Link Worker (Prison)

Ashford, Surrey (On-site)
Woking, Surrey
Sutton, Surrey
£27,183 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Terms and Conditions
Job title: Link Worker (Prison)
Reports to: Service Manager (Prison)
Direct reports: N/A
Start date: TBC – subject to successful MOJ prison vetting
Salary: £27,183 per annum
Working hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview, and HMP Send

Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to work with women in custody, including on remand, preparing 
them for, and connecting them with vital community support services on, release.


Key Responsibility Areas
1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy support both in prison and the community, 
to women on remand in HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview, and HMP Send.
2. Development and maintenance of professional relations in prison and the community.
3. Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record keeping.
4. Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice and contribute to wider 
organisational development.
5. Contribute to building a feminist leadership culture and positive working environment for 
Women in Prison.

For the full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack

Application resources
Organisation
Women in Prison View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 13 August 2026
Closing date: 09 September 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Advocacy, Crime, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Justice, Women's Rights, Social / Support Work

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