Criminal Justice Keyworker (Maternity Cover)

Join Our Team as a Criminal Justice Keyworker!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women involved in the criminal justice system?

The Nelson Trust is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of Criminal Justice Keyworkers.

As a Criminal Justice Keyworker, you will provide a range of interventions and support to women involved in the criminal justice system.

Your role will involve offering one-to-one support, guidance, information, and signposting to help raise self-esteem, self-efficacy, and enhance social and recovery capital.

You will work collaboratively with various agencies to develop and implement gender-responsive support plans tailored to individual needs.

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

Position: Criminal Justice Keyworker - Female
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed term - Maternity Cover
Pension: Auto Enrolment Pension (6% employer contribution)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to women involved in the Criminal Justice System.
• Collaborate with referring organisations, including Voluntary, Statutory, and Criminal Justice agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs, including health, psychological, and social needs.
• Develop, implement, and review gender-responsive support plans.
• Support clients through the court process and attend multi-agency meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of services.

What We Offer

• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable women.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with women with multiple complex needs.
• Knowledge of gender-responsive practice and trauma-informed environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and cope in stressful situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Car driver with willingness to travel.

If you are committed to making a positive change and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services.  While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.