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CFO Evolution job opportunity to work with women in the criminal justice system.

 Custody and Community Project Worker 35 hours per week Salary £26,520 pa

A Way Out has an exciting role to work with women in the criminal justice system and to be part of wider delivery in partnership with another fantastic charity, Ingeus. This role is full time and will be split between community hubs and in Low Newton Prison.

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The Role:

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Northeast South:

3 days in Low Newton Prison and 2 days in the following community hubs – Middlesbrough / Darlington (Hub days will be Mon / Wed)

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This role will be to deliver trauma and gender specific support to women, which will include group work and 121 deliveries as part of the wider Ingeus CFO Evolution programme and working in conjunction with Prison, Probation and other key partner agencies. Focus of work in the community hubs will be to deliver A Way Out’s solution and compassion focused programme of intervention (The Sage Programme) and provide specialist support to women attending the hubs and in custody.

If you are passionate about working in a trauma and gender informed way with women who have experienced multiple disadvantages and want to make a real impact, this role is for you!

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Driving License essential

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Knowledge/Experience

Relevant degree or professional qualification (NVQ level 4) in a related field (e.g. Criminology, Management, Probation, Health Care, Social Work, equivalent overseas qualification).

  • Trauma and gender informed practice

  •  Working with women experiencing multiple and intersectional disadvantages

  •  Previous training and group delivery experience

  • Excellent communicator with the ability to persuade, influence and listen to others.

  • Excellent presentation and planning skills

  • Knowledge of the criminal justice system and working in a contractual environment

  • Enthusiastic and flexible team player with high expectations of self and others

  • Competent in the use and purpose of technology with excellent IT skills

  • To manage own performance and assist in the identification of continuous development needs

  • Experience of working in a complex environment and adhering to organisational safeguarding policies and procedures

  • Knowledge of the causes of multiple exclusion and gender bias in the criminal justice system

  • Knowledge of the causes of crime and impact on women in the criminal justice system

  • Experience of setting and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

  • Knowledge and experience of how to recognise and respond appropriately to difficult situations in a group and 121 setting

  • Experience of working with women to overcome barriers to engaging in services​​

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Application deadline: 21/04/2025

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Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • On-site parking

  • Birthday ‘day off'

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Shift:

  • Day shift

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Work days:

  • Monday to Friday​

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Job Description          Application Form ​

CFO Evolution: Women’s Services delivery within Drake Hall Prison  Evolution Wing Activity Facilitator 35 hours per week Salary £26,520 pa

A Way Out has an exciting role to work with women in the criminal justice system and to be part of wider delivery in partnership with another fantastic charity, Ingeus.

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As a remote member of A Way Out’s staff team, you will be required to undertake some travel to the Northeast for training, to attend supervision with your manager and for team meetings.

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Whilst A Way Out is situated in the Northeast of England this role will be based in Drake Hall Prison. Day to day you will be part of a wider team in the prison delivering the CFO Evolution activity model for Ingeus. You will deliver trauma and gender informed interventions, specifically utilising A Way Out’s bespoke Sage Programme (solution and compassion focused brief intervention therapy). Full training to deliver the programme will be provided by A Way Out.

If you are passionate about working in a trauma and gender informed way with women who have experienced multiple disadvantages and want to make a real impact, this role is for you!

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Application deadline: 21/04/2025

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Knowledge/Experience

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  • Relevant degree or professional qualification (NVQ level 4) in a related field (e.g. Criminology, Management, Probation, Health Care, Social Work related)

  • Trauma and gender informed practice • Previous training and group delivery experience

  • Excellent communicator with the ability to persuade, influence and listen to others. • Displaying strong motivational, participant service and organisational skills.

  • Experience of working in a complex environment and adhering to organisational safeguarding policies and procedures

  • Knowledge of the causes of multiple exclusion and gender bias in the criminal justice system

  • Knowledge of the causes of crime and impact on women in the criminal justice system

  • Experience of setting and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries in a secure setting

  • Knowledge and experience of how to recognise and respond appropriately to difficult situations in a closed setting.

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Benefits:

 

  • Casual dress

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • On-site parking

 

Schedule:

 

  • Monday to Friday

 

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Job Description           Application Form 

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