Job Description

Young Women's Keyworker

Contract: 3 Months min
Location: Brent & Hammersmith
Hours: 35 Hours per week

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.