Prisons Project Worker

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom HIBISCUS INITIATIVES Full time

About Us


Hibiscus Initiatives is a passionate, women-centred organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to those at the intersection of the criminal justice and immigration systems.

As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with marginalised migrant women in prison and in the community, and with detainees from all genders in immigration removals centres.


Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives - particularly those who have experienced prisons, international and community resettlement and trafficking.

We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with women and amplifying their own voices so their experience is recognised by those making policy decisions


Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles.

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff.

We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.


About the Role
We are now recruiting for a talented Prisons Project Worker to join our Community and Prisons team.


This role will provide specialist and holistic support to migrant women who are currently remanded, sentenced or detained in custody.

The post holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of women in prison by providing high quality, face to face support and advocacy to empower women to rebuild their lives.

This will involve providing clients with information and guidance on the criminal justice system, immigration, welfare, and family matters, ensuring that clients have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations.

As part of this role the Project Worker will play a key role in assisting clients to liaise with solicitors, other professionals or agencies.


The post holder will also be required to create and deliver regular workshops and specialist groups as part of the Hibiscus Prisons Project, promoting women's voices in the development of services.

They will be responsible for maintaining detailed records to ensure effective client support, contributing to reporting and evaluation with the collection of data and case studies.

They will also research and maintain effective working relationships with statutory stakeholders and other voluntary organisations relevant to Hibiscus' clients.


[This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.]

Salary
£26,500 to £31,000*- *Starting salary negotiable, depending on experience_

Team
Community and Prisons

Duration
3 years

Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location
Hibiscus Head Office in Islington, London. Requirement to travel across London and to HM Prisons outside London area on a regular basis.

Reporting to
Criminal Justice Coordinator

About you


The post holder will have previous experience facilitating and delivering group work, demonstrating high levels of confidence, organisation and excellent communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.


They will also have experience working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory organisations, and a proven ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders.

They will understand safeguarding practices, act with discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy and will work in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.


Essential

  • Experience working directly with women affected by the criminal justice system, the immigration system, or genderbased violence
  • Experience facilitating and delivering group work
  • Experience of working in partnership with statutory and nonstatutory organisations, and proven ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders
  • High levels of confidentiality, able to act with discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy
  • Ability to demonstrate traumainformed, genderresponsive practice
  • Ability to maintain clear boundaries with clients and manage challenging behaviour with empathy
  • Proactive approach to working, able to take own initiative and manage competing priorities
  • Attention to detail, ability to maintain clear records and confident using a range of IT packages and software
  • An understanding of the need for safeguarding vulnerable people and the Data Protection Act
  • Flexibility to travel to the HM Prisons within and outside London area
(travel costs will be reimbursed)

  • Commitment to the vision and values of Hibiscus

Desirable

  • Lived experience of any of the issues Hibiscus works on
  • Experience working in a prison or other secure setting
  • Experience delivering individual practical support, wellbeing, and/or empowerment and agency interventio

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