Women’s Justice Service Project Worker

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Women’s Justice Service Project Worker to support women in the criminal justice system and guide them towards informed choices. The role is full-time, fixed-term until 31 March 2028, based primarily in Rotherham with cover in Barnsley as needed.

The post requires empathy, excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with people with multiple needs to help women move forward positively.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with multiple needs.
• Ability to communicate with and support women in the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Guide women through complexities they face and support informed choices.
• Provide pathways to move forward and access suitable services.
• Work within the Women's Justice Service to support programme aims.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-agency liaison

Job description

GROW is seeking dynamic and passionate Women who support our vision of empowering women to make informed choices to join our team of Project Workers.

Ref: WJS01 - Women’s Justice Service Project Worker

Full time, fixed term until 31 st March 2028 based primarily in Rotherham and providing cover when required in Barnsley

The Women’s Justice Service provides support to women within the criminal justice system. The aim of the service is to support the women to understand what led to their involvement in the criminal justice system and to provide pathways to positively move forward.

We are seeking someone who will guide women through the complexities they face, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices.

NJC – Scale 5

Subject to skills and experience.

This is a unique opportunity and role where you really can make a positive contribution to improving women’s lives. We are seeking dynamic, personable, creative, highly motivated and empathic individuals.

Successful candidates will have an understanding and experience of working with people who have multiple needs and be caring and compassionate. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 support.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 14 th September 2026

Interviews will be offered when someone meets all the essential criteria.

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