Job Purpose:
WomenMATTA delivers innovative services to women in Manchester and Trafford who are in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with, the criminal justice system. This includes one to one practical and emotional support, advocacy and group work.
This post is two-fold; the post holder will provide in-depth, ongoing support to a small caseload of complex cases, whilst they also support with the coordination of the WomenMATTA Hubs. The post holder will also provide administrative support, ensuring quality standards are consistently met, staff are effectively managed, and partnerships are maintained.
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive support to women in contact with, or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system.
2. Support effective service delivery, staff practice, and safeguarding across WomenMATTA services.
3. Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies.
4. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector services to ensure coordinated, multi-agency support for women.
For the full list of responsibilities, please download the recruitment pack.
Terms & Conditions:
Start date: February 2025
Salary: £30,702 per annum
Location: Manchester and Trafford, Greater Manchester
Working hours: Full time: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 (extension subject to funding)
To Apply:
Applications close: Thursday 29th January 2026 – 9am. We reserve the right to close the advert early.
Interviews with Women in Prison: Week commencing 9th February
Submit a completed application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs.
If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk. org.
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:
* Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
* Requires the right to work in the UK
* Is subject to an Enhanced + Adult Barred List DBS check
* Is subject to successful HMPPS enhanced vetting