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Evolution Wing Activity Facilitator
Full-Time 35 hours per week - £26,520 pa
Are you someone who is passionate about working with women and making a difference? If so, then this role is for you!
A Way Out has an exciting role to work with women in the criminal justice system and to be part of wider delivery in partnership with another fantastic company, Ingeus.
As a remote member of A Way Out’s staff team, you will be required to undertake some travel to the Northeast for training, to attend supervision with your manager and for team meetings.
Whilst A Way Out is situated in the Northeast of England this role will be based in Drake Hall Prison. Day to day you will be part of a wider team in the prison delivering the CFO Evolution activity model for Ingeus. You will deliver trauma and gender informed interventions, specifically utilising A Way Out’s bespoke Sage Programme (solution and compassion focused brief intervention therapy). Full training to deliver the programme will be provided by A Way Out.
If you are passionate about working in a trauma and gender informed way with women who have experienced multiple disadvantages and want to make a real impact, this role is for you!
Knowledge/Experience
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Relevant degree or professional qualification (NVQ level 4) in a related field (e.g. Criminology, Management, Probation, Health Care, Social Work related)
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Trauma and gender informed practice Previous training and group delivery experience
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Excellent communicator with the ability to persuade, influence and listen to others. Displaying strong motivational, participant service and organisational skills.
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Experience of working in a complex environment and adhering to organisational safeguarding policies and procedures
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Knowledge of the causes of multiple exclusion and gender bias in the criminal justice system
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Knowledge of the causes of crime and impact on women in the criminal justice system
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Experience of setting and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries in a secure setting
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Knowledge and experience of how to recognise and respond appropriately to difficult situations in a closed setting.
Please note that this role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
For full job description and key responsibilities please see the below.
Application Form Job Description
To apply please send completed application form to HR@awayout.co.uk
Closing date 9am Monday 8th September 2025
Adult Service Manager
Full-Time 35 hours per week - £30,074 pa
Are you someone who is passionate about working with women and making a difference? If so, then this role is for you!
As a Service Manager at A Way Out (AWO), you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating outreach, engagement, and support within your service area. Your responsibilities will include leading teams and developing projects to engage with women experiencing multiple disadvantages, whilst addressing risk and need, overseeing safeguarding measures, and fostering stakeholder relationships. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to promote best practices, develop multi-agency networks, and contribute to AWO's growth and development. Additionally, you will be responsible for recruitment, volunteer development, budget management, training, and ensuring your services’ adherence to policies and procedures. Your role will focus on delivering quality services, through performance and quality monitoring, whist maintaining a gender and trauma-informed approach.
Please note that this role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Level 4 qualification in social care or another relevant discipline (relevant Level 3 qualification with significant delivery / management experience considered). Experience of managing projects, people and developing interventions, including coproduction.
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Driving Licence essential
For full job description and key responsibilities please see the below.
Application Form Person Specific Job Description
To apply please send completed application form to HR@awayout.co.uk
Closing date 3rd August 2025
All Applications to be sent to HR@awayout.co.uk
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