Substance Misuse Coordinator (Through-the-Gate)

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Women in Prison

Women in Prison

Second Floor
232 Shoreditch High Street
London
E1 6PG
United Kingdom

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Salary (full time equivalent)
£35395
Closing Date
Type
Paid
Hours
Full Time
Location
South London boroughs, Prison, home
Region
London

Substance Misuse Coordinator (Through-the-Gate)

To provide operational management of the Substance Misuse Through-the-Gate (SMTTG) programme, which supports Lambeth and Southwark women in custody and their transition back into the community.

The Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the service is delivered to a high standard by line managing staff, developing strong partnerships with prisons and recovery services, and fostering a culture of quality, learning, and accountability.

The post holder will also hold a caseload, working directly with women in custody to support them into community services.

They will provide robust Through-the-Gate (TTG) support on release and continue to work with women in the community for up to six months to ensure a smooth transition and sustainable recovery.

 

Key Responsibility Areas

  1. Lead the operational management of the Substance Misuse TTG programme, ensuring high-quality, trauma-responsive support for women impacted by the criminal justice system
  1. Manage and develop staff to foster a strong, inclusive, and reflective team culture
  1. Deliver direct support to women, ensuring a trauma-informed and person-centred approach
  1. Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders in prisons and the community to strengthen partnerships and share expertise
How to apply for the job

Please visit our website via this link to send a completed application from to https://hr.breathehr.com/v/sub... by the closing date (with a possibility of a rolling deadline. We reserve the right to close the advert early)

Please note, we will not accept applications with a CV and cover letter.

Interviews with Women in Prison: TBC

If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.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 DBS check.
  • Is subject to successful HMPPS enhanced vetting