Community Keyworker
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 (calculated on a pro rata basis)
Location: Hampshire
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Hours p/w: 17.5 Hours per week
Special consideration: This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Notes: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award‑winning and innovative women‑only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short‑term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non‑violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community‑based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role
Provide holistic, one‑to‑one community support to women with a variety of needs involved in the criminal justice system, including those on probation in the community and those being released from prison as part of their post‑sentence supervision, offering some in‑reach and "Through the Gate" support.
Work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure they meet their potential and successfully progress through, and beyond, their probation supervision. Meet women wherever they are in their journey and work with them to create an individualised support package that gives them the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending.
Collaborate with a team of Community Keyworkers in your region and provide gendered, specialist support to women in the criminal justice system.
About you
Hold a UK driving licence with access to a car that can be used for work purposes.
Creative self‑starter who supports the service and looks for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs.
Confident professional relationship builder with good awareness of safeguarding procedures.
Strong administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours with experience of supporting.
Good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Hampshire area.
How to apply
Please apply with a cover letter and an up to date copy of your CV via our careers site.
* Closing date for applications: 7th June 2026
* Interviews will take place week commencing 15th June 2026
Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits
* 35‑hour working week
* 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), plus public holidays on top (nearly 40 days paid holiday per year)
* Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
* Perkbox – an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced maternity / adoption provision
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee eye‑care scheme
* Clinical supervision for front‑line staff and first‑line management roles
* Refer a Friend Scheme – £250 for each referral who passes probation
* Organisation wide away days
* Thorough induction and training
* Career development pathways
Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments
Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs please email talent@advancecharity.org.uk and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero‑tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre‑employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
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