Specialist Prison and Probation Advocate

Role: Specialist Prison and Probation AdvocateBased: 3 days per week Rate: £18 - £19 ph umbStart Date: ASAPDuration: temp for 3 monthsHours: 21 hours per week (1 day in HMP Bronzefield and 2 from home) Synopsis of duties:Provide pre-release support for women on remand or unsentenced, focusing on:AccommodationFinance, debt and benefitsFamily and significant othersSocial inclusionDevelop and maintain a referral pathway with the prison s Offender Management team for women to access the service.Work in partnership with prison-based service providers to ensure coordinated support.Co-design person-centred support and action plans with women, addressing their needs and risks.Deliver through the gate support, ensuring continuity from custody into the community.Provide a mix of casework support, signposting, and advice to women in custody.Build and maintain effective working relationships with Pre-Release teams.Support clients to maintain or access suitable accommodation, finances, benefits, debt support, and family/social networks.Advocate on behalf of women, including negotiating terms with external agencies.Ensure interventions are responsive to diverse and minoritised women s needs.Make referrals to partner organisations for additional post-release support.Contribute to multi-agency working within a challenging environment, demonstrating strong partnership skills.Essential Requirements:Knowledge and experience of the criminal justice systemProven experience as a caseworker, ..... full job details .....