Grants Officer LEF Location: London (hybrid: 2 days in office, remainder flexible) Salary: £33,728 FTE Contract: Full-time, permanent (4 days considered) Charity People is delighted to be partnering with LEF, a social justice foundation that is committed to strengthening the power of communities to use and shape the law. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a thoughtful and ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its journey, they are early in a new five-year strategy focused on the role of law in achieving social justice across the UK. The organisation works to support communities tackling the root causes of injustice, funding organisations that connect legal frameworks with real-world change. If you're passionate about social justice, relationships-led grant making, and learning alongside the organisations you fund, this could be a great next step. About the role As Grants Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering a collaborative and inclusive grant-making approach, supporting work that brings the law closer to communities. You'll be part of a small, supportive team and involved across the full grant lifecycle from early conversations with applicants through to assessment, decision-making and ongoing grant management. This is a role with real scope to contribute ideas, shape practice, and deepen how the organisation works with its partners. Key responsibilities include: Supporting applicants and helping develop a strong pipeline of grant applications Assessing proposals for funding including reviewing financial and other organisational information Building trusted, thoughtful relationships with funded partners Managing a portfolio of grants and supporting partners over time Contributing to learning, reflection and continuous improvement across the grants team Working collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen processes and practice You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to wider conversations about social justice, funding practice, and the external environment. About you They are looking for someone who brings both practical experience and a strong alignment with the organisation's mission and values. You might already be working in grants, or you may be looking to bring your experience from the charity or social sector into a grant making role. You'll likely bring: Experience building and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders Experience working or volunteering in the charity or social sector Experience of managing grants, partnerships or programmes, or equivalent relationships Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage sensitively with diverse stakeholders Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal) Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities A collaborative, reflective approach to your work An understanding of the UK social justice landscape or lived experience connected to the organisation's mission, would be valuable, but is not essential. If you don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply. A values-led and reflective funder LEF is committed to actively addressing power imbalances in grant making and centring the voices of communities most affected by injustice. Its work is guided by a strong focus on Power, Culture and Inclusion, recognising both the opportunities and risks within legal systems, and the importance of funding being accountable to those it exists to serve. This is a team that takes learning seriously and is open about evolving its approach. Why this role? This is a chance to: Work closely with organisations driving real social change Be part of a funder actively rethinking power and practice Contribute to a collaborative and learning-oriented team Develop your career in values-led grant making Equity, inclusion and accessibility The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and working environment. Flexible working is supported (minimum 4 days per week considered) Hybrid working with a central London base Commitment to workplace adjustments and accessibility Guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria People with lived experience of social welfare legal issues are currently underrepresented in the organisation, and applications from candidates bringing this perspective are particularly welcomed. Interested? If you think this role may be for you and you would like more information or an informal conversation, please contact Abi Blank at Charity People, The application process and what it involves can be found on PAGE 11 of the Job Pack, please send CV and Qualifying Questions document to and will consist of brief written responses (rather than a traditional academic CV-heavy process), designed to help you demonstrate your experience in a more accessible and relevant way. Deadline and Important Dates Tuesday 14th July - Application deadline 9 am Friday 17th July - Client shortlisting completed and applicants informed of interview Wednesday 22nd July and Thursday 23rd July - Online Interviews Monday 27th July and Tuesday 28th July- Face to Face Interviews on site Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Jul 02, 2026
Full time
Grants Officer LEF Location: London (hybrid: 2 days in office, remainder flexible) Salary: £33,728 FTE Contract: Full-time, permanent (4 days considered) Charity People is delighted to be partnering with LEF, a social justice foundation that is committed to strengthening the power of communities to use and shape the law. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a thoughtful and ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its journey, they are early in a new five-year strategy focused on the role of law in achieving social justice across the UK. The organisation works to support communities tackling the root causes of injustice, funding organisations that connect legal frameworks with real-world change. If you're passionate about social justice, relationships-led grant making, and learning alongside the organisations you fund, this could be a great next step. About the role As Grants Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering a collaborative and inclusive grant-making approach, supporting work that brings the law closer to communities. You'll be part of a small, supportive team and involved across the full grant lifecycle from early conversations with applicants through to assessment, decision-making and ongoing grant management. This is a role with real scope to contribute ideas, shape practice, and deepen how the organisation works with its partners. Key responsibilities include: Supporting applicants and helping develop a strong pipeline of grant applications Assessing proposals for funding including reviewing financial and other organisational information Building trusted, thoughtful relationships with funded partners Managing a portfolio of grants and supporting partners over time Contributing to learning, reflection and continuous improvement across the grants team Working collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen processes and practice You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to wider conversations about social justice, funding practice, and the external environment. About you They are looking for someone who brings both practical experience and a strong alignment with the organisation's mission and values. You might already be working in grants, or you may be looking to bring your experience from the charity or social sector into a grant making role. You'll likely bring: Experience building and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders Experience working or volunteering in the charity or social sector Experience of managing grants, partnerships or programmes, or equivalent relationships Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage sensitively with diverse stakeholders Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal) Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities A collaborative, reflective approach to your work An understanding of the UK social justice landscape or lived experience connected to the organisation's mission, would be valuable, but is not essential. If you don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply. A values-led and reflective funder LEF is committed to actively addressing power imbalances in grant making and centring the voices of communities most affected by injustice. Its work is guided by a strong focus on Power, Culture and Inclusion, recognising both the opportunities and risks within legal systems, and the importance of funding being accountable to those it exists to serve. This is a team that takes learning seriously and is open about evolving its approach. Why this role? This is a chance to: Work closely with organisations driving real social change Be part of a funder actively rethinking power and practice Contribute to a collaborative and learning-oriented team Develop your career in values-led grant making Equity, inclusion and accessibility The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and working environment. Flexible working is supported (minimum 4 days per week considered) Hybrid working with a central London base Commitment to workplace adjustments and accessibility Guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria People with lived experience of social welfare legal issues are currently underrepresented in the organisation, and applications from candidates bringing this perspective are particularly welcomed. Interested? If you think this role may be for you and you would like more information or an informal conversation, please contact Abi Blank at Charity People, The application process and what it involves can be found on PAGE 11 of the Job Pack, please send CV and Qualifying Questions document to and will consist of brief written responses (rather than a traditional academic CV-heavy process), designed to help you demonstrate your experience in a more accessible and relevant way. Deadline and Important Dates Tuesday 14th July - Application deadline 9 am Friday 17th July - Client shortlisting completed and applicants informed of interview Wednesday 22nd July and Thursday 23rd July - Online Interviews Monday 27th July and Tuesday 28th July- Face to Face Interviews on site Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Director We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to help lead a multi-award-winning charity into its next phase of growth and impact. Position: Director Salary: £52,500 - £57,500 Location: Hybrid at least 4 days per week in the office (N7), with regular travel to prison sites Hours: Full-time Closing Date: 10th July 2026 About the Role The charity supports people serving prison sentences through creative music and peer-led employment programmes. Working closely with the existing Director and Board of Trustees, you will help shape and deliver the organisation's strategic vision while ensuring the successful delivery of programmes across multiple prison sites. Key responsibilities include: Leading strategic planning and organisational growth Developing and delivering fundraising and income generation strategies Securing grants, contracts and partnership opportunities Overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting Managing contracts and relationships with prison and sector partners Leading and supporting a dispersed team Acting as an ambassador for the organisation with funders and stakeholders About You You will be a strategic and hands-on leader with: Significant leadership experience within the charity, criminal justice or wider social impact sector. Experience as a senior leader, Director, CEO or member of a leadership team. A strong track record in fundraising, income generation and partnership development. Experience securing and managing contracts, organisational operations and financial oversight. Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills. Experience leading and supporting dispersed teams in complex environments. A strong understanding of prisons, rehabilitation and the barriers faced by people within the criminal justice system or related sectors (homelessness, substance use, rehabilitation). Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach. A genuine commitment to social justice and belief in the transformative power of creativity, music and peer-led support. About the Organisation Established in 2014, the charity delivers creative music and peer-led employment programmes in prisons across London, Kent, the Midlands and the North East. The organisation works alongside people facing significant barriers, helping them develop skills, confidence and pathways into employment while creating meaningful opportunities for long-term change. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive, Operations Director, Executive Director, Director of Services, Head of Programmes, Director of Operations, Managing Director, Director of Partnerships, Charity Director. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Director We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to help lead a multi-award-winning charity into its next phase of growth and impact. Position: Director Salary: £52,500 - £57,500 Location: Hybrid at least 4 days per week in the office (N7), with regular travel to prison sites Hours: Full-time Closing Date: 10th July 2026 About the Role The charity supports people serving prison sentences through creative music and peer-led employment programmes. Working closely with the existing Director and Board of Trustees, you will help shape and deliver the organisation's strategic vision while ensuring the successful delivery of programmes across multiple prison sites. Key responsibilities include: Leading strategic planning and organisational growth Developing and delivering fundraising and income generation strategies Securing grants, contracts and partnership opportunities Overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting Managing contracts and relationships with prison and sector partners Leading and supporting a dispersed team Acting as an ambassador for the organisation with funders and stakeholders About You You will be a strategic and hands-on leader with: Significant leadership experience within the charity, criminal justice or wider social impact sector. Experience as a senior leader, Director, CEO or member of a leadership team. A strong track record in fundraising, income generation and partnership development. Experience securing and managing contracts, organisational operations and financial oversight. Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills. Experience leading and supporting dispersed teams in complex environments. A strong understanding of prisons, rehabilitation and the barriers faced by people within the criminal justice system or related sectors (homelessness, substance use, rehabilitation). Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach. A genuine commitment to social justice and belief in the transformative power of creativity, music and peer-led support. About the Organisation Established in 2014, the charity delivers creative music and peer-led employment programmes in prisons across London, Kent, the Midlands and the North East. The organisation works alongside people facing significant barriers, helping them develop skills, confidence and pathways into employment while creating meaningful opportunities for long-term change. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive, Operations Director, Executive Director, Director of Services, Head of Programmes, Director of Operations, Managing Director, Director of Partnerships, Charity Director. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). Time in office negotiable Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. The role As Wales Insights Officer you will support efforts to achieve collective impact between our national organisation and the local Citizens Advice network across Wales. You will strengthen engagement, collaboration and collective communication, build insight from the network and colleagues across the national organisation and assess and report on the impact of collective actions across Wales. This is an exploratory, fixed-term role, made possible by generous funding from the Moondance Foundation, offering an exciting opportunity to deliver impact for Citizens Advice work in Wales and deepen relationships and communication between local, regional and national levels to deliver on our shared mission. In 2024, local offices in Wales came together to apply for and win regional and national grant funding from the Welsh Government - Advicelink Cymru (the Single Advice Fund) - a programme previously administered via the national organisation. This important success created an opportunity for reshaping the way that the national and local organisations work together, including work across regions, to engage with each other, deliver impact and avoid duplication. Based within our Wales Team, this role offers critical additional capacity and experience to deliver on our ambitions to enhance the way we work together with the local network, add value, ensure efficient and coordinated actions, and ensure we are responsive to new and emerging opportunities to grow our impact. By building relationships, gathering feedback, insights and impact, and facilitating opportunities to work together we can provide meaningful opportunities to facilitate learning and deliver collective impact. This role will: Support relationship building that strengthens our approach to working alongside the network in Wales on strategic priorities. Work alongside the team to capture insights and opportunities arising from local practice and our work together and use this to build wider awareness, understanding and strengthened opportunities for collaboration Use skills that enable you to assess, measure and support reporting on the impact of work together across Wales With support from the team you will co-lead a programme of communication, activity and events - alongside the Wales network and relevant national communication and engagement teams - that build engagement, support our ambitions, and raise our profile in Wales with key stakeholders. You will have a track record of building strong relationships, working across organisational boundaries, capturing and recording insight, and delivering strong communication and engagement in the context of local, regional or national charities. We are looking for a highly skilled individual with strong relational and communication skills, curiosity, and ambition to achieve real change for people in Wales via Citizens Advice local and national work. To apply Please submit an anonymous CV and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following essential criteria: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to write and produce engaging communications. Experience of building strong relationships with the ability to grow and maintain working relationships with a wide range of geographically dispersed groups and individuals. Good experience of developing and using a range of different communication techniques, processes and procedures. Good experience of analysing engagement data from a range of tools (intranet, email, collaboration tools such as Slack). Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives - from debt to evictions to trouble at work - and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service. Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We follow the social model of disability. We will offer an interview to disabled candidates who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident Interview Commitment where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed. We're a flexible employer, so this role may suit anyone who'd prefer a flexible arrangement to help their work/life balance, many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely. Whilst we prefer a blended approach between a local office, if one is near you, and home we're open to being flexible on location, occasionally a role may require you to be based in a certain location if that's the case it will be detailed in the advert or job description. This can be discussed in more detail during your interview. The National Citizens Advice operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales. Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently. We have been awarded the top charity in Third sectors' employer index, where it's recognised that Citizens Advice is an organization that not only prioritizes the people we serve but also values the wellbeing of its employees. Citizens Advice seeks to redeploy internal staff who are at risk or under notice of redundancy and will prioritise them in the recruitment process where necessary. If you have been confirmed as at risk or under notice of redundancy please ensure you indicate this in the at-risk box in your application. Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date. Mae cyfle newydd a chyffrous gennym i ymuno â Chyngor ar Bopeth fel Swyddog Mewnwelediadau Cymru. Mae Cyngor ar Bopeth yn cynnig cyngor cyfrinachol ar-lein, dros y ffôn, ac yn bersonol, yn rhad ac am ddim. Trwy ein rhwydwaith genedlaethol o elusennau rydym yn rhoi'r wybodaeth a'r hyder i bobl i'w galluogi i symud ymlaen - pwy bynnag ydyn nhw, a beth bynnag fo'u problem. A ydych chi eisiau gweithio i sefydliad sy'n gwneud gwahaniaeth, bob dydd, i bobl o bob cefndir? Mae angen help ar y bobl sy'n troi at Gyngor ar Bopeth i oresgyn rhwystr yn eu bywydau - dyled, cael eu troi allan o'u cartrefi, trafferthion yn y gwaith, ayyb - a gallwch fod yn allweddol iddynt o ran sicrhau'r cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt yn y ffordd gyflymaf, hawsaf a mwyaf effeithiol. Y swydd Fel Swyddog Mewnwelediadau Cymru, byddwch yn cefnogi ymdrechion i gyflawni effaith ar y cyd rhwng ein sefydliad cenedlaethol a'r rhwydwaith Cyngor ar Bopeth lleol ledled Cymru. Byddwch yn cryfhau ymgysylltiad, cydweithio a chyfathrebu ar y cyd, yn meithrin mewnwelediad gan y rhwydwaith a chydweithwyr ar draws y sefydliad cenedlaethol ac yn asesu ac yn adrodd ar effaith camau gweithredu ar y cyd ledled Cymru Mae hon yn rôl archwiliadol, tymor penodol, a wnaed yn bosibl diolch i gyllid hael gan Sefydliad Moondance, gan gynnig cyfle cyffrous i sicrhau effaith ar waith Cyngor ar Bopeth yng Nghymru a dyfnhau perthnasoedd a chyfathrebu rhwng lefelau lleol, rhanbarthol a chenedlaethol er mwyn cyflawni ein cenhadaeth gyffredin. Yn 2024, daeth swyddfeydd lleol yng Nghymru ynghyd i wneud cais am ac ennill cyllid grant rhanbarthol a chenedlaethol gan Lywodraeth Cymru - Advicelink Cymru (y Gronfa Gynghori Sengl) - rhaglen a weinyddid yn flaenorol drwy'r sefydliad cenedlaethol. Creodd y llwyddiant pwysig hwn gyfle i ail-lunio'r ffordd y mae'r sefydliadau cenedlaethol a lleol yn cydweithio, gan gynnwys gweithio ar draws rhanbarthau, er mwyn ymgysylltu â'i gilydd, cyflawni effaith ac osgoi dyblygu. Wedi'i lleoli o fewn ein Tîm Cymru, mae'r rôl hon yn cynnig capasiti a phrofiad ychwanegol hanfodol er mwyn cyflawni ein huchelgeisiau o ran gwella'r ffordd rydym yn cydweithio â'r rhwydwaith lleol, ychwanegu gwerth, sicrhau camau gweithredu effeithlon a chydlynol, a sicrhau ein bod yn ymatebol i gyfleoedd newydd a rhai sy'n dod i'r amlwg i gynyddu ein heffaith. Drwy feithrin perthnasoedd, casglu adborth, mewnwelediadau ac effaith, a hwyluso cyfleoedd i gydweithio, gallwn ddarparu cyfleoedd ystyrlon er mwyn hwyluso dysgu a chyflawni effaith ar y cyd. Yn y rôl hon byddwch yn: . click apply for full job details
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). Time in office negotiable Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. The role As Wales Insights Officer you will support efforts to achieve collective impact between our national organisation and the local Citizens Advice network across Wales. You will strengthen engagement, collaboration and collective communication, build insight from the network and colleagues across the national organisation and assess and report on the impact of collective actions across Wales. This is an exploratory, fixed-term role, made possible by generous funding from the Moondance Foundation, offering an exciting opportunity to deliver impact for Citizens Advice work in Wales and deepen relationships and communication between local, regional and national levels to deliver on our shared mission. In 2024, local offices in Wales came together to apply for and win regional and national grant funding from the Welsh Government - Advicelink Cymru (the Single Advice Fund) - a programme previously administered via the national organisation. This important success created an opportunity for reshaping the way that the national and local organisations work together, including work across regions, to engage with each other, deliver impact and avoid duplication. Based within our Wales Team, this role offers critical additional capacity and experience to deliver on our ambitions to enhance the way we work together with the local network, add value, ensure efficient and coordinated actions, and ensure we are responsive to new and emerging opportunities to grow our impact. By building relationships, gathering feedback, insights and impact, and facilitating opportunities to work together we can provide meaningful opportunities to facilitate learning and deliver collective impact. This role will: Support relationship building that strengthens our approach to working alongside the network in Wales on strategic priorities. Work alongside the team to capture insights and opportunities arising from local practice and our work together and use this to build wider awareness, understanding and strengthened opportunities for collaboration Use skills that enable you to assess, measure and support reporting on the impact of work together across Wales With support from the team you will co-lead a programme of communication, activity and events - alongside the Wales network and relevant national communication and engagement teams - that build engagement, support our ambitions, and raise our profile in Wales with key stakeholders. You will have a track record of building strong relationships, working across organisational boundaries, capturing and recording insight, and delivering strong communication and engagement in the context of local, regional or national charities. We are looking for a highly skilled individual with strong relational and communication skills, curiosity, and ambition to achieve real change for people in Wales via Citizens Advice local and national work. To apply Please submit an anonymous CV and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following essential criteria: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to write and produce engaging communications. Experience of building strong relationships with the ability to grow and maintain working relationships with a wide range of geographically dispersed groups and individuals. Good experience of developing and using a range of different communication techniques, processes and procedures. Good experience of analysing engagement data from a range of tools (intranet, email, collaboration tools such as Slack). Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives - from debt to evictions to trouble at work - and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service. Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We follow the social model of disability. We will offer an interview to disabled candidates who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident Interview Commitment where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed. We're a flexible employer, so this role may suit anyone who'd prefer a flexible arrangement to help their work/life balance, many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely. Whilst we prefer a blended approach between a local office, if one is near you, and home we're open to being flexible on location, occasionally a role may require you to be based in a certain location if that's the case it will be detailed in the advert or job description. This can be discussed in more detail during your interview. The National Citizens Advice operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales. Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently. We have been awarded the top charity in Third sectors' employer index, where it's recognised that Citizens Advice is an organization that not only prioritizes the people we serve but also values the wellbeing of its employees. Citizens Advice seeks to redeploy internal staff who are at risk or under notice of redundancy and will prioritise them in the recruitment process where necessary. If you have been confirmed as at risk or under notice of redundancy please ensure you indicate this in the at-risk box in your application. Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date. Mae cyfle newydd a chyffrous gennym i ymuno â Chyngor ar Bopeth fel Swyddog Mewnwelediadau Cymru. Mae Cyngor ar Bopeth yn cynnig cyngor cyfrinachol ar-lein, dros y ffôn, ac yn bersonol, yn rhad ac am ddim. Trwy ein rhwydwaith genedlaethol o elusennau rydym yn rhoi'r wybodaeth a'r hyder i bobl i'w galluogi i symud ymlaen - pwy bynnag ydyn nhw, a beth bynnag fo'u problem. A ydych chi eisiau gweithio i sefydliad sy'n gwneud gwahaniaeth, bob dydd, i bobl o bob cefndir? Mae angen help ar y bobl sy'n troi at Gyngor ar Bopeth i oresgyn rhwystr yn eu bywydau - dyled, cael eu troi allan o'u cartrefi, trafferthion yn y gwaith, ayyb - a gallwch fod yn allweddol iddynt o ran sicrhau'r cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt yn y ffordd gyflymaf, hawsaf a mwyaf effeithiol. Y swydd Fel Swyddog Mewnwelediadau Cymru, byddwch yn cefnogi ymdrechion i gyflawni effaith ar y cyd rhwng ein sefydliad cenedlaethol a'r rhwydwaith Cyngor ar Bopeth lleol ledled Cymru. Byddwch yn cryfhau ymgysylltiad, cydweithio a chyfathrebu ar y cyd, yn meithrin mewnwelediad gan y rhwydwaith a chydweithwyr ar draws y sefydliad cenedlaethol ac yn asesu ac yn adrodd ar effaith camau gweithredu ar y cyd ledled Cymru Mae hon yn rôl archwiliadol, tymor penodol, a wnaed yn bosibl diolch i gyllid hael gan Sefydliad Moondance, gan gynnig cyfle cyffrous i sicrhau effaith ar waith Cyngor ar Bopeth yng Nghymru a dyfnhau perthnasoedd a chyfathrebu rhwng lefelau lleol, rhanbarthol a chenedlaethol er mwyn cyflawni ein cenhadaeth gyffredin. Yn 2024, daeth swyddfeydd lleol yng Nghymru ynghyd i wneud cais am ac ennill cyllid grant rhanbarthol a chenedlaethol gan Lywodraeth Cymru - Advicelink Cymru (y Gronfa Gynghori Sengl) - rhaglen a weinyddid yn flaenorol drwy'r sefydliad cenedlaethol. Creodd y llwyddiant pwysig hwn gyfle i ail-lunio'r ffordd y mae'r sefydliadau cenedlaethol a lleol yn cydweithio, gan gynnwys gweithio ar draws rhanbarthau, er mwyn ymgysylltu â'i gilydd, cyflawni effaith ac osgoi dyblygu. Wedi'i lleoli o fewn ein Tîm Cymru, mae'r rôl hon yn cynnig capasiti a phrofiad ychwanegol hanfodol er mwyn cyflawni ein huchelgeisiau o ran gwella'r ffordd rydym yn cydweithio â'r rhwydwaith lleol, ychwanegu gwerth, sicrhau camau gweithredu effeithlon a chydlynol, a sicrhau ein bod yn ymatebol i gyfleoedd newydd a rhai sy'n dod i'r amlwg i gynyddu ein heffaith. Drwy feithrin perthnasoedd, casglu adborth, mewnwelediadau ac effaith, a hwyluso cyfleoedd i gydweithio, gallwn ddarparu cyfleoedd ystyrlon er mwyn hwyluso dysgu a chyflawni effaith ar y cyd. Yn y rôl hon byddwch yn: . click apply for full job details
ABOUT THE ROLE The Head of Communications has responsibility for Ubele's internal and external communications and digital activities in support of our strategic aims as well as oversight of communications across special projects. Central to the Head of Communications' role is responsibility for: Leading on delivery of Ubele's Communications Strategy, public and internal communications with key audiences and stakeholders via various channels, especially Ubele's website, email communications, social media and printed materials. With support where needed, leading the delivery of a small number of annual and special events, working alongside colleagues and partners. A crucial part of the role is working successfully with external partners, special projects comms teams, contractors and consultants to deliver on our communications objectives. Reporting to the COO and working closely with other senior leaders across departments to fulfil Ubele's strategy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES General Responsibilities/duties: Oversight of all external communications activity relating to the work of the organisation, including websites, email newsletters and social media. Oversight and management of the Creative Coordinator to effectively boost engagement and grow the organisation's social media channels. Guide and support the strategy that manages the creative outputs of the organisation across all projects and interests. Managing the organisation's websites, ensuring content is correct and up to date, developing new webpages, functionalities and layouts as required, with support from an external website developer as needed. Working closely with the Hub leads and programme managers to publicise training opportunities, events, funding programmes, and wider Ubele activities across the organisation's communication channels. Leading on cross-organisation conversations and convening cross-organisational groups to develop and coordinate a pipeline of content for blogs and case studies. Working with Hub Leads and our external PR support team (where relevant) to produce press releases including drafting quotes on behalf of the Leadership Team and coordinating the sign-off processes. Dealing with inbound press enquiries and crisis management comms with relevant support. Working with Hub Leads and our external PR support team (where relevant) to produce press releases including drafting quotes on behalf of the Leadership Team and coordinating the sign-off processes. Dealing with inbound press enquiries and crisis management comms with relevant support. Brand and marketing Ensuring consistent use of Ubele's brand across internal and external print and digital channels. Managing the design, print and distribution (as appropriate) of branded print and digital media, such as stationery, templates, invitations, leaflets and publications. Leading on brand guidelines, ensuring that they are adopted correctly across the organisation. Providing training and guidance to staff, teams and external partners on the correct use of the brand. Working with Hub leads and Creative Coordinator to manage sub-brands of Ubele projects and programmes and ensure that these are reflected in the organisation's brand guidelines. Planning & Delivery Deliver the communications strategy which will be set ahead of each financial year in line with the organisation's wider strategic objectives by the organisation's Management Board and Hub leads. Lead and advise on the key narratives, the best modes of communication and how to best reach our target audiences. Provide advice and guidance on communications to the Leadership Team, including on crisis communications and reputational risk management with support of PR freelancers. Setting and managing a communications calendar, supporting external-facing activities across Ubele's work. Advise Ubele's senior leaders on how activities including leadership training, provision of funding, social investment programmes, and various events might be publicised and communicated. Participate in internal strategy meetings, including reporting on Communications at the monthly staff team and leadership team meetings and, where required, at the Management Board meeting. Maintain strong working relationships with key sector contacts, especially Communications Leads at partner organisations. Events Attend and/or coordinate Ubele's presence at external events (sometimes out of normal office hours) relating to ongoing relationships (e.g. GLA or sector events) Organise and/or support the delivery of special events as required Support Programme Managers as required to deliver events (both in-person and digital) leveraging our pool of freelance events support where necessary. Support teams with media enquiries, ensuring that relevant team members are supported in public speaking events. Line management Will be line managed by new Chief Operating Officer Oversee and manage the work of the Creative Coordinator Collaborate with the Lead Designer, our PR agency and our pool of freelance professionals. General Other tasks, commensurate with the post, that senior leadership may deem appropriate (including occasional support for work that cuts across other areas of Ubele's work). To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders. To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. Ensure that the Ubele Initiative's internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. The postholder will treat as confidential any information that could be deemed personal, private or sensitive and will comply with the organisation's GDPR and safeguarding requirements. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience Demonstrable experience in senior communications roles with responsibility for developing and delivering communications strategies. Managing internal and external communications across multiple channels, including websites, email marketing, social media, media relations and print publications. Creating and delivering high-quality communications campaigns that increase engagement with a range of audiences. Managing organisational websites using content management systems (CMS). Developing engaging written content for a variety of audiences, including press releases, newsletters, reports, web content and social media. Experience of managing organisational branding and ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines. Planning and promoting events through integrated communications activity. Working collaboratively with senior leaders to provide strategic communications advice. Experience of working within the voluntary, community, charity or social enterprise sector. Experience of communications within an organisation focused on racial equity, community development or social inclusion. Experience of working with diverse community stakeholders and underrepresented groups Knowledge Strong understanding of communications planning, stakeholder engagement and audience development. Knowledge of digital communications, social media platforms, email marketing and website management. Understanding of media relations and reputation management. Knowledge of the policy and funding landscape affecting Black and minoritised communities in the UK. Knowledge of current communications trends and best practice across the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector. Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and how these influence communications practice. Skills and Abilities Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, engaging copy. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to think strategically while delivering operational communications activity. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate communications performance and use insight to improve outcomes. High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft 365 and communications platforms such as Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress (or similar CMS) and social media management tools. Ability to work independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgement. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately. Personal Qualities Passion for community development, social justice and reducing inequalities. Collaborative, inclusive and relationship-focused approach. Creative, proactive and solutions-focused. Flexible and adaptable Strong commitment to Ubele Initiative's values and mission.
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE The Head of Communications has responsibility for Ubele's internal and external communications and digital activities in support of our strategic aims as well as oversight of communications across special projects. Central to the Head of Communications' role is responsibility for: Leading on delivery of Ubele's Communications Strategy, public and internal communications with key audiences and stakeholders via various channels, especially Ubele's website, email communications, social media and printed materials. With support where needed, leading the delivery of a small number of annual and special events, working alongside colleagues and partners. A crucial part of the role is working successfully with external partners, special projects comms teams, contractors and consultants to deliver on our communications objectives. Reporting to the COO and working closely with other senior leaders across departments to fulfil Ubele's strategy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES General Responsibilities/duties: Oversight of all external communications activity relating to the work of the organisation, including websites, email newsletters and social media. Oversight and management of the Creative Coordinator to effectively boost engagement and grow the organisation's social media channels. Guide and support the strategy that manages the creative outputs of the organisation across all projects and interests. Managing the organisation's websites, ensuring content is correct and up to date, developing new webpages, functionalities and layouts as required, with support from an external website developer as needed. Working closely with the Hub leads and programme managers to publicise training opportunities, events, funding programmes, and wider Ubele activities across the organisation's communication channels. Leading on cross-organisation conversations and convening cross-organisational groups to develop and coordinate a pipeline of content for blogs and case studies. Working with Hub Leads and our external PR support team (where relevant) to produce press releases including drafting quotes on behalf of the Leadership Team and coordinating the sign-off processes. Dealing with inbound press enquiries and crisis management comms with relevant support. Working with Hub Leads and our external PR support team (where relevant) to produce press releases including drafting quotes on behalf of the Leadership Team and coordinating the sign-off processes. Dealing with inbound press enquiries and crisis management comms with relevant support. Brand and marketing Ensuring consistent use of Ubele's brand across internal and external print and digital channels. Managing the design, print and distribution (as appropriate) of branded print and digital media, such as stationery, templates, invitations, leaflets and publications. Leading on brand guidelines, ensuring that they are adopted correctly across the organisation. Providing training and guidance to staff, teams and external partners on the correct use of the brand. Working with Hub leads and Creative Coordinator to manage sub-brands of Ubele projects and programmes and ensure that these are reflected in the organisation's brand guidelines. Planning & Delivery Deliver the communications strategy which will be set ahead of each financial year in line with the organisation's wider strategic objectives by the organisation's Management Board and Hub leads. Lead and advise on the key narratives, the best modes of communication and how to best reach our target audiences. Provide advice and guidance on communications to the Leadership Team, including on crisis communications and reputational risk management with support of PR freelancers. Setting and managing a communications calendar, supporting external-facing activities across Ubele's work. Advise Ubele's senior leaders on how activities including leadership training, provision of funding, social investment programmes, and various events might be publicised and communicated. Participate in internal strategy meetings, including reporting on Communications at the monthly staff team and leadership team meetings and, where required, at the Management Board meeting. Maintain strong working relationships with key sector contacts, especially Communications Leads at partner organisations. Events Attend and/or coordinate Ubele's presence at external events (sometimes out of normal office hours) relating to ongoing relationships (e.g. GLA or sector events) Organise and/or support the delivery of special events as required Support Programme Managers as required to deliver events (both in-person and digital) leveraging our pool of freelance events support where necessary. Support teams with media enquiries, ensuring that relevant team members are supported in public speaking events. Line management Will be line managed by new Chief Operating Officer Oversee and manage the work of the Creative Coordinator Collaborate with the Lead Designer, our PR agency and our pool of freelance professionals. General Other tasks, commensurate with the post, that senior leadership may deem appropriate (including occasional support for work that cuts across other areas of Ubele's work). To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders. To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. Ensure that the Ubele Initiative's internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. The postholder will treat as confidential any information that could be deemed personal, private or sensitive and will comply with the organisation's GDPR and safeguarding requirements. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience Demonstrable experience in senior communications roles with responsibility for developing and delivering communications strategies. Managing internal and external communications across multiple channels, including websites, email marketing, social media, media relations and print publications. Creating and delivering high-quality communications campaigns that increase engagement with a range of audiences. Managing organisational websites using content management systems (CMS). Developing engaging written content for a variety of audiences, including press releases, newsletters, reports, web content and social media. Experience of managing organisational branding and ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines. Planning and promoting events through integrated communications activity. Working collaboratively with senior leaders to provide strategic communications advice. Experience of working within the voluntary, community, charity or social enterprise sector. Experience of communications within an organisation focused on racial equity, community development or social inclusion. Experience of working with diverse community stakeholders and underrepresented groups Knowledge Strong understanding of communications planning, stakeholder engagement and audience development. Knowledge of digital communications, social media platforms, email marketing and website management. Understanding of media relations and reputation management. Knowledge of the policy and funding landscape affecting Black and minoritised communities in the UK. Knowledge of current communications trends and best practice across the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector. Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and how these influence communications practice. Skills and Abilities Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, engaging copy. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to think strategically while delivering operational communications activity. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate communications performance and use insight to improve outcomes. High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft 365 and communications platforms such as Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress (or similar CMS) and social media management tools. Ability to work independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgement. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately. Personal Qualities Passion for community development, social justice and reducing inequalities. Collaborative, inclusive and relationship-focused approach. Creative, proactive and solutions-focused. Flexible and adaptable Strong commitment to Ubele Initiative's values and mission.
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education
Caerhun, Gwynedd
Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Bangor. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Bangor on a temp-to-perm basis. The main focus of this role is to provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives, complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our residents. You will also need to be able to help residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness, you will need a sharp attention to detail to ensure that the houses are clean, tidy and all repairs are reported and actioned.You will be allocated a number of properties to manage, working as part of a larger team to deliver the service across your region. To achieve this, you will need to have access to your own vehicle and have business insurance. Please note that this role is NOT a personal care role. Working hours 18.5 hours per week, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during your interview. The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00 Monday-Friday and Saturday 09.00 -17:00 on a rolling rotational basis. What you'll need to succeed Due to the nature of this role, candidates with experience within social housing and knowledge of Support Planning and welfare benefits/universal credit, will have an advantage in terms of transferable skills. The role is subject to Enhanced Adult DBS and a HMPPS Barring checks. If you already have this level of DBS on the update service, please let us know upon registration. What you'll get in return As mentioned above, this is a temp-to-perm role, so this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and start your career with Nacro! You will also receive weekly pay at a rate of 16.37 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jul 01, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Bangor. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Bangor on a temp-to-perm basis. The main focus of this role is to provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives, complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our residents. You will also need to be able to help residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness, you will need a sharp attention to detail to ensure that the houses are clean, tidy and all repairs are reported and actioned.You will be allocated a number of properties to manage, working as part of a larger team to deliver the service across your region. To achieve this, you will need to have access to your own vehicle and have business insurance. Please note that this role is NOT a personal care role. Working hours 18.5 hours per week, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during your interview. The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00 Monday-Friday and Saturday 09.00 -17:00 on a rolling rotational basis. What you'll need to succeed Due to the nature of this role, candidates with experience within social housing and knowledge of Support Planning and welfare benefits/universal credit, will have an advantage in terms of transferable skills. The role is subject to Enhanced Adult DBS and a HMPPS Barring checks. If you already have this level of DBS on the update service, please let us know upon registration. What you'll get in return As mentioned above, this is a temp-to-perm role, so this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and start your career with Nacro! You will also receive weekly pay at a rate of 16.37 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Housing Interventions Officer - Custody Based - HMP Parc Location: Bridgend Salary : £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Are you a positive, solutions-focused professional with a passion for preventing homelessness and reducing reoffending? If you're driven by supporting meaningful change for people involved in the criminal justice system, this could be the ideal role for you. As a Housing Interventions Officer, you'll be based primarily at HMP Parc, working side-by-side with Probation resettlement colleagues and directly with men in custody and on release. Occasional travel to HMP Cardiff, Swansea, Usk or Prescoed may be required depending on service need. You'll deliver housing-focused interventions that prevent homelessness, improve access to accommodation and support successful resettlement into the community. What you'll be doing Deliver 1-to-1 housing advice and interventions within the prison environment Complete holistic housing needs assessments and develop clear, structured action plans Prevent homelessness by securing and sustaining suitable accommodation Source private rented accommodation (HMOs, shared housing, studios and 1-beds) Liaise with landlords and agents, including negotiating rent and tenancy terms Ensure properties meet legal, health & safety and Rent Smart Wales requirements Work closely with Prison, Probation and housing partners to manage risk and achieve targets Encourage engagement with Forward Connect and other appropriate support services What we're looking for Good knowledge of housing and welfare benefits systems Experience providing housing and welfare advice Experience assessing housing and wider support needs Ability to develop support plans to help people sustain tenancies Understanding of homelessness, abstinence-based recovery and complex needs Experience supporting people facing multiple disadvantage If you're motivated, resilient and committed to reducing reoffending through stable housing, we'd love to hear from you. All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Housing Interventions Officer - Custody Based - HMP Parc Location: Bridgend Salary : £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Are you a positive, solutions-focused professional with a passion for preventing homelessness and reducing reoffending? If you're driven by supporting meaningful change for people involved in the criminal justice system, this could be the ideal role for you. As a Housing Interventions Officer, you'll be based primarily at HMP Parc, working side-by-side with Probation resettlement colleagues and directly with men in custody and on release. Occasional travel to HMP Cardiff, Swansea, Usk or Prescoed may be required depending on service need. You'll deliver housing-focused interventions that prevent homelessness, improve access to accommodation and support successful resettlement into the community. What you'll be doing Deliver 1-to-1 housing advice and interventions within the prison environment Complete holistic housing needs assessments and develop clear, structured action plans Prevent homelessness by securing and sustaining suitable accommodation Source private rented accommodation (HMOs, shared housing, studios and 1-beds) Liaise with landlords and agents, including negotiating rent and tenancy terms Ensure properties meet legal, health & safety and Rent Smart Wales requirements Work closely with Prison, Probation and housing partners to manage risk and achieve targets Encourage engagement with Forward Connect and other appropriate support services What we're looking for Good knowledge of housing and welfare benefits systems Experience providing housing and welfare advice Experience assessing housing and wider support needs Ability to develop support plans to help people sustain tenancies Understanding of homelessness, abstinence-based recovery and complex needs Experience supporting people facing multiple disadvantage If you're motivated, resilient and committed to reducing reoffending through stable housing, we'd love to hear from you. All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
For over 60 years this charity has been building a better childhood for all. Research and Development Officer Contract: Permanent Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) Salary: £34,408 per annum, FTE (£27,526 per annum for 28 hours per week), with annual salary increments for the first three years Location: Homebased - however the employer has offices in Sheffield, Newton Abbot, London and Belfast that staff can work from should they choose. The Vacancy This charity is looking for a talented Research and Development Officer to join their children and families team. In this role you will develop and deliver accessible content and learning activities that promote evidence-informed practice and policy across child and family social care, youth and family justice as part of their annual delivery programme for their partners. You will also be involved in the delivery of commissioned project work. The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering resources, workshops, webinars, and events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong written and editorial skills, excellent facilitation skills and who is confident distilling complex information into accessible learning materials. While the position requires engagement with and understanding of research, it is not a primary research role. Key responsibilities are: Producing evidence-informed practice and policy resources in a range of formats (e.g. publications, videos, podcasts, animations). This includes evidence scoping, content development, commissioning, project management, editing, writing and quality assuring resources from inception to publication. Leading the development and delivery of concise, accessible content and learning activities to enable the development of evidence-informed practice and policy in the sector. Developing and facilitating learning sessions and events with a range of participants, including senior leaders across the sector. Working on a range of commissioned project work, from development/design through to analysis; presenting findings on completion and representing the organisation in project teams with academic and practice partners. Building strong relationships with sector experts and effectively managing relationships with authors, facilitators, people with lived experience and those working in research, policy and practice. The Organisation The employer works with organisations across the adults and children's social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Their focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages. For more than 60 years, they have championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. They interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how they improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. They push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. They are united for better childhoods and brighter futures. The Benefits 30 Days Annual Leave Generous Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working Winter Holiday Closure & Break Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 8th July 2026 Please note that the employer reserves the right to close this vacancy early should they receive a high volume of applications. They encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This employer is actively seeking to broaden the diversity of their staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues they work on. No agencies please.
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
For over 60 years this charity has been building a better childhood for all. Research and Development Officer Contract: Permanent Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) Salary: £34,408 per annum, FTE (£27,526 per annum for 28 hours per week), with annual salary increments for the first three years Location: Homebased - however the employer has offices in Sheffield, Newton Abbot, London and Belfast that staff can work from should they choose. The Vacancy This charity is looking for a talented Research and Development Officer to join their children and families team. In this role you will develop and deliver accessible content and learning activities that promote evidence-informed practice and policy across child and family social care, youth and family justice as part of their annual delivery programme for their partners. You will also be involved in the delivery of commissioned project work. The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering resources, workshops, webinars, and events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong written and editorial skills, excellent facilitation skills and who is confident distilling complex information into accessible learning materials. While the position requires engagement with and understanding of research, it is not a primary research role. Key responsibilities are: Producing evidence-informed practice and policy resources in a range of formats (e.g. publications, videos, podcasts, animations). This includes evidence scoping, content development, commissioning, project management, editing, writing and quality assuring resources from inception to publication. Leading the development and delivery of concise, accessible content and learning activities to enable the development of evidence-informed practice and policy in the sector. Developing and facilitating learning sessions and events with a range of participants, including senior leaders across the sector. Working on a range of commissioned project work, from development/design through to analysis; presenting findings on completion and representing the organisation in project teams with academic and practice partners. Building strong relationships with sector experts and effectively managing relationships with authors, facilitators, people with lived experience and those working in research, policy and practice. The Organisation The employer works with organisations across the adults and children's social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Their focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages. For more than 60 years, they have championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. They interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how they improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. They push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. They are united for better childhoods and brighter futures. The Benefits 30 Days Annual Leave Generous Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working Winter Holiday Closure & Break Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 8th July 2026 Please note that the employer reserves the right to close this vacancy early should they receive a high volume of applications. They encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This employer is actively seeking to broaden the diversity of their staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues they work on. No agencies please.
We are currently recruiting for an Attendance Support Officer to join a busy Education and Early Intervention team based in Wrexham. This rewarding role involves working directly with schools, young people, families and partner agencies to improve school attendance, engagement and educational outcomes. You will play a key role in identifying barriers to attendance and supporting pupils to access education successfully. Location: Lambpit Street, Wrexham, LL11 1AR Pay Rate: 13.50 per hour Contract: 8 Weeks Initially (Likely Extension) Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle Essential Key Responsibilities: Conduct home visits to investigate and support school attendance issues. Work closely with schools, parents and pupils to improve attendance and engagement. Develop and monitor Attendance Improvement Plans. Provide mentoring and support to young people experiencing barriers to education. Liaise with partner agencies including Children's Services, Youth Justice, Police and third-sector organisations. Complete attendance audits and provide recommendations to schools. Maintain accurate records, reports and attendance data. Essential Requirements: Experience working with children, young people and families. Experience within education, youth work, family support, social care, safeguarding or a related field. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently. Full UK Driving Licence. Access to a vehicle for work purposes. If you have experience supporting young people and families and are passionate about improving educational outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
We are currently recruiting for an Attendance Support Officer to join a busy Education and Early Intervention team based in Wrexham. This rewarding role involves working directly with schools, young people, families and partner agencies to improve school attendance, engagement and educational outcomes. You will play a key role in identifying barriers to attendance and supporting pupils to access education successfully. Location: Lambpit Street, Wrexham, LL11 1AR Pay Rate: 13.50 per hour Contract: 8 Weeks Initially (Likely Extension) Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle Essential Key Responsibilities: Conduct home visits to investigate and support school attendance issues. Work closely with schools, parents and pupils to improve attendance and engagement. Develop and monitor Attendance Improvement Plans. Provide mentoring and support to young people experiencing barriers to education. Liaise with partner agencies including Children's Services, Youth Justice, Police and third-sector organisations. Complete attendance audits and provide recommendations to schools. Maintain accurate records, reports and attendance data. Essential Requirements: Experience working with children, young people and families. Experience within education, youth work, family support, social care, safeguarding or a related field. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently. Full UK Driving Licence. Access to a vehicle for work purposes. If you have experience supporting young people and families and are passionate about improving educational outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer Hackney, London 24.96 PAYE / 33.64 Umbrella ASAP Start Locum Contract Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer to join the Domestic Abuse Intervention Service within Hackney Council on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering Hackney's innovative and holistic domestic abuse intervention model, supporting victims of domestic abuse while working collaboratively with partners to reduce harm and improve outcomes across the borough. The Role As a Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer, you will manage a complex caseload, undertaking proactive interventions to reduce risk, safeguard victims, and promote long-term safety. You will work closely with victims, families, partner agencies and, where appropriate, perpetrators to deliver effective risk management and support plans. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of risk, need and vulnerability. Developing and implementing intervention and safety plans for victims of domestic abuse. Carrying out community and home visits, including assertive outreach to engage hard-to-reach individuals. Working alongside police, criminal justice agencies and other partners to manage and reduce risk. Participating in and chairing multi-agency case reviews and meetings. Preparing high-quality written reports for courts, panels and partner agencies. Advocating on behalf of victims and ensuring their rights, voices and needs are represented. Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns for children and vulnerable adults. Delivering training and professional guidance on domestic abuse and gender-based violence. About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have: Experience working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse, gender-based violence or safeguarding services. Strong knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and safety planning. Experience working with individuals facing complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse or homelessness. The ability to build effective relationships with clients and partner agencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience producing professional reports and case records. Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and multi-agency working. Essential Qualifications IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) qualification, Domestic Abuse Prevention Advocate qualification, Social Work England recognised Social Work qualification (with SWE registration), or equivalent recognised qualification. Enhanced DBS check. Why Apply? Opportunity to make a genuine impact supporting victims of domestic abuse. Work within a respected and forward-thinking local authority. Join a dedicated service committed to tackling violence against women and girls. Interested? Apply today or contact (url removed) for more information. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer Hackney, London 24.96 PAYE / 33.64 Umbrella ASAP Start Locum Contract Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer to join the Domestic Abuse Intervention Service within Hackney Council on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering Hackney's innovative and holistic domestic abuse intervention model, supporting victims of domestic abuse while working collaboratively with partners to reduce harm and improve outcomes across the borough. The Role As a Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer, you will manage a complex caseload, undertaking proactive interventions to reduce risk, safeguard victims, and promote long-term safety. You will work closely with victims, families, partner agencies and, where appropriate, perpetrators to deliver effective risk management and support plans. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of risk, need and vulnerability. Developing and implementing intervention and safety plans for victims of domestic abuse. Carrying out community and home visits, including assertive outreach to engage hard-to-reach individuals. Working alongside police, criminal justice agencies and other partners to manage and reduce risk. Participating in and chairing multi-agency case reviews and meetings. Preparing high-quality written reports for courts, panels and partner agencies. Advocating on behalf of victims and ensuring their rights, voices and needs are represented. Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns for children and vulnerable adults. Delivering training and professional guidance on domestic abuse and gender-based violence. About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have: Experience working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse, gender-based violence or safeguarding services. Strong knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and safety planning. Experience working with individuals facing complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse or homelessness. The ability to build effective relationships with clients and partner agencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience producing professional reports and case records. Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and multi-agency working. Essential Qualifications IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) qualification, Domestic Abuse Prevention Advocate qualification, Social Work England recognised Social Work qualification (with SWE registration), or equivalent recognised qualification. Enhanced DBS check. Why Apply? Opportunity to make a genuine impact supporting victims of domestic abuse. Work within a respected and forward-thinking local authority. Join a dedicated service committed to tackling violence against women and girls. Interested? Apply today or contact (url removed) for more information. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Service Care Solutions
Everthorpe, North Humberside
Probation Service Officer Location: HMP Humber Duration: Approximately 12 Months (Maternity Cover) Hours: Full-Time Salary: 22.89 ltd per hour (umbrella rate) or 15.00 PAYE approx. equivalent The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for experienced Probation Service Officers (PSOs) to join teams based at HMP Doncaster and HMP Humber on fixed-term contracts of approximately 12 months to provide maternity cover. This is an excellent opportunity for criminal justice professionals to play a key role in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of individuals within the probation system. The successful candidates will undertake a full range of offender management responsibilities, supporting individuals before and after sentencing while contributing to public protection and reducing reoffending. Key Responsibilities As a Probation Service Officer, you will: Manage a caseload of individuals assessed as presenting a low to medium risk of harm and provide support to Probation Officers in higher-risk cases. Undertake assessments, sentence implementation activities and offender management responsibilities. Contribute to the development and delivery of Risk Management Plans, reporting any significant changes relating to risk, safeguarding concerns, reoffending behaviour or non-compliance. Prepare reports and documentation for courts, criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. Provide information, advice and recommendations to criminal courts and partner agencies. Supervise individuals subject to community orders, suspended sentence orders and those transitioning from custody into the community. Maintain accurate records and case management information using relevant IT systems within agreed timescales. Make effective referrals to internal and external services, ensuring individuals receive appropriate interventions and support. Liaise with offender managers, intervention teams, prison staff, service providers and external agencies to monitor progress and manage risk. Conduct prison, home and community visits in accordance with service policies and procedures. Undertake court-based work, including report writing and breach proceedings where required. Deliver and co-facilitate accredited programmes and structured interventions where appropriate. Carry out mandatory alcohol and drug testing in line with operational requirements. Fulfil safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults in accordance with statutory guidance and organisational policies. Demonstrate positive role modelling by promoting pro-social behaviour and challenging anti-social attitudes and behaviours. Support colleagues and provide operational cover across teams when required. Essential Requirements Experience working within criminal justice, prisons, probation, social care, safeguarding, housing, substance misuse services, mental health services, youth offending services, or another related support environment. Strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding and professional boundaries. Experience managing caseloads, supporting vulnerable individuals, or coordinating support plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and service users. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Competent IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records and documentation. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Desirable Requirements Previous experience working directly with offenders, people on probation, or within a criminal justice setting would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience of offender management, rehabilitation, resettlement, safeguarding or risk management. Experience preparing reports or assessments. Knowledge of HMPPS, probation services or prison-based offender management processes. Experience delivering structured interventions, programmes or support services. What We're Looking For The successful candidates will be resilient, organised and committed to supporting rehabilitation while maintaining a strong focus on public protection. You will be confident working with a diverse range of individuals and able to exercise sound professional judgement when managing risk and safeguarding concerns. Additional Information These positions are fixed-term contracts for approximately 12 months to provide maternity cover. Opportunities are available at both HMP Doncaster and HMP Humber. Some flexibility may be required, including occasional out-of-hours working depending on operational needs. Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant prison security clearance and pre-employment checks. If you are interested in this role please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Jun 29, 2026
Contractor
Probation Service Officer Location: HMP Humber Duration: Approximately 12 Months (Maternity Cover) Hours: Full-Time Salary: 22.89 ltd per hour (umbrella rate) or 15.00 PAYE approx. equivalent The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for experienced Probation Service Officers (PSOs) to join teams based at HMP Doncaster and HMP Humber on fixed-term contracts of approximately 12 months to provide maternity cover. This is an excellent opportunity for criminal justice professionals to play a key role in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of individuals within the probation system. The successful candidates will undertake a full range of offender management responsibilities, supporting individuals before and after sentencing while contributing to public protection and reducing reoffending. Key Responsibilities As a Probation Service Officer, you will: Manage a caseload of individuals assessed as presenting a low to medium risk of harm and provide support to Probation Officers in higher-risk cases. Undertake assessments, sentence implementation activities and offender management responsibilities. Contribute to the development and delivery of Risk Management Plans, reporting any significant changes relating to risk, safeguarding concerns, reoffending behaviour or non-compliance. Prepare reports and documentation for courts, criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. Provide information, advice and recommendations to criminal courts and partner agencies. Supervise individuals subject to community orders, suspended sentence orders and those transitioning from custody into the community. Maintain accurate records and case management information using relevant IT systems within agreed timescales. Make effective referrals to internal and external services, ensuring individuals receive appropriate interventions and support. Liaise with offender managers, intervention teams, prison staff, service providers and external agencies to monitor progress and manage risk. Conduct prison, home and community visits in accordance with service policies and procedures. Undertake court-based work, including report writing and breach proceedings where required. Deliver and co-facilitate accredited programmes and structured interventions where appropriate. Carry out mandatory alcohol and drug testing in line with operational requirements. Fulfil safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults in accordance with statutory guidance and organisational policies. Demonstrate positive role modelling by promoting pro-social behaviour and challenging anti-social attitudes and behaviours. Support colleagues and provide operational cover across teams when required. Essential Requirements Experience working within criminal justice, prisons, probation, social care, safeguarding, housing, substance misuse services, mental health services, youth offending services, or another related support environment. Strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding and professional boundaries. Experience managing caseloads, supporting vulnerable individuals, or coordinating support plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and service users. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Competent IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records and documentation. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Desirable Requirements Previous experience working directly with offenders, people on probation, or within a criminal justice setting would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience of offender management, rehabilitation, resettlement, safeguarding or risk management. Experience preparing reports or assessments. Knowledge of HMPPS, probation services or prison-based offender management processes. Experience delivering structured interventions, programmes or support services. What We're Looking For The successful candidates will be resilient, organised and committed to supporting rehabilitation while maintaining a strong focus on public protection. You will be confident working with a diverse range of individuals and able to exercise sound professional judgement when managing risk and safeguarding concerns. Additional Information These positions are fixed-term contracts for approximately 12 months to provide maternity cover. Opportunities are available at both HMP Doncaster and HMP Humber. Some flexibility may be required, including occasional out-of-hours working depending on operational needs. Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant prison security clearance and pre-employment checks. If you are interested in this role please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Qualified Probation Officer (PO) Unique London Region Role (Based in Norwich) Location: Norwich City Centre (Supporting the London Region virtually) Contract: 12 Months (Full-Time, 37 hours per week) Financials: 30.36 Ltd p/h The Opportunity I am currently partnering with the Probation Service to recruit a qualified Probation Officer (PO) for a highly unique, 12-month assignment within their Corporate Services directorate. This role offers the best of both worlds: you will be supporting the fast-paced, high-stakes London Region , but you will be physically based in the London Service Centre in Norwich city centre . If you are a qualified PO who wants the professional challenge and prestige of handling London-region operations, but you want to enjoy the lifestyle, community, and city-centre benefits of being based in Norfolk, this is the perfect balance. The Role Instead of a standard caseload, this position is heavily focused on professional leadership, oversight, and team support. You will be: Working out of a prime Norwich city centre office (located near the cathedral with excellent public transport links). Supporting, guiding, and mentoring a team of Probation Services Officers (PSOs) who are working virtually across the London region. Ensuring all service delivery, risk management, and casework supervision adhere strictly to National Standards and Criminal Justice legislation. What You Need to Apply PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice Diploma in Probation Studies (DiPS) Diploma in Social Work (Probation option) CQSW (Probation option) Key Skills Required: Comprehensive knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, current legislation, and National Standards. The ability to manage and support staff effectively in a virtual or remote environment. Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between the Norwich hub and the London operational field. If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Qualified Probation Officer (PO) Unique London Region Role (Based in Norwich) Location: Norwich City Centre (Supporting the London Region virtually) Contract: 12 Months (Full-Time, 37 hours per week) Financials: 30.36 Ltd p/h The Opportunity I am currently partnering with the Probation Service to recruit a qualified Probation Officer (PO) for a highly unique, 12-month assignment within their Corporate Services directorate. This role offers the best of both worlds: you will be supporting the fast-paced, high-stakes London Region , but you will be physically based in the London Service Centre in Norwich city centre . If you are a qualified PO who wants the professional challenge and prestige of handling London-region operations, but you want to enjoy the lifestyle, community, and city-centre benefits of being based in Norfolk, this is the perfect balance. The Role Instead of a standard caseload, this position is heavily focused on professional leadership, oversight, and team support. You will be: Working out of a prime Norwich city centre office (located near the cathedral with excellent public transport links). Supporting, guiding, and mentoring a team of Probation Services Officers (PSOs) who are working virtually across the London region. Ensuring all service delivery, risk management, and casework supervision adhere strictly to National Standards and Criminal Justice legislation. What You Need to Apply PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice Diploma in Probation Studies (DiPS) Diploma in Social Work (Probation option) CQSW (Probation option) Key Skills Required: Comprehensive knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, current legislation, and National Standards. The ability to manage and support staff effectively in a virtual or remote environment. Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between the Norwich hub and the London operational field. If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)
Housing Interventions Officer - Custody Based - HMP Parc Location: Bridgend Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Are you a positive, solutions-focused professional with a passion for preventing homelessness and reducing reoffending? If you re driven by supporting meaningful change for people involved in the criminal justice system, this could be the ideal role for you. As a Housing Interventions Officer, you ll be based primarily at HMP Parc, working side-by-side with Probation resettlement colleagues and directly with men in custody and on release. Occasional travel to HMP Cardiff, Swansea, Usk or Prescoed may be required depending on service need. You ll deliver housing-focused interventions that prevent homelessness, improve access to accommodation and support successful resettlement into the community. What you ll be doing Deliver 1-to-1 housing advice and interventions within the prison environment Complete holistic housing needs assessments and develop clear, structured action plans Prevent homelessness by securing and sustaining suitable accommodation Source private rented accommodation (HMOs, shared housing, studios and 1-beds) Liaise with landlords and agents, including negotiating rent and tenancy terms Ensure properties meet legal, health & safety and Rent Smart Wales requirements Work closely with Prison, Probation and housing partners to manage risk and achieve targets Encourage engagement with Forward Connect and other appropriate support services What we re looking for Good knowledge of housing and welfare benefits systems Experience providing housing and welfare advice Experience assessing housing and wider support needs Ability to develop support plans to help people sustain tenancies Understanding of homelessness, abstinence-based recovery and complex needs Experience supporting people facing multiple disadvantage If you re motivated, resilient and committed to reducing reoffending through stable housing, we d love to hear from you. All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Housing Interventions Officer - Custody Based - HMP Parc Location: Bridgend Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Are you a positive, solutions-focused professional with a passion for preventing homelessness and reducing reoffending? If you re driven by supporting meaningful change for people involved in the criminal justice system, this could be the ideal role for you. As a Housing Interventions Officer, you ll be based primarily at HMP Parc, working side-by-side with Probation resettlement colleagues and directly with men in custody and on release. Occasional travel to HMP Cardiff, Swansea, Usk or Prescoed may be required depending on service need. You ll deliver housing-focused interventions that prevent homelessness, improve access to accommodation and support successful resettlement into the community. What you ll be doing Deliver 1-to-1 housing advice and interventions within the prison environment Complete holistic housing needs assessments and develop clear, structured action plans Prevent homelessness by securing and sustaining suitable accommodation Source private rented accommodation (HMOs, shared housing, studios and 1-beds) Liaise with landlords and agents, including negotiating rent and tenancy terms Ensure properties meet legal, health & safety and Rent Smart Wales requirements Work closely with Prison, Probation and housing partners to manage risk and achieve targets Encourage engagement with Forward Connect and other appropriate support services What we re looking for Good knowledge of housing and welfare benefits systems Experience providing housing and welfare advice Experience assessing housing and wider support needs Ability to develop support plans to help people sustain tenancies Understanding of homelessness, abstinence-based recovery and complex needs Experience supporting people facing multiple disadvantage If you re motivated, resilient and committed to reducing reoffending through stable housing, we d love to hear from you. All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our Mid Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that you must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. For further information please contact UEC Team managers or IND2
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our Mid Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that you must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. For further information please contact UEC Team managers or IND2
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
HM Prison & Probation Service
Southport, Merseyside
Probation Services Officer - Liverpool North Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career. It's an extraordinary role. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be? About the role As a Probation services officer, you'll have a similar job to a fully qualified probation officer. The main difference is you'll work with medium and lower risk clients. That's not to say it'll be easy. There's no doubt this is a challenging role. We'll look to you to assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system and support offenders. This could involve everything from providing practical advice about housing and employment to simply listening. You will be liaising, providing information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies. You will also work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation. About you You don't need a degree for this role. We're much more interested in your personal qualities. Ideally with experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties, you'll be empathetic, patient and resilient. You will have the ability to evidence high level numeracy and literacy skills required to read, understand and interpret policies and the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders or minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English, Maths. About us The Probation Service works with offenders who are pre or post-release from prison or serving community sentences. Our role is to support their rehabilitation and protect the public. People come from all walks of life to form one team in the Probation Service. Join us and you'll be part of a supportive team that thrives on sharing knowledge and expertise. If this sounds like you, apply now.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Probation Services Officer - Liverpool North Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career. It's an extraordinary role. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be? About the role As a Probation services officer, you'll have a similar job to a fully qualified probation officer. The main difference is you'll work with medium and lower risk clients. That's not to say it'll be easy. There's no doubt this is a challenging role. We'll look to you to assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system and support offenders. This could involve everything from providing practical advice about housing and employment to simply listening. You will be liaising, providing information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies. You will also work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation. About you You don't need a degree for this role. We're much more interested in your personal qualities. Ideally with experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties, you'll be empathetic, patient and resilient. You will have the ability to evidence high level numeracy and literacy skills required to read, understand and interpret policies and the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders or minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English, Maths. About us The Probation Service works with offenders who are pre or post-release from prison or serving community sentences. Our role is to support their rehabilitation and protect the public. People come from all walks of life to form one team in the Probation Service. Join us and you'll be part of a supportive team that thrives on sharing knowledge and expertise. If this sounds like you, apply now.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement & Training Officer to join the Engagement team covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based out of our Chandlers Ford office on a hybrid basis with the expectation of 60% of your working week from the office. The role will include regular travel across the Hampshire & Isle of Wight region. You will be required to work flexibly to attend events in evenings and weekends, time off in lieu will be given. As a Community Engagement & Training Officer, you will play a vital role in strengthening Victim Support's presence and impact within the community. Your responsibilities will include: Developing Engaging Content: Creating compelling and inclusive social media content tailored to diverse audiences to raise awareness of Victim Support's services and initiatives. You will also be required to create posters, leaflets and other promotional material to help inform communities about the service. Event Coordination and Representation: Organising and representing Victim Support at community events such as Pride, 999 Days, and local fairs. You will engage directly with victims and witnesses of crime, offering immediate emotional and practical support. Delivering Presentations : Designing and delivering impactful presentations to criminal justice partners, including police and probation services, to promote collaboration and raise awareness of Victim Support's work. Community Relationship Building: Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with community leaders, local organisations, and stakeholders to enhance outreach and support networks. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. Due to vetting requirements the successful candidate must have lived within the UK for three years. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement & Training Officer to join the Engagement team covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based out of our Chandlers Ford office on a hybrid basis with the expectation of 60% of your working week from the office. The role will include regular travel across the Hampshire & Isle of Wight region. You will be required to work flexibly to attend events in evenings and weekends, time off in lieu will be given. As a Community Engagement & Training Officer, you will play a vital role in strengthening Victim Support's presence and impact within the community. Your responsibilities will include: Developing Engaging Content: Creating compelling and inclusive social media content tailored to diverse audiences to raise awareness of Victim Support's services and initiatives. You will also be required to create posters, leaflets and other promotional material to help inform communities about the service. Event Coordination and Representation: Organising and representing Victim Support at community events such as Pride, 999 Days, and local fairs. You will engage directly with victims and witnesses of crime, offering immediate emotional and practical support. Delivering Presentations : Designing and delivering impactful presentations to criminal justice partners, including police and probation services, to promote collaboration and raise awareness of Victim Support's work. Community Relationship Building: Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with community leaders, local organisations, and stakeholders to enhance outreach and support networks. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. Due to vetting requirements the successful candidate must have lived within the UK for three years. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
