Women’s Secure Pathway Enhancement Worker
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Brighton Women’s Centre is seeking a Women’s Secure Pathway Enhancement Worker to deliver bespoke 1:1 and group work support to women based in secure mental health facilities.
Job Title:
Women’s Secure Pathway Enhancement Worker
Employer:
Brighton Women's Centre
Purpose of role:
Based in a secure mental health facility and working collaboratively with other key staff on the ward, the Women’s Secure Pathway Enhancement Worker will deliver trauma-informed, weekly group activities aimed at improving well-being, confidence and support.
She will also be responsible for a small caseload of women, providing 1-1 advice & support, including support around transitions into the next appropriate setting, which could mean another hospital, supported accommodation or independent living.
Salary:
£28,672.92 FTE (Actual salary £11,469.16 for 14hrs; £17,203.75 for 21 hrs)
Working hours:
Up to 21 hours per week, with a minimum 14 hours per week – within normal office working hours 9am – 5pm.
Work location:
Hospital based on Walmer Ward at the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone, ME16 9PL over two agreed days each week (one to be Thursday) Additional hours may be worked from home.
Responsible to:
Women’s Secure Pathway: Senior Enhancement Worker
Contract type:
Fixed term until 31st March 2027 with possibility of extension subject to agreement
Closing date:
17 July 2026
Interview date:
W/C 3rd August 2026 tbc
About this role:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative, forward-thinking partnership, combining holistic, patient-led care with trauma-informed values and support.
KSS Provider Collaborative provides inpatient secure services to adults across the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex area, including women detained under the Mental Health Act. In partnership with The Women’s Support Centre Surrey, Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC) have been commissioned to deliver 1:1 wellbeing support and group activities to women based in forensic units.
The goal is to co-design and deliver weekly group activities aimed at improving well-being, confidence and support. The Women’s Enhancement Worker will also be responsible for a small caseload of women, providing 1-1 support around transitions into the next appropriate setting, which could mean another hospital, supported accommodation or independent living.
Working with a women-centred, trauma-informed, holistic approach, you will create safe, non-judgmental spaces in which to co-produce support across a range of pathway needs, including recognising domestic abuse and understanding healthy relationships, parenting and families, physical and mental health services.
The Women’s Enhancement Worker will be informed by BWC’s values, policies and procedures and will understand the importance of building trust and self-esteem with service users while working collaboratively with key staff and agencies.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Us:
BWC have been delivering services to women for over fifty years. We understand that the women we support have complex and interrelated needs, with high incidences of trauma and abuse.
We recognise women are the experts of their experience and ensure our services are co-produced and based on what women tell us they need. Our approach is relational, holistic and practical and takes account of the complexity of women’s circumstances, background and experiences.
BWC are part of a national network of women’s centres and gender responsive providers, committed to identifying best practice in ensuring women and girls with complex needs can access the right support in the right place at the right time.
Why work for us:
BWC offers staff members:
- a generous package of benefits including a well-being allowance and a well-being hour during the working week
- birthday leave
- city centre offices on public transport routes
- clinical supervision
- reflective group practice
- access to therapeutic debrief as required
- a comprehensive training package
- opportunities for continuing professional development
- staff social events
- flexible working opportunities and a caring, understanding work environment that appreciates the complexities of women’s working and home lives
To Apply:
For the full job description, person specification and more information on BWC please download the Job Application Pack.
To apply please complete an application form and equalities monitoring form and return these to [email protected] before the deadline clearly specifying your preferred location of work. We do not accept CVs.
BWC is committed to inclusion and diversity and actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences.
We are particularly interested to hear from women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system, those from Black or Racially Minoritised Communities who are currently under-represented in the organisation as well as people with LGBTQ+ identities.