Please note: this position is for Female Applicants only due to the nature of our services.
To support and work with women at risk of offending or in contact with the criminal justice system, either referred via the police for triage or women on a community order or license. As well as supporting women returning from prison to their local communities.
To work with partner agencies Greater Manchester Police, Probation and HM Styal Prison, as well as other agencies as appropriate to the case.
To support the Senior Case Worker as she develops the quality standards for The Women's Centre.
Client Care
Undertaking assessments, and with support appropriate to level of experience; designing and implementing care/protection plans in complex situations, maintaining notes and completing the appropriate documentation.
Initiating and signposting the provision of appropriate services and resources.
To support clients at meetings including court appearances
Organising and/or assisting with group work as appropriate and agreed by the Services Manager, i.e. Domestic Abuse, Personal development.
Working with other agencies and organisations including co-working as required.
To work within Stockport Women's Centre Values, Ethos and Vision
To contribute to the development of Stockport Women's Centre.
To maintain a knowledge and awareness and work in accordance of relevant legislation
To work in accordance with all Policies and Procedures of Stockport Women's Centre
To identify and attend training as required
To undergo supervision
To comply with operational reporting procedures
To work as part of a team
To adhere to ethical, legal and quality standards
To be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality, effective services
To support and promote user involvement in all aspects of service development and delivery
This role description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and is not as an exhaustive list of duties and tasks. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the post, at the direction of the Services Manager.
The duties described in this role description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact Rachael McCurdy, Senior Caseworker on 0161 355 4455.
Please hand your application in to the admin office or send your application to admin@stockportwomenscentre.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th July 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Monday 14th July 2025
Please note that because of the nature of our work, this post is restricted to women applicants only under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 21 months
Pay: 25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
Social Work ,Probation or Equivalent Degree: 1 year (required)
Working with Women within the Criminal Justice System: 1 year (required)
of holding a caseload: 1 year (required)
Safeguarding Legislation: 1 year (required)
Assessment Process: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
DipProb (preferred)
CQSW (preferred)
DipSW (preferred)
CSS (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/07/2025
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