Women’s Justice Service Project Worker

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is advertising a Women’s Justice Service Project Worker in Rotherham. The role is full-time on a fixed term until 31 March 2028, primarily based in Rotherham with occasional cover in Barnsley.

The post is within the Women’s Justice Service which supports women in the criminal justice system, helping them understand underlying factors and providing pathways to move forward. Applications are invited from women, in line with the Equality Act exemptions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide women through the complexities they face, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices.
• Provide support to women within the criminal justice system and assist in providing pathways to move forward.
• Cover when required in Barnsley and based primarily in Rotherham.

Job description

Salary NJC – Scale 5 Points 12 – 16 £28,598 - £30,518 per annum

Basis Full time

Job profile for Women’s Justice Service Project Worker

Women’s Justice Service Project Worker

GROW 14/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary NJC – Scale 5 Points 12 – 16 £28,598 - £30,518 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Community Date posted 25/08/2026 Job reference REQ23852

Job description

GROW

1 Chatham Villas,

Chatham Street,

Rotherham,

S65 1DP

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.

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.

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.

The succesful candidate 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: Wednesday 23 rd September 2026

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

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Riverside House
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