Some jobs tick a box. Our role changes lives.
Are you a warm, driven and compassionate individual with a background in supporting people through crisis ?" whether that s housing, debt, addiction or abuse?
Would you thrive supporting women who are involved in the criminal justice system?
Could you coach, support and guide someone to overcome challenges, build confidence and skills, and move forward into a life they re proud of?
Yes? We`d love to tell you more!
Specialist Women s Criminal Justice Practitioner
Covering Solihull and occasional travel to Coventry (you will need access to a car)
Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm (35 hours)
Interview Date - 14 May 2026
Due to the nature of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be female, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Our Specialist Women s Criminal Justice Practitioner`s work with women one-to-one and in groups, helping them with things like housing, money, family, mental health, and recovery. You ll meet some women at the prison gate on the day they re released. You ll go with them to appointments, speak up for them when they need them, and connect them with support in the local community.
No two days will be the same ?" and that s the point!
The women you support will often be dealing with a lot at once ?" debt, unstable housing, difficult relationships, dependency, or trauma. They may have had a tough time trusting services in the past.
Your job is to meet them where they are, build trust, and help them find a way forward. They are resilient, capable people. You ll help them see that.
You might be right for this role if you...
- Have experience supporting people with ?" debt, unstable housing, difficult relationships, dependency, or trauma (paid or voluntary)
- Have access to a car and are willing to travel across Solihull and to Coventry when required.
- Care deeply about people and don t give up easily
- Can build trust with someone who may not trust people
- Stay calm and focused in difficult situations
- Believe everyone deserves a second chance
About us
We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.
We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.
Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.
We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.
Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.
We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
- We believe our customer is everything
- We are one team
- We are supportive and caring
- We are business-minded for social purpose
- We are curious and ambitious.
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes.
- Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams
- 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days
- One day off for your birthday
- Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
- A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
- We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
- Access to Blue Light discount card membership
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Eligible for occupational sick pay
How to apply
If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you.
Email your Cv to [email protected] or click apply now.
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.
