Criminal Justice Caseworker

CJS Womens Caseworker
Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
~ Fixed term contract to March 2028 extension subject to funding

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 Prison Styal as well as other agencies as appropriate to the case.
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.
Client care
designing and implementing care/protection plans in complex situations, maintaining notes and completing the appropriate documentation.
Domestic Abuse, Personal development.
To identify and manage risk issues and carry out relevant risk assessments such as MARAC in order to safeguard women and their children.
Assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard, promote, and protect positive outcomes whilst working to best practice.
Visit women during custodial sentence.
To keep accurate and up to date records, using appropriate computer systems including evidence of assessments undertaken and visits completed, together with any other work carried out. To make day-to-day decisions in accordance with the range of duties and within the parameters and supervision of the Services Manager and referring to the Service manager as appropriate.
To record and maintain client information on databases and appropriate information systems.
To keep an accurate record of number of clients seen, telephone calls taken and the nature of such interactions, contributing to the SWC database.
To maintain accurate, confidential service-user records of interventions and contact details as per SWC policies and procedures.
Personal/Professional/Development and Training
To continually reflect on your own professional performance through participation in regular supervision sessions with line manager as well as ongoing informal consultation to keep supervisor informed of any changes that require management decisions
To maintain an up to date knowledge of and awareness of developments in public policy and legislation regarding women in the criminal justice system and related subjects.
Work within Stockport Women’s Centre Values, Ethos and Vision
Contribute to the development of Stockport Women’s Centre
Work in accordance with all Policies and Procedures of Stockport Women’s Centre
Identify and attend training as required
Undergo supervision
Adhere to ethical, legal and quality standards
Responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality, effective services
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.