Criminal Justice Support Worker - Turn Around Project

• Location: Derby City & Derbyshire (Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Buxton – subject to change, role requires travel to multiple locations)
• Hours: 37 per week (Full-time, Permanent)
• Salary: £14.00 - £15.09 per hour (dependent on experience)

The Turn Around Project aims to reduce re-offending among women residing in Derby City and Derbyshire (currently Chesterfield, Swadlincote and Buxton but subject to change). You will provide tailored support both through one-to-one casework and group interventions, depending on individual needs to support the development, delivery and administration of the Project.

To find out more and apply, please click here.

You can also support us in other ways.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer. 

Women’s Work is a National Award Winning Charity founded in 2003.  We aim to deliver a holistic, person centred support service to vulnerable and disadvantaged women with complex health and social needs.  We do this by ensuring they can access support, education and information to raise self-esteem and confidence, empowering them to make positive life choices resulting in improved health and well-being.

We are looking for a new dynamic individual to be our Treasurer. The Trustees acting together govern Women’s Work, safeguarding its assets and applying them as efficiently and effectively as possible to further Women’s Work objectives as set out in it’s governing document.

The Treasurer will oversee the financial matters of Women’s Work in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements, and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.

The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and are appropriate for Women’s Work.   The time commitment will be six (6) board meetings per year.  The Treasurer is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and Finance Manager.

The role of Treasurer is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.

If you wish to apply – please request recruitment pack via email info@womens-work.org.uk or by contacting the office on 01332 242525.

We are looking for committee members to join our Board of Trustees.

The board of Trustees meet quarterly from 6 pm to 8 pm on a Tuesday to address the strategic management and direction of the charity, we are looking for individuals with business experience or previous charity trustee experience.

Role of Women’s Work Trustees
(Note: Members of the Management Board are Trustees and Company Directors)
1. Trustees will support the Mission Statement, Values and Strategic objectives.
2. Trustees will be prepared to attend regularly at Women’s Work Management Board meetings and an AGM each year.
3. Trustees will be welcome to attend other meetings or training sessions as invited.
4. Trustees will be responsible for the development and oversight of the policies of Women’s Work and will accept corporate responsibility for these policies.
5. Trustees will act in accordance with Women’s Work structures, principles.
6. Trustees should ensure they are not disqualified from becoming a trustee by Charity or Company law.

For more information please telephone;

Debbie Jinks, Office Manager on 01332 242525
Or email info@womens-work.org.uk for an application pack.

General Volunteers

We are also looking for general volunteers to help deliver our services in our headquarters. Our volunteers come from all walks of life with an array of skills and experience and many have benefited from the support of Women’s Work themselves as peer mentors.  Being a volunteer is a great way to gain skills and experience which can help with securing future employment.