WILLOWDENE WOMEN’S CENTRE · CHORLEY, SHROPSHIRE
Women’s Centre Residential Practitioner
Ref: WRES2602 · Permanent, full-time (part-time considered)
Closing date: 8th July 2026 · Expected start: August 2026
SALARY: £27,500.00+ £60 per sleep-in shift
This is a role with real purpose. At Willowdene, we’ve been changing women’s lives for over 30 years — and we need a dedicated, compassionate professional to join our team and help us keep doing it.
About Willowdene: We run the only alternative to custody programme for women in England — a 12-week residential rehabilitation programme that gives women a real alternative to a prison sentence. Rooted in trauma-informed practice, our approach addresses the root causes of offending and substance misuse and supports each woman with a bespoke holistic care plan.
We believe every woman deserves the chance to rebuild her life — and our team makes that possible every single day.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting recovery - Walk alongside women on their journey, helping them build confidence and lasting change.
Trauma-informed assessments - Build trusted relationships through careful, compassionate assessment and planning.
Life skills development - Equip residents with practical skills — finance, tenancy, emotional regulation and more.
Safe, caring environment - Maintain a supportive, structured setting where women feel safe and respected.
Team working - Be an active, valued part of a passionate and dedicated professional team.
Rota & on-call cover - Work flexibly including evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts on a rotating rota.
Who we’re looking for
ESSENTIAL
- Experience in social care, criminal justice, substance misuse or a comparable field
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle (max 6 points)
- Alcohol/drug-free for a minimum of two years
YOU’LL ALSO BRING
- Genuine empathy and professional warmth
- Confidence working independently and within a team
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Flexibility to work a rota including evenings and weekends
What Willowdene offers you
Company pension
Regular supervision & appraisals
Ongoing training & CPD
Sleep-in supplement: £60/shift
Meaningful, purpose-driven work
This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Apply now — rolling recruitment
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed as applications are received.
Don’t wait — apply early. Closing date: 8th July 2026
Expected start: August 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
