Role: Qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Location: Merseyside Type: Permanent Salary: £31,000 - £32,000 per annum Our client, a specialist domestic abuse charity, is seeking an IDVA to support survivors at high risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners, or family members. The role focuses on ensuring their safety and that of their children. Synopsis of duties: To provide practical and emotional support to women, applying the principles of effective casework when supporting survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse at the highest risk and their children and to advocate for survivors to ensure their needs are met To establish the risks to and the needs of survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, identifying and prioritising those at the highest risk. To develop and deliver individual support and risk management plans to address the risk of harm to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse and their children, working directly with all key agency partners to ensure that their plans are coordinated through the MARAC. To advocate, both verbally and in writing, in a range of settings including in civil and criminal proceedings and with criminal justice professionals work in partnership with other agencies, including participation at the MARAC, and to contribute to the design of interventions and the design of plans which protect survivors and their children whilst maintaining an independent role on behalf of the survivors, keeping their safety central to the plans. To be an ambassador, working in partnership with other agencies to ensure an effective, coordinated community response to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse and their children To ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the advocacy coordinator, or if unavailable another manager To recognise, respect and address the needs of service-users who face barriers when seeking help to access the advocacy service, including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBT communities, disabled people and other hard to reach groups. To support the empowerment of survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation, and to help them regain control of their lives. To carry out periodic and regular case reviews in liaison with the line manager, to review ongoing risk and needs, using the outcomes to inform action planning. To report any problems/difficulties/complaints to the line manager and participate in follow up investigations as required. To maintain confidentiality and to ensure that professional boundaries are observed when working with clients, staff and external bodies and to work within Code of Conduct. Essential Requirements: Qualified IDVA Worked with vulnerable adults and children, including those with complex needs. Keeping written/electronic records and evaluations. Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Role: Qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Location: Merseyside Type: Permanent Salary: £31,000 - £32,000 per annum Our client, a specialist domestic abuse charity, is seeking an IDVA to support survivors at high risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners, or family members. The role focuses on ensuring their safety and that of their children. Synopsis of duties: To provide practical and emotional support to women, applying the principles of effective casework when supporting survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse at the highest risk and their children and to advocate for survivors to ensure their needs are met To establish the risks to and the needs of survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, identifying and prioritising those at the highest risk. To develop and deliver individual support and risk management plans to address the risk of harm to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse and their children, working directly with all key agency partners to ensure that their plans are coordinated through the MARAC. To advocate, both verbally and in writing, in a range of settings including in civil and criminal proceedings and with criminal justice professionals work in partnership with other agencies, including participation at the MARAC, and to contribute to the design of interventions and the design of plans which protect survivors and their children whilst maintaining an independent role on behalf of the survivors, keeping their safety central to the plans. To be an ambassador, working in partnership with other agencies to ensure an effective, coordinated community response to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse and their children To ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the advocacy coordinator, or if unavailable another manager To recognise, respect and address the needs of service-users who face barriers when seeking help to access the advocacy service, including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBT communities, disabled people and other hard to reach groups. To support the empowerment of survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation, and to help them regain control of their lives. To carry out periodic and regular case reviews in liaison with the line manager, to review ongoing risk and needs, using the outcomes to inform action planning. To report any problems/difficulties/complaints to the line manager and participate in follow up investigations as required. To maintain confidentiality and to ensure that professional boundaries are observed when working with clients, staff and external bodies and to work within Code of Conduct. Essential Requirements: Qualified IDVA Worked with vulnerable adults and children, including those with complex needs. Keeping written/electronic records and evaluations. Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR A PRACTICE DEVLOPMENT LEAD TO DRIVE EXCEPTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN THAT BREAK CYCLES OF CRIME AND IGNITE SYSTEM CHANGE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the SHiFT movement as Practice Development Lead for the North, supporting SHiFT's existing Practices in Manchester and Middlesbrough and the new Tees Remand Reduction Programme and Greater Manchester Remand Programme. The PDL North works under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change (North) and is the primary QA/QI resource for both programmes, holding close knowledge of every child's case, driving the learning-practice loop, and supporting Guides and Lead Guides to embed SHiFT's practice model in the remand context. This is a practitioner-facing, practice-quality role: you will spend the majority of your time alongside Guides, in Child and Family Practice Discussions, and in direct engagement with partner agencies. We especially welcome applicants with experience or knowledge of systemic practice, youth justice, remand, and/or fostering. Knowledge of the North East or Greater Manchester context is desirable. This is a social work qualified role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Practice Quality Assurance and Oversight: Hold detailed, current knowledge of each child's case and the Guide's work with them across both the Tees and GM programmes. Provide balanced, specific, and evidence-based challenge to Guide practice in accordance with SHiFT's practice principles and framework. Identify and amplify excellent practice; identify and address practice that does not uphold SHiFT's principles, escalating concerns to the Head of Place-Based Change promptly. Embed insider-outsider processes in accordance with SHiFT Ways and host organisation processes. Ensure safeguarding concerns are escalated promptly and in line with local arrangements across all four Tees LAs and GM. Use SHiFT's QA/QI framework to identify themes and patterns in practice - bringing these to the Head of Place-Based Change, Monthly Partnership Meetings, and SHiFT's Practice Committee. Child and Family Practice Discussions: Facilitate or co-facilitate weekly Child and Family Practice Discussions across the Tees and GM programmes using systemic approaches. Ensure CFPD discussions generate multiple hypotheses and keep the child's experience, not professional process, at the centre. Ensure SHiFT's Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Practice approach is consistently applied in CFPDs, including naming racial disproportionality in remand decision-making. Support Guides to prepare for and follow through on actions arising from CFPDs. Maintain records of CFPD themes and learning and share with the Head of Place-Based Change for reporting. Remand Programme Support: Support the Head of Place-Based Change in developing the ISS+ model for the Tees remand context, adapting SHiFT's practice framework for court-facing, time-pressured work. Develop and maintain referral pathways with each of the four Tees YJS teams and with courts, working under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change. Support Guide induction into the remand context including court processes, bail law, custody suite practice, and bail support plan writing. Contribute to scoping work on remand foster care in Year 1, including mapping the existing fostering landscape and supporting learning from the BRICS model. Support Guides in understanding and navigating court processes, bail applications, and remand decision-making from day one. Learning, Evaluation and Influence: Coordinate programme data collection and case recording, ensuring Guides are recording accurately and consistently in Salesforce. Contribute to MoJ quarterly data packs and national evaluation returns, working with SHiFT's Learning and Impact team. Produce Impact Snapshots and contribute to Annual Partnership Reviews for governance bodies, under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change. Capture practice learning and case studies and share through SHiFT's knowledge management systems. Support the delivery of System Learning Workshops, multi-agency practice development events, and other programme learning activities. Work with SHiFT's Head of Impact to produce analysis and learning from practice. Stakeholder and Partnership Work: Build and sustain trusted working relationships with YJS Managers, courts, police, placement providers, education, health, and community partners across Tees and GM. Represent SHiFT at the Programme Steering Group and relevant YJ Management Boards where directed by the Head of Place-Based Change. Build up relationships and learning with national areas leading on remand fostering, custody transitions, and court-based practice. Support judicial engagement activities alongside the Head of Place-Based Change and the SHiFT Tees Team Manager. Qualifications Essential: Assessment Degree level or significant relevant experience in social work, youth work, health, psychology, criminal justice, or equivalent. Professional Social Work qualification. Desirable: Systemic practice training or qualification (e.g. Family Therapy, Systemic Practitioner). Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge Essential: Knowledge of SHiFT's practice model, Breaking Cycles, and systemic/relational approaches. Knowledge of youth justice legislation, remand processes, and court practice. Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma, and anti-oppressive practice. Knowledge of QA/QI frameworks in a practice context. Desirable: Knowledge of fostering and/or remand fostering models D AF, I Knowledge of the Manchester and/or North East context : YJS landscape, local systems, regional partnerships Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent case management and data systems D AF Skills and Experience Essential: Experience of supervising, coaching, or developing practitioners in complex casework. Experience of facilitating or co-facilitating systemic practice discussions or reflective spaces. Experience of delivering or supporting intensive, relational work with children in the youth justice system Experience of working across multi-agency systems and influencing professional practice Ability to hold detailed knowledge of multiple cases simultaneously and provide accurate, specific challenge. Ability to produce high-quality written reports, case summaries, and learning outputs. Ability to build trusted relationships quickly across organisational and professional boundaries. Confident communicator at frontline and strategic level. Experience of data management, case recording, and contributing to programme reporting. Experience of setting up or scoping new services or programmes. Desirable: Experience of working across multiple local authority areas or in a geographically dispersed role. Personal Attributes Belief that every child can change and that a skilled, consistent relationship is the driver of that change Persistence, tenacity, and a 'can do' approach when systems make practice difficult. Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity; able to hold multiple competing priorities without losing grip on the detail. Commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice as a non-negotiable foundation of the work. How to apply Send a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Hilary Dixon, Director of Practice and Learning, and a CV with details of two referees by an email via the button below. Please mark your application 'PDL North'. The deadline for applications is 23.59 on 23 August 2026. SHiFT is an anti-racist and anti-oppressive systems change organisation. This includes monitoring how equitable our recruitment processes are at each stage for people with marginalised identities. We will use this data to take measurable anti-racist and anti-oppressive action, remove structural barriers for racially marginalised and other oppressed groups, and build a workforce culture rooted in equity, belonging, accountability and shared power. We need your help and co-operation to enable it to do this, but filling in this form is voluntary. All responses will be anonymous. See form here. Review our job application process here. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include your current notice period. There will be two rounds of interviews: a virtual staff panel, followed by a face-to-face interview with SHiFT and Tees partners. Dates to be confirmed. If you have any questions about the role before applying, please contact Sam Fern, Head of Practices () or Hilary Dixon ().
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
WE'RE LOOKING FOR A PRACTICE DEVLOPMENT LEAD TO DRIVE EXCEPTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN THAT BREAK CYCLES OF CRIME AND IGNITE SYSTEM CHANGE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the SHiFT movement as Practice Development Lead for the North, supporting SHiFT's existing Practices in Manchester and Middlesbrough and the new Tees Remand Reduction Programme and Greater Manchester Remand Programme. The PDL North works under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change (North) and is the primary QA/QI resource for both programmes, holding close knowledge of every child's case, driving the learning-practice loop, and supporting Guides and Lead Guides to embed SHiFT's practice model in the remand context. This is a practitioner-facing, practice-quality role: you will spend the majority of your time alongside Guides, in Child and Family Practice Discussions, and in direct engagement with partner agencies. We especially welcome applicants with experience or knowledge of systemic practice, youth justice, remand, and/or fostering. Knowledge of the North East or Greater Manchester context is desirable. This is a social work qualified role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Practice Quality Assurance and Oversight: Hold detailed, current knowledge of each child's case and the Guide's work with them across both the Tees and GM programmes. Provide balanced, specific, and evidence-based challenge to Guide practice in accordance with SHiFT's practice principles and framework. Identify and amplify excellent practice; identify and address practice that does not uphold SHiFT's principles, escalating concerns to the Head of Place-Based Change promptly. Embed insider-outsider processes in accordance with SHiFT Ways and host organisation processes. Ensure safeguarding concerns are escalated promptly and in line with local arrangements across all four Tees LAs and GM. Use SHiFT's QA/QI framework to identify themes and patterns in practice - bringing these to the Head of Place-Based Change, Monthly Partnership Meetings, and SHiFT's Practice Committee. Child and Family Practice Discussions: Facilitate or co-facilitate weekly Child and Family Practice Discussions across the Tees and GM programmes using systemic approaches. Ensure CFPD discussions generate multiple hypotheses and keep the child's experience, not professional process, at the centre. Ensure SHiFT's Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Practice approach is consistently applied in CFPDs, including naming racial disproportionality in remand decision-making. Support Guides to prepare for and follow through on actions arising from CFPDs. Maintain records of CFPD themes and learning and share with the Head of Place-Based Change for reporting. Remand Programme Support: Support the Head of Place-Based Change in developing the ISS+ model for the Tees remand context, adapting SHiFT's practice framework for court-facing, time-pressured work. Develop and maintain referral pathways with each of the four Tees YJS teams and with courts, working under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change. Support Guide induction into the remand context including court processes, bail law, custody suite practice, and bail support plan writing. Contribute to scoping work on remand foster care in Year 1, including mapping the existing fostering landscape and supporting learning from the BRICS model. Support Guides in understanding and navigating court processes, bail applications, and remand decision-making from day one. Learning, Evaluation and Influence: Coordinate programme data collection and case recording, ensuring Guides are recording accurately and consistently in Salesforce. Contribute to MoJ quarterly data packs and national evaluation returns, working with SHiFT's Learning and Impact team. Produce Impact Snapshots and contribute to Annual Partnership Reviews for governance bodies, under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change. Capture practice learning and case studies and share through SHiFT's knowledge management systems. Support the delivery of System Learning Workshops, multi-agency practice development events, and other programme learning activities. Work with SHiFT's Head of Impact to produce analysis and learning from practice. Stakeholder and Partnership Work: Build and sustain trusted working relationships with YJS Managers, courts, police, placement providers, education, health, and community partners across Tees and GM. Represent SHiFT at the Programme Steering Group and relevant YJ Management Boards where directed by the Head of Place-Based Change. Build up relationships and learning with national areas leading on remand fostering, custody transitions, and court-based practice. Support judicial engagement activities alongside the Head of Place-Based Change and the SHiFT Tees Team Manager. Qualifications Essential: Assessment Degree level or significant relevant experience in social work, youth work, health, psychology, criminal justice, or equivalent. Professional Social Work qualification. Desirable: Systemic practice training or qualification (e.g. Family Therapy, Systemic Practitioner). Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge Essential: Knowledge of SHiFT's practice model, Breaking Cycles, and systemic/relational approaches. Knowledge of youth justice legislation, remand processes, and court practice. Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma, and anti-oppressive practice. Knowledge of QA/QI frameworks in a practice context. Desirable: Knowledge of fostering and/or remand fostering models D AF, I Knowledge of the Manchester and/or North East context : YJS landscape, local systems, regional partnerships Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent case management and data systems D AF Skills and Experience Essential: Experience of supervising, coaching, or developing practitioners in complex casework. Experience of facilitating or co-facilitating systemic practice discussions or reflective spaces. Experience of delivering or supporting intensive, relational work with children in the youth justice system Experience of working across multi-agency systems and influencing professional practice Ability to hold detailed knowledge of multiple cases simultaneously and provide accurate, specific challenge. Ability to produce high-quality written reports, case summaries, and learning outputs. Ability to build trusted relationships quickly across organisational and professional boundaries. Confident communicator at frontline and strategic level. Experience of data management, case recording, and contributing to programme reporting. Experience of setting up or scoping new services or programmes. Desirable: Experience of working across multiple local authority areas or in a geographically dispersed role. Personal Attributes Belief that every child can change and that a skilled, consistent relationship is the driver of that change Persistence, tenacity, and a 'can do' approach when systems make practice difficult. Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity; able to hold multiple competing priorities without losing grip on the detail. Commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice as a non-negotiable foundation of the work. How to apply Send a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Hilary Dixon, Director of Practice and Learning, and a CV with details of two referees by an email via the button below. Please mark your application 'PDL North'. The deadline for applications is 23.59 on 23 August 2026. SHiFT is an anti-racist and anti-oppressive systems change organisation. This includes monitoring how equitable our recruitment processes are at each stage for people with marginalised identities. We will use this data to take measurable anti-racist and anti-oppressive action, remove structural barriers for racially marginalised and other oppressed groups, and build a workforce culture rooted in equity, belonging, accountability and shared power. We need your help and co-operation to enable it to do this, but filling in this form is voluntary. All responses will be anonymous. See form here. Review our job application process here. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include your current notice period. There will be two rounds of interviews: a virtual staff panel, followed by a face-to-face interview with SHiFT and Tees partners. Dates to be confirmed. If you have any questions about the role before applying, please contact Sam Fern, Head of Practices () or Hilary Dixon ().
WE'RE LOOKING FOR A PRACTICE DEVLOPMENT LEAD TO DRIVE EXCEPTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN THAT BREAK CYCLES OF CRIME AND IGNITE SYSTEM CHANGE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the SHiFT movement as Practice Development Lead for the North, supporting SHiFT's existing Practices in Manchester and Middlesbrough and the new Tees Remand Reduction Programme and Greater Manchester Remand Programme. The PDL North works under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change (North) and is the primary QA/QI resource for both programmes, holding close knowledge of every child's case, driving the learning-practice loop, and supporting Guides and Lead Guides to embed SHiFT's practice model in the remand context. This is a practitioner-facing, practice-quality role: you will spend the majority of your time alongside Guides, in Child and Family Practice Discussions, and in direct engagement with partner agencies. We especially welcome applicants with experience or knowledge of systemic practice, youth justice, remand, and/or fostering. Knowledge of the North East or Greater Manchester context is desirable. This is a social work qualified role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Practice Quality Assurance and Oversight: Hold detailed, current knowledge of each child's case and the Guide's work with them across both the Tees and GM programmes. Provide balanced, specific, and evidence-based challenge to Guide practice in accordance with SHiFT's practice principles and framework. Identify and amplify excellent practice; identify and address practice that does not uphold SHiFT's principles, escalating concerns to the Head of Place-Based Change promptly. Embed insider-outsider processes in accordance with SHiFT Ways and host organisation processes. Ensure safeguarding concerns are escalated promptly and in line with local arrangements across all four Tees LAs and GM. Use SHiFT's QA/QI framework to identify themes and patterns in practice - bringing these to the Head of Place-Based Change, Monthly Partnership Meetings, and SHiFT's Practice Committee. Child and Family Practice Discussions: Facilitate or co-facilitate weekly Child and Family Practice Discussions across the Tees and GM programmes using systemic approaches. Ensure CFPD discussions generate multiple hypotheses and keep the child's experience, not professional process, at the centre. Ensure SHiFT's Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Practice approach is consistently applied in CFPDs, including naming racial disproportionality in remand decision-making. Support Guides to prepare for and follow through on actions arising from CFPDs. Maintain records of CFPD themes and learning and share with the Head of Place-Based Change for reporting. Remand Programme Support: Support the Head of Place-Based Change in developing the ISS+ model for the Tees remand context, adapting SHiFT's practice framework for court-facing, time-pressured work. Develop and maintain referral pathways with each of the four Tees YJS teams and with courts, working under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change. Support Guide induction into the remand context including court processes, bail law, custody suite practice, and bail support plan writing. Contribute to scoping work on remand foster care in Year 1, including mapping the existing fostering landscape and supporting learning from the BRICS model. Support Guides in understanding and navigating court processes, bail applications, and remand decision-making from day one. Learning, Evaluation and Influence: Coordinate programme data collection and case recording, ensuring Guides are recording accurately and consistently in Salesforce. Contribute to MoJ quarterly data packs and national evaluation returns, working with SHiFT's Learning and Impact team. Produce Impact Snapshots and contribute to Annual Partnership Reviews for governance bodies, under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change. Capture practice learning and case studies and share through SHiFT's knowledge management systems. Support the delivery of System Learning Workshops, multi-agency practice development events, and other programme learning activities. Work with SHiFT's Head of Impact to produce analysis and learning from practice. Stakeholder and Partnership Work: Build and sustain trusted working relationships with YJS Managers, courts, police, placement providers, education, health, and community partners across Tees and GM. Represent SHiFT at the Programme Steering Group and relevant YJ Management Boards where directed by the Head of Place-Based Change. Build up relationships and learning with national areas leading on remand fostering, custody transitions, and court-based practice. Support judicial engagement activities alongside the Head of Place-Based Change and the SHiFT Tees Team Manager. Qualifications Essential: Assessment Degree level or significant relevant experience in social work, youth work, health, psychology, criminal justice, or equivalent. Professional Social Work qualification. Desirable: Systemic practice training or qualification (e.g. Family Therapy, Systemic Practitioner). Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge Essential: Knowledge of SHiFT's practice model, Breaking Cycles, and systemic/relational approaches. Knowledge of youth justice legislation, remand processes, and court practice. Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma, and anti-oppressive practice. Knowledge of QA/QI frameworks in a practice context. Desirable: Knowledge of fostering and/or remand fostering models D AF, I Knowledge of the Manchester and/or North East context : YJS landscape, local systems, regional partnerships Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent case management and data systems D AF Skills and Experience Essential: Experience of supervising, coaching, or developing practitioners in complex casework. Experience of facilitating or co-facilitating systemic practice discussions or reflective spaces. Experience of delivering or supporting intensive, relational work with children in the youth justice system Experience of working across multi-agency systems and influencing professional practice Ability to hold detailed knowledge of multiple cases simultaneously and provide accurate, specific challenge. Ability to produce high-quality written reports, case summaries, and learning outputs. Ability to build trusted relationships quickly across organisational and professional boundaries. Confident communicator at frontline and strategic level. Experience of data management, case recording, and contributing to programme reporting. Experience of setting up or scoping new services or programmes. Desirable: Experience of working across multiple local authority areas or in a geographically dispersed role. Personal Attributes Belief that every child can change and that a skilled, consistent relationship is the driver of that change Persistence, tenacity, and a 'can do' approach when systems make practice difficult. Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity; able to hold multiple competing priorities without losing grip on the detail. Commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice as a non-negotiable foundation of the work. How to apply Send a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Hilary Dixon, Director of Practice and Learning, and a CV with details of two referees by an email via the button below. Please mark your application 'PDL North'. The deadline for applications is 23.59 on 23 August 2026. SHiFT is an anti-racist and anti-oppressive systems change organisation. This includes monitoring how equitable our recruitment processes are at each stage for people with marginalised identities. We will use this data to take measurable anti-racist and anti-oppressive action, remove structural barriers for racially marginalised and other oppressed groups, and build a workforce culture rooted in equity, belonging, accountability and shared power. We need your help and co-operation to enable it to do this, but filling in this form is voluntary. All responses will be anonymous. See form here. Review our job application process here. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include your current notice period. There will be two rounds of interviews: a virtual staff panel, followed by a face-to-face interview with SHiFT and Tees partners. Dates to be confirmed. If you have any questions about the role before applying, please contact Sam Fern, Head of Practices () or Hilary Dixon ().
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
WE'RE LOOKING FOR A PRACTICE DEVLOPMENT LEAD TO DRIVE EXCEPTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN THAT BREAK CYCLES OF CRIME AND IGNITE SYSTEM CHANGE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the SHiFT movement as Practice Development Lead for the North, supporting SHiFT's existing Practices in Manchester and Middlesbrough and the new Tees Remand Reduction Programme and Greater Manchester Remand Programme. The PDL North works under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change (North) and is the primary QA/QI resource for both programmes, holding close knowledge of every child's case, driving the learning-practice loop, and supporting Guides and Lead Guides to embed SHiFT's practice model in the remand context. This is a practitioner-facing, practice-quality role: you will spend the majority of your time alongside Guides, in Child and Family Practice Discussions, and in direct engagement with partner agencies. We especially welcome applicants with experience or knowledge of systemic practice, youth justice, remand, and/or fostering. Knowledge of the North East or Greater Manchester context is desirable. This is a social work qualified role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Practice Quality Assurance and Oversight: Hold detailed, current knowledge of each child's case and the Guide's work with them across both the Tees and GM programmes. Provide balanced, specific, and evidence-based challenge to Guide practice in accordance with SHiFT's practice principles and framework. Identify and amplify excellent practice; identify and address practice that does not uphold SHiFT's principles, escalating concerns to the Head of Place-Based Change promptly. Embed insider-outsider processes in accordance with SHiFT Ways and host organisation processes. Ensure safeguarding concerns are escalated promptly and in line with local arrangements across all four Tees LAs and GM. Use SHiFT's QA/QI framework to identify themes and patterns in practice - bringing these to the Head of Place-Based Change, Monthly Partnership Meetings, and SHiFT's Practice Committee. Child and Family Practice Discussions: Facilitate or co-facilitate weekly Child and Family Practice Discussions across the Tees and GM programmes using systemic approaches. Ensure CFPD discussions generate multiple hypotheses and keep the child's experience, not professional process, at the centre. Ensure SHiFT's Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Practice approach is consistently applied in CFPDs, including naming racial disproportionality in remand decision-making. Support Guides to prepare for and follow through on actions arising from CFPDs. Maintain records of CFPD themes and learning and share with the Head of Place-Based Change for reporting. Remand Programme Support: Support the Head of Place-Based Change in developing the ISS+ model for the Tees remand context, adapting SHiFT's practice framework for court-facing, time-pressured work. Develop and maintain referral pathways with each of the four Tees YJS teams and with courts, working under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change. Support Guide induction into the remand context including court processes, bail law, custody suite practice, and bail support plan writing. Contribute to scoping work on remand foster care in Year 1, including mapping the existing fostering landscape and supporting learning from the BRICS model. Support Guides in understanding and navigating court processes, bail applications, and remand decision-making from day one. Learning, Evaluation and Influence: Coordinate programme data collection and case recording, ensuring Guides are recording accurately and consistently in Salesforce. Contribute to MoJ quarterly data packs and national evaluation returns, working with SHiFT's Learning and Impact team. Produce Impact Snapshots and contribute to Annual Partnership Reviews for governance bodies, under the direction of the Head of Place-Based Change. Capture practice learning and case studies and share through SHiFT's knowledge management systems. Support the delivery of System Learning Workshops, multi-agency practice development events, and other programme learning activities. Work with SHiFT's Head of Impact to produce analysis and learning from practice. Stakeholder and Partnership Work: Build and sustain trusted working relationships with YJS Managers, courts, police, placement providers, education, health, and community partners across Tees and GM. Represent SHiFT at the Programme Steering Group and relevant YJ Management Boards where directed by the Head of Place-Based Change. Build up relationships and learning with national areas leading on remand fostering, custody transitions, and court-based practice. Support judicial engagement activities alongside the Head of Place-Based Change and the SHiFT Tees Team Manager. Qualifications Essential: Assessment Degree level or significant relevant experience in social work, youth work, health, psychology, criminal justice, or equivalent. Professional Social Work qualification. Desirable: Systemic practice training or qualification (e.g. Family Therapy, Systemic Practitioner). Evidence of continuing professional development. Knowledge Essential: Knowledge of SHiFT's practice model, Breaking Cycles, and systemic/relational approaches. Knowledge of youth justice legislation, remand processes, and court practice. Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma, and anti-oppressive practice. Knowledge of QA/QI frameworks in a practice context. Desirable: Knowledge of fostering and/or remand fostering models D AF, I Knowledge of the Manchester and/or North East context : YJS landscape, local systems, regional partnerships Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent case management and data systems D AF Skills and Experience Essential: Experience of supervising, coaching, or developing practitioners in complex casework. Experience of facilitating or co-facilitating systemic practice discussions or reflective spaces. Experience of delivering or supporting intensive, relational work with children in the youth justice system Experience of working across multi-agency systems and influencing professional practice Ability to hold detailed knowledge of multiple cases simultaneously and provide accurate, specific challenge. Ability to produce high-quality written reports, case summaries, and learning outputs. Ability to build trusted relationships quickly across organisational and professional boundaries. Confident communicator at frontline and strategic level. Experience of data management, case recording, and contributing to programme reporting. Experience of setting up or scoping new services or programmes. Desirable: Experience of working across multiple local authority areas or in a geographically dispersed role. Personal Attributes Belief that every child can change and that a skilled, consistent relationship is the driver of that change Persistence, tenacity, and a 'can do' approach when systems make practice difficult. Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity; able to hold multiple competing priorities without losing grip on the detail. Commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice as a non-negotiable foundation of the work. How to apply Send a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Hilary Dixon, Director of Practice and Learning, and a CV with details of two referees by an email via the button below. Please mark your application 'PDL North'. The deadline for applications is 23.59 on 23 August 2026. SHiFT is an anti-racist and anti-oppressive systems change organisation. This includes monitoring how equitable our recruitment processes are at each stage for people with marginalised identities. We will use this data to take measurable anti-racist and anti-oppressive action, remove structural barriers for racially marginalised and other oppressed groups, and build a workforce culture rooted in equity, belonging, accountability and shared power. We need your help and co-operation to enable it to do this, but filling in this form is voluntary. All responses will be anonymous. See form here. Review our job application process here. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include your current notice period. There will be two rounds of interviews: a virtual staff panel, followed by a face-to-face interview with SHiFT and Tees partners. Dates to be confirmed. If you have any questions about the role before applying, please contact Sam Fern, Head of Practices () or Hilary Dixon ().
A leading London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Public Health Substance Misuse & Mental Health Lead to provide strategic leadership across two key Public Health priorities. Location: London (x1-2 days on site) Rate: £450-£500 per day Umbrella Contract: Initial 3 Months (Likely Extension) Start: ASAP This senior interim position offers the opportunity to lead borough-wide programmes, influence commissioning decisions, drive service transformation and improve outcomes for vulnerable communities through prevention-focused, evidence-based public health initiatives. Working closely with senior leaders across Public Health, Adult Social Care, the NHS and partner organisations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping local mental health and substance misuse strategies. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic programmes across Mental Health and Substance Misuse. Deliver evidence-based commissioning and service transformation programmes . Lead Mental Health Needs Assessments and strategic reviews. Manage commissioning activity, contract performance and grant funding . Develop innovative prevention and early intervention programmes. Lead partnership working across Local Authority, NHS, ICBs, Housing, Criminal Justice and voluntary sector organisations. Drive service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead governance, programme reporting and performance management. Support Suicide Prevention Strategy development and implementation. Influence providers and stakeholders to improve treatment pathways and resident outcomes. We're looking for an experienced senior Public Health professional with substantial experience within Mental Health and Substance Misuse. You'll demonstrate experience in: Public Health, Substance Misuse, Mental Health, Commissioning, Programme Management, Service Transformation, Contract Management, Performance Management, Partnership Working, Health Improvement, Health Inequalities, Needs Assessments, Service Redesign, Prevention, Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement Candidates may currently be working as: Public Health Programme Manager Public Health Commissioning Manager Substance Misuse Lead Drug & Alcohol Lead Mental Health Programme Manager Mental Health Commissioning Manager Strategic Commissioning Manager Public Health Specialist Health Improvement Manager Commissioning Lead Service Development Manager Programme Lead Experience within one or more of the following is highly desirable: Local Authority Public Health NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) Mental Health Trusts Commissioning Public Health England / OHID Drug & Alcohol Services Health Improvement Third Sector / Charities Apply Now If you have extensive experience leading strategic Public Health programmes across Mental Health and Substance Misuse and are looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
A leading London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Public Health Substance Misuse & Mental Health Lead to provide strategic leadership across two key Public Health priorities. Location: London (x1-2 days on site) Rate: £450-£500 per day Umbrella Contract: Initial 3 Months (Likely Extension) Start: ASAP This senior interim position offers the opportunity to lead borough-wide programmes, influence commissioning decisions, drive service transformation and improve outcomes for vulnerable communities through prevention-focused, evidence-based public health initiatives. Working closely with senior leaders across Public Health, Adult Social Care, the NHS and partner organisations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping local mental health and substance misuse strategies. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic programmes across Mental Health and Substance Misuse. Deliver evidence-based commissioning and service transformation programmes . Lead Mental Health Needs Assessments and strategic reviews. Manage commissioning activity, contract performance and grant funding . Develop innovative prevention and early intervention programmes. Lead partnership working across Local Authority, NHS, ICBs, Housing, Criminal Justice and voluntary sector organisations. Drive service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead governance, programme reporting and performance management. Support Suicide Prevention Strategy development and implementation. Influence providers and stakeholders to improve treatment pathways and resident outcomes. We're looking for an experienced senior Public Health professional with substantial experience within Mental Health and Substance Misuse. You'll demonstrate experience in: Public Health, Substance Misuse, Mental Health, Commissioning, Programme Management, Service Transformation, Contract Management, Performance Management, Partnership Working, Health Improvement, Health Inequalities, Needs Assessments, Service Redesign, Prevention, Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement Candidates may currently be working as: Public Health Programme Manager Public Health Commissioning Manager Substance Misuse Lead Drug & Alcohol Lead Mental Health Programme Manager Mental Health Commissioning Manager Strategic Commissioning Manager Public Health Specialist Health Improvement Manager Commissioning Lead Service Development Manager Programme Lead Experience within one or more of the following is highly desirable: Local Authority Public Health NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) Mental Health Trusts Commissioning Public Health England / OHID Drug & Alcohol Services Health Improvement Third Sector / Charities Apply Now If you have extensive experience leading strategic Public Health programmes across Mental Health and Substance Misuse and are looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Role: Community Keyworker Based: Maidstone Rate: £20 umb Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temp ongoing Hours: 28 hours per week Hybrid, 2 days home working MUST HAVE EL1 VETTING (PRISON AND POLICE) AND WORKING IN A ROLE THAT REQUIRES VETTING WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS Our client, a specialist charity, is looking for a Community Keyworker to join their team. You will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System, offering safe, targeted support and advocacy to women to help them address their complex needs in relation to the 9 pathways to offending, such as substance misuse and financial difficulties, aiming to reduce re-offending, encourage desistance amongst repeat offenders, and empower women to live safe, crime-free lives. Synopsis of duties: Book Initial assessment, either via phone or email. Ensure initial assessments are booked in a timely manner in accordance with the contractual targets. Complete an initial assessment of risk and need, and provide one-to-one advocacy, support, and advice across all 9 rehabilitative pathways to women who are on probation, including community disposals and custody releases. Maintain all contractual data for initial assessments. Report completed Initial assessments to the Service Manager for Keyworker allocation. Provide an in-reach prison service to women via video call/telephone and face-to-face in the 12 weeks prior to leaving custody to assist in preparing them for release and meeting them at the gate upon release. Develop and regularly review individual support plans across all 9 pathways of need. Attend the different probation offices in the region you cover, integrate with National Probation Service staff and introduce the Minerva services to the client, encouraging referrals to the service and establishing positive relationships. Contribute to creating and updating the local Services Directory with details of local organisations, key contacts and details of services on offer, including eligibility criteria. Ensure that the organisation meets contractual obligations, including the prompt upload of records onto the Ministry of Justice portal alongside swift and accurate record keeping via the case management software (MODUS) Be responsible for your own personal learning/development and keep up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role. Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required, and assist in the development of services in line with agreed development plans. Essential Requirements An in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the Criminal Justice System. Significant experience of working with women experiencing issues related to offending (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health or other relevant work area), preferably within a criminal justice setting Experience of recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework. Enhanced Adult and Child DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months MUST HAVE EL1 VETTING (PRISON AND POLICE) AND WORKING IN A ROLE THAT REQUIRES VETTING WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency
Aug 11, 2026
Seasonal
Role: Community Keyworker Based: Maidstone Rate: £20 umb Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temp ongoing Hours: 28 hours per week Hybrid, 2 days home working MUST HAVE EL1 VETTING (PRISON AND POLICE) AND WORKING IN A ROLE THAT REQUIRES VETTING WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS Our client, a specialist charity, is looking for a Community Keyworker to join their team. You will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System, offering safe, targeted support and advocacy to women to help them address their complex needs in relation to the 9 pathways to offending, such as substance misuse and financial difficulties, aiming to reduce re-offending, encourage desistance amongst repeat offenders, and empower women to live safe, crime-free lives. Synopsis of duties: Book Initial assessment, either via phone or email. Ensure initial assessments are booked in a timely manner in accordance with the contractual targets. Complete an initial assessment of risk and need, and provide one-to-one advocacy, support, and advice across all 9 rehabilitative pathways to women who are on probation, including community disposals and custody releases. Maintain all contractual data for initial assessments. Report completed Initial assessments to the Service Manager for Keyworker allocation. Provide an in-reach prison service to women via video call/telephone and face-to-face in the 12 weeks prior to leaving custody to assist in preparing them for release and meeting them at the gate upon release. Develop and regularly review individual support plans across all 9 pathways of need. Attend the different probation offices in the region you cover, integrate with National Probation Service staff and introduce the Minerva services to the client, encouraging referrals to the service and establishing positive relationships. Contribute to creating and updating the local Services Directory with details of local organisations, key contacts and details of services on offer, including eligibility criteria. Ensure that the organisation meets contractual obligations, including the prompt upload of records onto the Ministry of Justice portal alongside swift and accurate record keeping via the case management software (MODUS) Be responsible for your own personal learning/development and keep up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role. Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required, and assist in the development of services in line with agreed development plans. Essential Requirements An in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the Criminal Justice System. Significant experience of working with women experiencing issues related to offending (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health or other relevant work area), preferably within a criminal justice setting Experience of recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework. Enhanced Adult and Child DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months MUST HAVE EL1 VETTING (PRISON AND POLICE) AND WORKING IN A ROLE THAT REQUIRES VETTING WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency
Criminal Justice Service Manager Permanent £40,000+ Bournemouth Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Criminal Justice Service Manager on a permanent basis to work effectively in the management of offenders in their transition from custody into the community. Duties and Responsibilities of the Criminal Justice Service Manager include (but not limited to): Provide effective supervis click apply for full job details
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Criminal Justice Service Manager Permanent £40,000+ Bournemouth Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Criminal Justice Service Manager on a permanent basis to work effectively in the management of offenders in their transition from custody into the community. Duties and Responsibilities of the Criminal Justice Service Manager include (but not limited to): Provide effective supervis click apply for full job details
Role: Perpetrator Case Manager (Domestic Abuse) Salary: £14 - £18 per hour dependent on pay status Locations: Herefordshire Duration: Temp on going ( possibility of Temp-Perm) Hybrid: 2/3 day visits, 2 days from home. Essential: Must drive Supporting Futures are recruiting for a well-respected charity, that aims to improve the lives of victims of domestic abuse and their children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. They are looking for Case Managers to work with high risk/ high harm perpetrators of domestic abuse through targeted and intensive 121 work. The services forms part of an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response. Synopsis of duties: Working on a one-to-one basis with perpetrators whose victims have been identified as high risk at MARAC/ high harm perpetrators at the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Panel (DAPP) Carrying out intensive and targeted support which promoted attitudinal and behavioural change Supporting clients with additional practical needs which may impact on their behaviour including substance misuse, mental health, finance, housing etc Making referrals and linking clients to complementary services Working closely with existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, strategic individual intervention plan to address identified needs and risks and promote understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours Working closely with the IDVA service to review risk, develop safety plans and improve outcomes for all parties involved Responsible over the long term for delivering outcomes, working typically for between 3 and 12 months to achieve behaviour change with each service user What they are looking for: Candidates who are passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users Experience within the field of domestic abuse, and/or mental health, substance misuse and offending (this can include Mental Health/ Substance Misuse Services, Prison, Probation, YOT, Care Leavers, Supported Housing/ Hostel and/ or Social Services) An understanding of domestic abuse and its impact The successful candidate will need to have driving license and access to a car and will need to have a DBS on the update service/ issued within the last 12 months. We would also encourage graduates relevant to the field to apply (Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, etc) Should this opportunity be of any interest please call (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Aug 08, 2026
Contractor
Role: Perpetrator Case Manager (Domestic Abuse) Salary: £14 - £18 per hour dependent on pay status Locations: Herefordshire Duration: Temp on going ( possibility of Temp-Perm) Hybrid: 2/3 day visits, 2 days from home. Essential: Must drive Supporting Futures are recruiting for a well-respected charity, that aims to improve the lives of victims of domestic abuse and their children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. They are looking for Case Managers to work with high risk/ high harm perpetrators of domestic abuse through targeted and intensive 121 work. The services forms part of an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response. Synopsis of duties: Working on a one-to-one basis with perpetrators whose victims have been identified as high risk at MARAC/ high harm perpetrators at the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Panel (DAPP) Carrying out intensive and targeted support which promoted attitudinal and behavioural change Supporting clients with additional practical needs which may impact on their behaviour including substance misuse, mental health, finance, housing etc Making referrals and linking clients to complementary services Working closely with existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, strategic individual intervention plan to address identified needs and risks and promote understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours Working closely with the IDVA service to review risk, develop safety plans and improve outcomes for all parties involved Responsible over the long term for delivering outcomes, working typically for between 3 and 12 months to achieve behaviour change with each service user What they are looking for: Candidates who are passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users Experience within the field of domestic abuse, and/or mental health, substance misuse and offending (this can include Mental Health/ Substance Misuse Services, Prison, Probation, YOT, Care Leavers, Supported Housing/ Hostel and/ or Social Services) An understanding of domestic abuse and its impact The successful candidate will need to have driving license and access to a car and will need to have a DBS on the update service/ issued within the last 12 months. We would also encourage graduates relevant to the field to apply (Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, etc) Should this opportunity be of any interest please call (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £60,532 - £63,895 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: 24 months Closing Date: 23/08/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14688 This post is open to job share Help shape the future for children, young people and families Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and families? We are looking for an exceptional Early Help, Best Start Family Hub Service Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across Early Help, Best Start in Life and Family Hub services on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of innovative, integrated services that support children, young people and families to thrive. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our vision for Best Start in Life Family Hubs, working collaboratively with partners across health, education, early years, social care and the voluntary and community sector. About the role Reporting to the Head of Service for Early Help and Targeted Support and the Head of Service Early Years and childcare, you will be responsible for driving the quality, performance and impact of Early Help, Best Start in Life and Family Hub services. You will lead a small multidisciplinary team, champion relationship-based and systemic practice, and ensure services are responsive, effective and focused on improving the lived experience of children and families. Key responsibilities include: Leading the operational delivery of the Best Start in Life programme and local plan. Driving the development and embedding of Best Start Family Hubs as a whole-system, place-based model. Providing leadership and line management to multidisciplinary practitioners. Maintaining a strong culture of learning, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Monitoring performance, outcomes and impact across service areas. Building and sustaining effective partnerships across agencies and sectors. Contributing to strategic planning, commissioning and service redesign. Representing the service at senior partnership boards and governance forums. Ensuring effective use of resources and budget management. Deputising for the Head of Service when required. About you You will be a skilled and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of delivering improved outcomes for children, young people and families. You will bring: significant leadership experience within children's services, early help, education, health, social care or related fields experience of leading complex programmes, service transformation or system change strong understanding of Early Help, Family Hub and Best Start in Life approaches experience of working across multi-agency partnerships and influencing at a senior level knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and integrated service delivery models excellent communication, relationship-building and leadership skills the ability to translate strategic priorities into successful operational delivery emotional resilience, adaptability and a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing Essential qualifications degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline professional qualification in a relevant field such as social work, education, youth work, health, housing, employment or criminal justice Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one Desirable qualification in coaching and/or mentoring Why join us? This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for children, young people and families while joining an ambitious organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer: flexible and hybrid working arrangements a supportive and inclusive leadership culture professional development and career progression opportunities a commitment to staff wellbeing the chance to influence and shape services at a strategic level For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sarah Hylton at Interviews are due to due to take place in person week commencing 7th and 14th September. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life - Job Profile This position is: subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure requires travel across the county may involve occasional work outside normal office hours is designated as a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act If you are passionate about leading change, developing partnerships and improving outcomes for children and families, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create the best start in life for every child.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £60,532 - £63,895 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: 24 months Closing Date: 23/08/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14688 This post is open to job share Help shape the future for children, young people and families Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and families? We are looking for an exceptional Early Help, Best Start Family Hub Service Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across Early Help, Best Start in Life and Family Hub services on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of innovative, integrated services that support children, young people and families to thrive. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our vision for Best Start in Life Family Hubs, working collaboratively with partners across health, education, early years, social care and the voluntary and community sector. About the role Reporting to the Head of Service for Early Help and Targeted Support and the Head of Service Early Years and childcare, you will be responsible for driving the quality, performance and impact of Early Help, Best Start in Life and Family Hub services. You will lead a small multidisciplinary team, champion relationship-based and systemic practice, and ensure services are responsive, effective and focused on improving the lived experience of children and families. Key responsibilities include: Leading the operational delivery of the Best Start in Life programme and local plan. Driving the development and embedding of Best Start Family Hubs as a whole-system, place-based model. Providing leadership and line management to multidisciplinary practitioners. Maintaining a strong culture of learning, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Monitoring performance, outcomes and impact across service areas. Building and sustaining effective partnerships across agencies and sectors. Contributing to strategic planning, commissioning and service redesign. Representing the service at senior partnership boards and governance forums. Ensuring effective use of resources and budget management. Deputising for the Head of Service when required. About you You will be a skilled and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of delivering improved outcomes for children, young people and families. You will bring: significant leadership experience within children's services, early help, education, health, social care or related fields experience of leading complex programmes, service transformation or system change strong understanding of Early Help, Family Hub and Best Start in Life approaches experience of working across multi-agency partnerships and influencing at a senior level knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and integrated service delivery models excellent communication, relationship-building and leadership skills the ability to translate strategic priorities into successful operational delivery emotional resilience, adaptability and a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing Essential qualifications degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline professional qualification in a relevant field such as social work, education, youth work, health, housing, employment or criminal justice Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one Desirable qualification in coaching and/or mentoring Why join us? This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for children, young people and families while joining an ambitious organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer: flexible and hybrid working arrangements a supportive and inclusive leadership culture professional development and career progression opportunities a commitment to staff wellbeing the chance to influence and shape services at a strategic level For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sarah Hylton at Interviews are due to due to take place in person week commencing 7th and 14th September. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life - Job Profile This position is: subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure requires travel across the county may involve occasional work outside normal office hours is designated as a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act If you are passionate about leading change, developing partnerships and improving outcomes for children and families, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create the best start in life for every child.
We have a new and exciting opportunity within Victim Support to provide Domestic Abuse case management interventions across Cumbria. We are recruiting a Case Manager to cover the Westmorland & Furness area as part of the Drive Project . Drive is an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response. The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. They work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together they have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. They also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse. 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 at Kendal Police Station, West Morland & Furness, Cumbria, and involves regular travel. 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. As a Case Manager, you will strive to make contact and work on a one-to-one basis with perpetrators to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and link to complementary services. To do this, you will work alongside existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, intervention plan, addressing identified needs and risks, and promoting understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours. You will work closely with the IDVA's (integrated partner support) to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved. You will support individuals to make meaningful changes and contribute to improved quality of life and safer outcomes-helping offenders move away from the criminal justice system. You will be passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users. This may be within the field of domestic abuse, and/or mental health, substance misuse and offending. We are seeking experienced professionals from domestic abuse, offender rehabilitation, or mental health backgrounds who bring strong case management expertise and a passion for behaviour change. This role involves delivering one-to-one psychosocial interventions with high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse, aiming to reduce long-term risk to current and future victims/survivors, and children. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. 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 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.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
We have a new and exciting opportunity within Victim Support to provide Domestic Abuse case management interventions across Cumbria. We are recruiting a Case Manager to cover the Westmorland & Furness area as part of the Drive Project . Drive is an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response. The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. They work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together they have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. They also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse. 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 at Kendal Police Station, West Morland & Furness, Cumbria, and involves regular travel. 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. As a Case Manager, you will strive to make contact and work on a one-to-one basis with perpetrators to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and link to complementary services. To do this, you will work alongside existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, intervention plan, addressing identified needs and risks, and promoting understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours. You will work closely with the IDVA's (integrated partner support) to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved. You will support individuals to make meaningful changes and contribute to improved quality of life and safer outcomes-helping offenders move away from the criminal justice system. You will be passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users. This may be within the field of domestic abuse, and/or mental health, substance misuse and offending. We are seeking experienced professionals from domestic abuse, offender rehabilitation, or mental health backgrounds who bring strong case management expertise and a passion for behaviour change. This role involves delivering one-to-one psychosocial interventions with high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse, aiming to reduce long-term risk to current and future victims/survivors, and children. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. 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 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.
M&E Operations Manager Salary - up to 59,000 + Vehicle Bristol Monday to Friday, 39 Hours a Week We're recruiting for one of the largest and most recognizable facilities management companies in the UK for an M&E Operations Manager to work on a large scale PFI contract in around Bristol. In this role you will work across 3 sites with a responsibility of contracts up to 10 million across a contract valued at around 130 million over 25 years. You will be managing a team of approximately 20 people including engineers and support staff. We are ideally looking for someone with facilities management experience and more specifically someone with PFI experience The company you will be working for are private facilities management and support services business which were founded in London over 100 years ago and grew rapidly after the second world war. In total they have approximately 11,000 or more employees and are experts in the criminal justice and railway sectors. Benefits for an M&E Operations Manager: Salary - up to 59,000 Vehicle provided up to 6% pension contribution 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday Holiday Purchase Scheme Social impact days
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
M&E Operations Manager Salary - up to 59,000 + Vehicle Bristol Monday to Friday, 39 Hours a Week We're recruiting for one of the largest and most recognizable facilities management companies in the UK for an M&E Operations Manager to work on a large scale PFI contract in around Bristol. In this role you will work across 3 sites with a responsibility of contracts up to 10 million across a contract valued at around 130 million over 25 years. You will be managing a team of approximately 20 people including engineers and support staff. We are ideally looking for someone with facilities management experience and more specifically someone with PFI experience The company you will be working for are private facilities management and support services business which were founded in London over 100 years ago and grew rapidly after the second world war. In total they have approximately 11,000 or more employees and are experts in the criminal justice and railway sectors. Benefits for an M&E Operations Manager: Salary - up to 59,000 Vehicle provided up to 6% pension contribution 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday Holiday Purchase Scheme Social impact days
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Supported Housing Worker to play a pivotal role in our Criminal Justice Service in Bromley. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The role involves providing comprehensive support to service users in accommodation-based services, particularly those with complex needs such as substance misuse, homelessness, and offending histories. Key responsibilities include building positive, professional relationships with service users, supporting them to manage their tenancies, and working towards sustainable independence. Staff are expected to assess individual needs using organisational tools, guide users in developing tailored support plans, and assist them in achieving personal goals, including moving on to more independent living arrangements. In this position, the emphasis is on empowering service users to improve various aspects of their lives. This includes encouraging them to take responsibility for their health, finances, and behaviour, and supporting their access to necessary services such as healthcare, substance misuse treatment, and mental health support. The role also involves motivating service users to engage in activities that promote wellbeing and helping them access opportunities in education, training, volunteering, and employment, thereby improving their financial security and life prospects. The position requires a collaborative and proactive approach, working closely with other professionals, agencies, and colleagues to provide coordinated support. Staff are expected to contribute to service development, maintain accurate and confidential records, and demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement. Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude toward change are essential, as is the ability to represent the organisation effectively in interactions with external stakeholders and to contribute to the promotion of its values and service standards. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. Here's what the team will be looking for The ideal candidate will be committed to developing positive, supportive relationships with service users who have complex needs such as homelessness, substance misuse, and a history of offending. They will be adept at using strengths-based and person-centred approaches to help individuals maintain independence and work toward personal goals, especially around securing and sustaining accommodation. A strong understanding of assessment tools and key-working practices is essential, as is the ability to help service users identify their strengths, manage daily responsibilities, and plan for positive move-on, particularly into private sector housing. The role demands someone who can empower service users to take control of their wellbeing, including addressing substance misuse, managing finances, and engaging in mental and physical health services. The candidate should also be able to support service users in accessing opportunities that enhance their financial and personal development, such as employment, training, and volunteering. Effective liaison with other professionals and agencies is critical to delivering coordinated support, and the ability to advocate for service users during case conferences and care planning is a key aspect of the role. The person must be a proactive and collaborative team player who upholds high professional standards and contributes to service improvement. They should demonstrate resilience, a willingness to adapt positively to change, and a commitment to promoting the organisation's aims. Strong administrative skills, confidentiality, and timely record-keeping are crucial. Additionally, the ability to build external relationships and represent the service effectively with key stakeholders and commissioners is essential to support the broader aims of the organisation. Int erview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Supported Housing Worker to play a pivotal role in our Criminal Justice Service in Bromley. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The role involves providing comprehensive support to service users in accommodation-based services, particularly those with complex needs such as substance misuse, homelessness, and offending histories. Key responsibilities include building positive, professional relationships with service users, supporting them to manage their tenancies, and working towards sustainable independence. Staff are expected to assess individual needs using organisational tools, guide users in developing tailored support plans, and assist them in achieving personal goals, including moving on to more independent living arrangements. In this position, the emphasis is on empowering service users to improve various aspects of their lives. This includes encouraging them to take responsibility for their health, finances, and behaviour, and supporting their access to necessary services such as healthcare, substance misuse treatment, and mental health support. The role also involves motivating service users to engage in activities that promote wellbeing and helping them access opportunities in education, training, volunteering, and employment, thereby improving their financial security and life prospects. The position requires a collaborative and proactive approach, working closely with other professionals, agencies, and colleagues to provide coordinated support. Staff are expected to contribute to service development, maintain accurate and confidential records, and demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement. Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude toward change are essential, as is the ability to represent the organisation effectively in interactions with external stakeholders and to contribute to the promotion of its values and service standards. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. Here's what the team will be looking for The ideal candidate will be committed to developing positive, supportive relationships with service users who have complex needs such as homelessness, substance misuse, and a history of offending. They will be adept at using strengths-based and person-centred approaches to help individuals maintain independence and work toward personal goals, especially around securing and sustaining accommodation. A strong understanding of assessment tools and key-working practices is essential, as is the ability to help service users identify their strengths, manage daily responsibilities, and plan for positive move-on, particularly into private sector housing. The role demands someone who can empower service users to take control of their wellbeing, including addressing substance misuse, managing finances, and engaging in mental and physical health services. The candidate should also be able to support service users in accessing opportunities that enhance their financial and personal development, such as employment, training, and volunteering. Effective liaison with other professionals and agencies is critical to delivering coordinated support, and the ability to advocate for service users during case conferences and care planning is a key aspect of the role. The person must be a proactive and collaborative team player who upholds high professional standards and contributes to service improvement. They should demonstrate resilience, a willingness to adapt positively to change, and a commitment to promoting the organisation's aims. Strong administrative skills, confidentiality, and timely record-keeping are crucial. Additionally, the ability to build external relationships and represent the service effectively with key stakeholders and commissioners is essential to support the broader aims of the organisation. Int erview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Housing Support Worker Homelessness Housing provider in Supported Living Harlow & Loughton £15.21ph PAYE, £19.08ph Umbrella Temp to Perm. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The role is that of a Young People Support Worker. This is a potential temp to perm job. A full-time role, 35 hours per week. Candidate will be supporting young people between the ages of 18 to 21 leaving care, or from breaking down family relationship. Shift pattern: Early 7-3pm, late 12:30- 8:30pm. 1 weekend in 4. Pay rate for this job role is £15.21 per hour on PAYE OR £19.08 Umbrella. Candidate will require a full UK Driver s license and access to a vehicle. Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel. A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role. Managing Between 1 - 5 properties The Responsibilities: As a Young People Support Worker, your role will be to improve the lives of young people using the service by providing direct housing related support services in conjunction with organisations housing and property management. In your role as a young people Support worker, you ll be working with external agencies with the aim of achieving successful move on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on your own, within the community or within the service setting. Part of your role as a young people Support worker will be to carry out initial assessment of the potential or actual service user, including any risks, or his/her needs and requirements in respect of the service on offer. An important part of your role will be to maintain contact on a regular basis with service users in accordance with the requirements of the service. Furthermore, you will be required to risk assess and take the necessary actions in respect of any activities with service users including personal safety. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues. Housing Support Worker Support Worker Ex Offenders Young People Homelessness Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending YMCA Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Harlow Loughton Essex Greater London London Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Housing Support Worker Homelessness Housing provider in Supported Living Harlow & Loughton £15.21ph PAYE, £19.08ph Umbrella Temp to Perm. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The role is that of a Young People Support Worker. This is a potential temp to perm job. A full-time role, 35 hours per week. Candidate will be supporting young people between the ages of 18 to 21 leaving care, or from breaking down family relationship. Shift pattern: Early 7-3pm, late 12:30- 8:30pm. 1 weekend in 4. Pay rate for this job role is £15.21 per hour on PAYE OR £19.08 Umbrella. Candidate will require a full UK Driver s license and access to a vehicle. Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel. A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role. Managing Between 1 - 5 properties The Responsibilities: As a Young People Support Worker, your role will be to improve the lives of young people using the service by providing direct housing related support services in conjunction with organisations housing and property management. In your role as a young people Support worker, you ll be working with external agencies with the aim of achieving successful move on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on your own, within the community or within the service setting. Part of your role as a young people Support worker will be to carry out initial assessment of the potential or actual service user, including any risks, or his/her needs and requirements in respect of the service on offer. An important part of your role will be to maintain contact on a regular basis with service users in accordance with the requirements of the service. Furthermore, you will be required to risk assess and take the necessary actions in respect of any activities with service users including personal safety. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues. Housing Support Worker Support Worker Ex Offenders Young People Homelessness Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending YMCA Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Harlow Loughton Essex Greater London London Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Kirton, Lincolnshire
Young People Support Worker Housing provider in Supported Living Boston £14.77 PAYE / £19.00 Umbrella Temp to Perm. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The vacancy is that of a Young People Support Worker. This is a potential temp to perm vacancy with 35-40 hours P/W. This post will be shift based Candidate must be flexible to work across the week. Pay rate for this job role is £14.77 per hour on PAYE OR £19.00 Umbrella. Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel, business insurance is needed to claim mileage. Full UK Driver s License and access to a vehicle is preferrable . A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role. Service User group is or up to 21 if leaving care. Typical example of working pattern is below: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (08am - 4pm) Week 2: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (8am - 4pm) Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (2:15pm - 10:15 pm) Week 4: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (2:15 pm - 10:15 pm). The Responsibilities: As a Young People Support Worker, you will provide front line support work 1-2-1 with one or two young people in a home environment. In your job role as a Young People Support worker, you will be supporting young people to enhance their independent living skills. Part of your job role as a young people Support worker will be tailor person centred action plans based upon any needs identified. An important part of your job role will be to offer support and guidance to the young people throughout, empowering them to be independent. Furthermore, you will be keeping documents and paper trails up to date and within this documenting all support with the YP within their dedicated support file. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues. Young People Support Worker Housing Support Worker Ex Offenders Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending Young People Housing Support YMCA CAHMS Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Boston Lincolnshire Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Young People Support Worker Housing provider in Supported Living Boston £14.77 PAYE / £19.00 Umbrella Temp to Perm. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The vacancy is that of a Young People Support Worker. This is a potential temp to perm vacancy with 35-40 hours P/W. This post will be shift based Candidate must be flexible to work across the week. Pay rate for this job role is £14.77 per hour on PAYE OR £19.00 Umbrella. Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel, business insurance is needed to claim mileage. Full UK Driver s License and access to a vehicle is preferrable . A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role. Service User group is or up to 21 if leaving care. Typical example of working pattern is below: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (08am - 4pm) Week 2: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (8am - 4pm) Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (2:15pm - 10:15 pm) Week 4: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (2:15 pm - 10:15 pm). The Responsibilities: As a Young People Support Worker, you will provide front line support work 1-2-1 with one or two young people in a home environment. In your job role as a Young People Support worker, you will be supporting young people to enhance their independent living skills. Part of your job role as a young people Support worker will be tailor person centred action plans based upon any needs identified. An important part of your job role will be to offer support and guidance to the young people throughout, empowering them to be independent. Furthermore, you will be keeping documents and paper trails up to date and within this documenting all support with the YP within their dedicated support file. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues. Young People Support Worker Housing Support Worker Ex Offenders Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending Young People Housing Support YMCA CAHMS Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Boston Lincolnshire Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for Approved Premises Supervisors in Oxford! - Immediate Starts Available subject to security clearance! LOCATION: Oxford SERVICE: Approved Premises Supervisor HOURS: 4 Day on, 4 Day off rota (Weekends included) DURATION: On-going PAY RATE: 18 - 27 p/h Overview: As an Approved Premises Residential Worker, you will be a vital member of a dedicated team providing 24-hour coverage at an Approved Premises (AP). This role involves security and monitoring services, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. It offers a unique opportunity to work within the Criminal Justice System and contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals on probation. Residential Worker Responsibilities, Activities & Duties Collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain a positive working environment and ensure consistent work practices. Communicate key risk issues to colleagues, including Offender Managers, Stand-by Managers, and partner agencies such as the Police, Health professionals, and drug/alcohol services. Conduct regular inspections of the premises, including cellars and grounds, reporting any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitoring CCTV equipment. Maintain a visible presence in the AP, regularly engaging with residents in a pro-social manner to ensure their adherence to risk management plans and overall well-being. Monitor and motivate high-risk residents, ensuring compliance and effectively managing any abusive or aggressive behaviour. Observe and report significant changes related to risk and/or re-offending to enforce agreed-upon procedures. Participate in purposeful activities as agreed upon by the AP Manager and Offender Manager to support residents' sentence plan objectives. Ensure the AP is securely locked during curfew periods and confirm the presence and well-being of all residents overnight. Provide accurate information, situation analysis, and risk assessments to Offender Managers and escalate issues as necessary. Uphold a safe working environment for staff, residents, and visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, following Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and reporting incidents to the Manager. Conduct Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfew, and room curfew checks according to established procedures. Organize and deliver purposeful activities aligned with residents' sentence plan objectives. Administer medication to residents and conduct weekly and nightly audits of medication sheets. Conduct drug and alcohol tests in accordance with risk management plans. Provide First Aid in case of resident injuries or self-harm incidents. Maintain records and files as required for the Approved Premises, including data entry and contributing to incident reports. If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) We offer a 250 referral fee bonus for any Candidates you refer
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for Approved Premises Supervisors in Oxford! - Immediate Starts Available subject to security clearance! LOCATION: Oxford SERVICE: Approved Premises Supervisor HOURS: 4 Day on, 4 Day off rota (Weekends included) DURATION: On-going PAY RATE: 18 - 27 p/h Overview: As an Approved Premises Residential Worker, you will be a vital member of a dedicated team providing 24-hour coverage at an Approved Premises (AP). This role involves security and monitoring services, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. It offers a unique opportunity to work within the Criminal Justice System and contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals on probation. Residential Worker Responsibilities, Activities & Duties Collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain a positive working environment and ensure consistent work practices. Communicate key risk issues to colleagues, including Offender Managers, Stand-by Managers, and partner agencies such as the Police, Health professionals, and drug/alcohol services. Conduct regular inspections of the premises, including cellars and grounds, reporting any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitoring CCTV equipment. Maintain a visible presence in the AP, regularly engaging with residents in a pro-social manner to ensure their adherence to risk management plans and overall well-being. Monitor and motivate high-risk residents, ensuring compliance and effectively managing any abusive or aggressive behaviour. Observe and report significant changes related to risk and/or re-offending to enforce agreed-upon procedures. Participate in purposeful activities as agreed upon by the AP Manager and Offender Manager to support residents' sentence plan objectives. Ensure the AP is securely locked during curfew periods and confirm the presence and well-being of all residents overnight. Provide accurate information, situation analysis, and risk assessments to Offender Managers and escalate issues as necessary. Uphold a safe working environment for staff, residents, and visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, following Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and reporting incidents to the Manager. Conduct Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfew, and room curfew checks according to established procedures. Organize and deliver purposeful activities aligned with residents' sentence plan objectives. Administer medication to residents and conduct weekly and nightly audits of medication sheets. Conduct drug and alcohol tests in accordance with risk management plans. Provide First Aid in case of resident injuries or self-harm incidents. Maintain records and files as required for the Approved Premises, including data entry and contributing to incident reports. If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) We offer a 250 referral fee bonus for any Candidates you refer
We are seeking a qualified Specialist ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) to join our Advocacy team at Respond. The role includes providing pro-active emotional, practical and advocacy support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people with complex or multiple needs who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging, (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system. The ISVA will work across London to provide non-judgmental, trauma-informed emotional support, working in partnership with other London sexual violence support services. Our ideal candidate will have experience in the ISVA role as well as a friendly and relational approach to working with clients. You will have the ability to build trusting relationships, work in an empowering and inclusive way and support clients to heal following sexual abuse and develop coping capacity. You will be a self-motivated individual who will engage with a wider range of people who have experience sexual violence, and other barriers to justice. This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive and passionate team, and you will be supported by the ISVA Service Manager in your ongoing development. Respond values and encourages working in a collaborative and compassionate way, as we support each other to address one of the most enduring injustices; of the experience of trauma to autistic people and people with learning disabilities and their families. Background information about Respond Respond started in 1991 and has grown from a small London based charity to a medium sized national charity in recent years. Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services. An important part of our work at Respond is working in a trauma-informed way. What this means for us is that we hold in mind the impact of trauma at all levels of the organisation, and all staff take part in reflective practice or team dynamics. We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates including people with lived experience, who are both interested in working in partnership to provide advocacy support, as well as supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma. We are committed to the furthering of human rights, equality, and positive social change through our therapeutic and advocacy work and are committed to anti-racism and other forms of anti-discriminatory practice. We recognise that we need to continually keep this as a focus in our work and as an integral part of our organisational strategy. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles within the organisation. Respond Benefits package (all per financial year) We offer a generous and comprehensive package of flexible benefits to all of our staff. Hybrid working model, which means that if you re full time you make a commitment to be working in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder working from home. Part time hours are altered accordingly. Generous paid leave benefits including 28.5 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with some to be taken between Christmas and New year. Up to 4 weeks paid sickness leave at full pay and a further 4 weeks at half pay, Discretionary study leave to support training relevant to your role. Paid leave to employees who may need to take one day off a year when a religious festival falls on a workday. Up to 5 days paid time off for dependents per financial year. Opportunity to apply for up to 2 days (14 hours) paid leave per year to participate in volunteering activities relevant to the role. Access to a workplace pension scheme, administered by NEST, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution from commencement of employment. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 telephone service and counselling. Note all of the above days per annum stated are pro rata d for part time employees. If you d like to find out more about this role , please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement. Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4. Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a qualified Specialist ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) to join our Advocacy team at Respond. The role includes providing pro-active emotional, practical and advocacy support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people with complex or multiple needs who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging, (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system. The ISVA will work across London to provide non-judgmental, trauma-informed emotional support, working in partnership with other London sexual violence support services. Our ideal candidate will have experience in the ISVA role as well as a friendly and relational approach to working with clients. You will have the ability to build trusting relationships, work in an empowering and inclusive way and support clients to heal following sexual abuse and develop coping capacity. You will be a self-motivated individual who will engage with a wider range of people who have experience sexual violence, and other barriers to justice. This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive and passionate team, and you will be supported by the ISVA Service Manager in your ongoing development. Respond values and encourages working in a collaborative and compassionate way, as we support each other to address one of the most enduring injustices; of the experience of trauma to autistic people and people with learning disabilities and their families. Background information about Respond Respond started in 1991 and has grown from a small London based charity to a medium sized national charity in recent years. Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services. An important part of our work at Respond is working in a trauma-informed way. What this means for us is that we hold in mind the impact of trauma at all levels of the organisation, and all staff take part in reflective practice or team dynamics. We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates including people with lived experience, who are both interested in working in partnership to provide advocacy support, as well as supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma. We are committed to the furthering of human rights, equality, and positive social change through our therapeutic and advocacy work and are committed to anti-racism and other forms of anti-discriminatory practice. We recognise that we need to continually keep this as a focus in our work and as an integral part of our organisational strategy. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles within the organisation. Respond Benefits package (all per financial year) We offer a generous and comprehensive package of flexible benefits to all of our staff. Hybrid working model, which means that if you re full time you make a commitment to be working in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder working from home. Part time hours are altered accordingly. Generous paid leave benefits including 28.5 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with some to be taken between Christmas and New year. Up to 4 weeks paid sickness leave at full pay and a further 4 weeks at half pay, Discretionary study leave to support training relevant to your role. Paid leave to employees who may need to take one day off a year when a religious festival falls on a workday. Up to 5 days paid time off for dependents per financial year. Opportunity to apply for up to 2 days (14 hours) paid leave per year to participate in volunteering activities relevant to the role. Access to a workplace pension scheme, administered by NEST, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution from commencement of employment. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 telephone service and counselling. Note all of the above days per annum stated are pro rata d for part time employees. If you d like to find out more about this role , please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement. Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4. Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025
Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Kirton, Lincolnshire
Young People Support Worker Housing provider in Supported Living Boston £14.77 PAYE / £19.00 Umbrella Temp to Perm. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The vacancy is that of a Young People Support Worker. This is a potential temp to perm vacancy with 35-40 hours P/W. This post will be shift based, - 4 week rota, working 8hr shifts covering between 8am-11pm including some weekends Candidate must be flexible to work across the week. Pay rate for this job role is £14.77 per hour on PAYE OR £19.00 Umbrella. Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel, business insurance is needed to claim mileage. Full UK Driver s License and access to a vehicle is required. A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role. Service User group is or up to 21 if leaving care. Typical example of working pattern is below: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (08am - 4pm) Week 2: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (8am - 4pm) Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (2:15pm - 10:15 pm) Week 4: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (2:15 pm - 10:15 pm). The Responsibilities: As a Young People Support Worker, you will provide front line support work 1-2-1 with one or two young people in a home environment. In your job role as a Young People Support worker, you will be supporting young people to enhance their independent living skills. Part of your job role as a young people Support worker will be tailor person centred action plans based upon any needs identified. An important part of your job role will be to offer support and guidance to the young people throughout, empowering them to be independent. Furthermore, you will be keeping documents and paper trails up to date and within this documenting all support with the YP within their dedicated support file. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues. Young People Support Worker Housing Support Worker Ex Offenders Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending Young People Care Leavers - Housing Support YMCA CAHMS Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Boston Lincolnshire Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Young People Support Worker Housing provider in Supported Living Boston £14.77 PAYE / £19.00 Umbrella Temp to Perm. Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services. Vacancy Brief: The vacancy is that of a Young People Support Worker. This is a potential temp to perm vacancy with 35-40 hours P/W. This post will be shift based, - 4 week rota, working 8hr shifts covering between 8am-11pm including some weekends Candidate must be flexible to work across the week. Pay rate for this job role is £14.77 per hour on PAYE OR £19.00 Umbrella. Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel, business insurance is needed to claim mileage. Full UK Driver s License and access to a vehicle is required. A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role. Service User group is or up to 21 if leaving care. Typical example of working pattern is below: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (08am - 4pm) Week 2: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (8am - 4pm) Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (2:15pm - 10:15 pm) Week 4: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (2:15 pm - 10:15 pm). The Responsibilities: As a Young People Support Worker, you will provide front line support work 1-2-1 with one or two young people in a home environment. In your job role as a Young People Support worker, you will be supporting young people to enhance their independent living skills. Part of your job role as a young people Support worker will be tailor person centred action plans based upon any needs identified. An important part of your job role will be to offer support and guidance to the young people throughout, empowering them to be independent. Furthermore, you will be keeping documents and paper trails up to date and within this documenting all support with the YP within their dedicated support file. Skill Outcomes of this role : This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues. Young People Support Worker Housing Support Worker Ex Offenders Tenancy Sustainment Tenancy Support Officer Housing Officer Supported Housing Income Management Homeless Substance Misuse Homelessness Youth Offending Young People Care Leavers - Housing Support YMCA CAHMS Prison Officer Probation Officer Supported Living Boston Lincolnshire Independent Living Floating Support Full Time Scheme Manager Project Worker Community Support Charity Housing Association Local Authority
