders and women at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system across Bromley, Bexley Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth. The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women across the South London boroughs. The Advocate will: Provide advocacy, support and advice services to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with, the criminal justice system. Be co-located across London Boroughs to support clients in Women s Only Hubs. Attend designated office for monthly team meetings, training and team development time. Provide Through the Gate support to women leaving custody returning to one of the WIP s boroughs. The job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require. To Apply: Applications close: 23 March at 9am. We reserve the right to close the advert early. Interviews: TBC To apply: Submit a completed application form. Please note, Curriculum Vitae s (CVs) will not be accepted. If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on .org 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. 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 + Adult Barred List DBS check Is subject to successful HMPPS enhanced vetting

Job Purpose: To support the delivery of WIPs housing programme in Manchester and Trafford, with a focus on women coming into contact with the police and women being released back into the community following a period on remand, providing trauma-informed specialist support to improve housing outcomes for women affected by the criminal justice system. Key Responsibility Areas To deliver an effective housing intervention for women impacted by the criminal justice system. To develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as housing departments, court-based and prison teams, to ensure a collaborative approach to women s accommodation needs. To provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including upskilling through information and training sessions, and supporting system change activities. For the full list of responsibilities, please download the recruitment pack. Terms & Conditions: Start date: TBC Salary: £26,650 per annum Location: Manchester & Trafford, based at the WomenMATTA women s centre. Working hours: 35 hours Full time Contract: Permanent

Job Purpose: Women in Prison s advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a whole system multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women s offending. The Diversion programme launched in July 2019 and funded by MOPAC (Mayor s Office for Policing & Crime). This pilot will drive multi-agency working between the police, Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) service providers and other statutory partners and is part of a wider programme of work to develop a whole system approach to identifying and addressing the needs of women involved in the criminal justice system in London. The purpose of the project is to integrate a short-term, holistic package of support for women with an out of court disposal, to improve outcomes and offer a robust alternative to prosecution through the courts. For the full list of responsibilities, please download the recruitment pack. Terms & Conditions: Start date: To be confirmed Salary: £30,640 pro rata (actual salary: £24,512 inclusive of £3,990 South East weighting) Location: Across South London, 1 day remote Working hours: Part time: 28 hours per week Contract: Permanent To Apply: Applications close: Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 9am Interviews: TBC To apply: Submit a completed application form. Please note, Curriculum Vitae s (CVs) will not be accepted. If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on org 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. 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 + Adult Barred List DBS check Is subject to successful HMPPS enhanced vetting