Advocate (Surrey)

Terms and Conditions Job title: Advocate (Surrey) Reports to: Programme Manager (Surrey) Direct reports: N/A Start date: TBC - subject to successful MOJ vetting Salary: 31,173 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast weighting) Working hours: Full-time Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027 (with the possibility of extension, subject to contract extension) Location: Minimum one day per week in Women''s Support Centre, Woking with occasional travel required across Surrey. Job Purpose Women in Prison''s Advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ''whole system'' multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women''s offending. The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women across Surrey. Key Responsibility Areas Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and emotional and practical support to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system. Development and maintenance of professional relationships in the community and prisons. Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record-keeping. Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice and contribute to wider organisational development. Contribute to building a feminist culture and positive working environment for Women in Prison. Please ..... full job details .....