Young Women and Girls IDVA
Young Women's Keyworker
Contract: 3 Months minLocation: Brent & Hammersmith
Hours: 35 Hours per weekYoung Women’s Keyworker
Contract: 3 Months minLocation: Brent & HammersmithHours: 35 Hours per weekJob Summary
The Minerva London service delivers holistic, trauma-informed support for women in contact with the Criminal Justice System through dedicated one-to-one interventions, safer women’s centre spaces, and strategic partnerships. As a Young Women’s Keyworker, you will provide specialist one-to-one keywork and advocacy for young women aged 15-24, integrating multi-agency support mechanisms to create a whole-systems approach to rehabilitation and reintegration.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Prison In-Reach & Through-the-Gate Support: Deliver pre-release interventions via video call, telephone, and face-to-face meetings. Conduct gate pick-ups upon release to ensure seamless reintegration into the community.Community-Based Casework & Advocacy: Provide outreach support for young women with multiple complex needs, employing a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach to casework.
Risk & Needs Assessment: Conduct holistic assessments, formulate individualised support plans, and implement risk management strategies.Multi-Agency Collaboration: Develop professional networks with external agencies, advocating for service users across Housing, Social Services, MARAC, and IOM panels.
Probation Service Liaison: Attend probation offices, introduce Minerva services, and facilitate direct referrals to enhance support provisions.
Data Compliance & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely records in case management systems, ensuring adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.Safeguarding & Crisis Intervention: Implement safeguarding policies and procedures, identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns in compliance with statutory obligations.
Women's Centre & Peer Mentoring Integration: Encourage engagement with Women’s Centres, coordinate referrals to peer mentoring programs, and facilitate young women’s participation in rehabilitative activities.
Continuous Professional Development: Stay informed on policy updates, research, and best practices in criminal justice, safeguarding, and trauma-informed care.
Essential Knowledge & Qualifications
Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by young women involved in the Criminal Justice System.Knowledge of domestic violence, mental health, and sexual health issues affecting vulnerable young women.
Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection, and Child Sexual Exploitation CSE.
Understanding of trauma-informed and gender-responsive approaches in working with young women.
Essential Experience
Proven experience supporting young women affected by offending-related issues.Demonstrated experience in community engagement, advocacy, and case management.
Experience conducting risk and needs assessments and implementing risk management strategies.
Ability to manage crisis situations and work effectively under pressure.
Experience collaborating with statutory and voluntary organisations.
To Apply: Apply with your CV attached or contact Oliver Jefferson on oliver.jefferson@servicecare.org.uk