Women’s Criminal Justice Keyworker

The Nelson Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Swindon/Wiltshire

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week (9am - 5pm Monday - Friday)

Holiday: 25 days annual leave per annum plus statutory

Pension: Auto Enrolment Pension in force (6% employer contribution)

At The Nelson Trust, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of women involved with the Criminal Justice System. We believe in empowering women to reach their full potential and reduce social harms and re-offending. Join us in our mission to provide holistic support and create lasting change!

As a Women’s Criminal Justice Keyworker, you will:

1. Manage a small caseload of women on community orders or resettling from prison.
2. Provide 1:1 practical and emotional support to address needs such as housing, substance misuse, health, finance, and more.
3. Facilitate group interventions and outreach services to increase accessibility and engagement.
4. Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure women receive the support they need.
5. Advocate for women in multi-agency meetings and court settings.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Experience working with women with multiple complex needs.
2. Strong partnership development skills with local organisations.
3. Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and create strength-based action plans.
4. Commitment to a trauma-informed approach and The Nelson Trust ethos.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Willingness to travel to different locations as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

1. Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of women by providing gender-responsive, trauma-informed support.
2. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team and partner organisations to deliver comprehensive services.
3. Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
4. Supportive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values empathy, respect, and a trauma-informed approach.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about supporting women and creating positive change, we want to hear from you!

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check.

Join us at The Nelson Trust and be a part of something truly impactful!
Please note, this position may close early if we receive a large volume of applications.