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Title: Active Recovery Lead
Employer: The Southmead Project
Accountable to: Head of Active Recovery
Place of Work: The Southmead Project, Southmead, Bristol. BS10 6AS
Hours: 3 to 4 days per week. Must include Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £33,505 p/a pro rata
The Southmead Project:
The Southmead Project is an equal opportunities employer providing free counselling and support for survivors of abuse and addiction across Bristol and surrounding areas. We welcome adults aged 18 and above of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability, language, religion and cultural background. We respect and cherish the differences between people and affirm every person as an individual. Our recruitment is done in line with safer recruitment practices.
We value our team very highly and pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We provide the following benefits to encourage every staff member to have a supported, well-rounded and enriched working experience:
Paid supervision for 1.5 hours per month, with an external clinical supervisor
Line management for 1 hour per month
Training budget of £500 per year to spend on relevant training of that person’s choice
Optional private counselling for up to twelve sessions per year with an external counsellor of that person’s choice
Employer pension contribution of 5%
The Active Recovery Project gives adult survivors of abuse the opportunity to take part in community-based activities. Members of Active Recovery can participate in a variety of group activities with others who share or understand their experience and develop peer relationships, resulting in increasing confidence and reduced isolation. The activities are based on ideas from our members and include water-based activities (such as rowing, canoeing, sailing and kayaking), surfing, trips to community spaces and creative sessions (such as arts and crafts). Activities take place every week. Each activity will last approximately 2.5 hours each. Members can attend the group sessions for up to 18 months.
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a warm and passionate leader to come and join the Active Recovery Service.
As an Active Recovery Lead, their job will be to develop and deliver the Active Recovery Project in Bristol and in Somerset. Using a trauma-informed approach, the Active Recovery Lead will create and provide a safe and supportive space for clients from The Sexual Violence Alliance organisations (The Southmead Project, SARSAS, Womankind and the Bridge Sarc) to participate in a variety of group activities, with others who share or understand their experience and develop peer relationships, resulting in increasing confidence and reduced isolation.
Principal Tasks:
Run two Active Recovery groups a week, with , with the help of the Practitioner.
Provide initial trauma-informed assessment phone calls and/or meetings with potential members as part of the registration process for Active Recovery. This includes assessing need, risk and suitability for the service using a trauma-informed approach.
Create safety plans and tailor activity sessions where appropriate after building relationships with members following the initial phone calls.
Plan trauma-informed sessions for members, including producing risk assessments for each activity, visiting activity locations and delivering relevant trauma training to activity providers.
Oversee and lead on setting up, delivering and debriefing about activity sessions with members, volunteers and staff. Ensuring members are clear on each session's ground rules and safeguarding processes, using the Member’s Agreement.
Provide trauma-informed face-to-face support to members at sessions who may become overwhelmed or require help dealing with flashbacks and dissociation.
To support volunteers and staff with safeguarding queries and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed. To be the safeguarding lead at activity sessions, escalating any onward safeguarding referrals and queries to the Southmead Project Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Participate in and support the recruitment and induction training of volunteers.
Support and line manage a team of volunteers.
Develop and maintain an Active Recovery community through email, phone calls, texts and in person.
Develop and drive forward the project’s aim to have the members’ voices at the heart of the project.
Collaborate with developing outcome processes in line with the Southmead Project and its funders’ requirements.
Analyse data and feedback collected through outcomes processes to adapt and constantly improve the planning and delivery of the project sessions.
Contribute content for reports as required.
Build and maintain positive relationships with partnership organisations for the project
Manage the day to day budget for the project sessions, keeping accurate records to report to the Head of Active Recovery and planning how the budget will be spent across sessions, within guidelines provided by the Head of Active Recovery.
Record data accurately and in a timely manner on Oasis.
Produce social media and website posts about the project, including producing and editing videos.
Attend monthly one-to-one line management meetings with the Head of Active Recovery.
To attend monthly one-to-one clinical supervision with a Supervisor who is approved by the Southmead Project. Supervision is a requirement of this charity as an organisational member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies.
Follow the Southmead Project policies, procedures and professional code of conduct as outlined in the Staff Handbook.
All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Full drivers licence and access to own transport.
Professional qualification, such as a Diploma or degree in Counselling or in other relevant fields of work, such as; social work, psychology, mental health, education, support work or similar: or extensive experience in any of these fields.
A sound understanding of the issues affecting members who have experienced trauma and abuse.
Experience in managing projects.
Excellent administration and organisational skills, including experience of managing sensitive personal information.
Experience of and confidence in using multiple computer and case management systems.
At least 2 years’ experience of delivering groups in the community, preferably activity based.
At least 1 year’s experience of providing face-to-face support for survivors of abuse.
The ability to arrange group activities and liaise with other local organisations to help plan them.
The ability to plan sessions in detail to ensure that they are trauma-informed and having the experience and confidence to ‘hold’ groups when things do not go to plan.
The ability to work flexibly within a team and support those within it.
Experience in managing volunteers.
Knowledge and awareness of how particular activities and social situations could improve people’s self-esteem, self-confidence, build friendships and reduce their isolation.
A sound understanding of safeguarding and experience of supporting others to act in accordance with safeguarding policies and within the best interests of the Active Recovery member or those at risk.
Experience in managing a long-term budget.
Knowledge of survivors’ voice work.
To be able to attend monthly one-to-one line management meetings and monthly clinical supervision.
To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies.
DESIRABLE:
Experience of building and maintaining positive partnerships in the community.
Experience of running a community based project.
Experience of setting up processes for survivors’ voice work.
Knowledge of making content for social media, including video recording and editing skills.
Experience managing recruitment and training.
Experience in chairing meetings and the ability to plan and review activities with a team.
Experience designing outcomes processes and collecting outcomes data.
Experience in writing reports, preferably funding reports in the charity sector.
Please note that there must be at least 12 months between receiving support from the Southmead Project as a client/member and starting this role.
Meaningful therapeutic support accessible for adults impacted by abuse and addiction. A safe space for growth, connection and wellbeing for all.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
CQC Registered Manager (Independent Living/Domiciliary Care)
Location: Remote – National
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence essential
A leadership role with heart.
Are you looking for a management role where you can see the impact you make every day in a worthwhile (and often overlooked) area? Where you can benefit from the specialist experience of a committed, established team around you AND be a part of the growth of a national charity? Where no two days are the same, but where each day makes a difference to people living with deafblindness and complex needs?
What you’ll be doing
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day operational management of Deafblind UKs Independent Living/Domiciliary care Services, and community communicator guide support.
That means:
In short — you’ll keep the service strong, the team motivated, and the standards high.
About you
You will need to have solid previous experience as a Registered Manager with CQC, along with:
Never worked with deafblind individuals before? No problem at all. We’ll give you all the training you need.
What matters most is your leadership, compassion and drive to make services better.
What you’ll get in return
Why Deafblind UK?
We’re a national charity with a big mission: helping people with deafblindness live full, independent and connected lives.
From specialist support services to national advocacy, we work every day to create a world where sensory disabilities don’t limit opportunity.
And we do it with passionate people who care about what they do.
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
Make a Real Difference Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness in Bristol
Are you looking for flexible work where you can help people rebuild their lives? Why not join our Casual Worker Bank in Bristol where you can choose shifts that suit your availability while providing vital cover to keep our services running and our clients supported.
Where you’ll work
You’ll work across St Mungo’s Bristol services, including the Adult and Women’s Pathways. Our services offer safe, inclusive accommodation and support for people with complex needs, including mental and physical health issues, substance use, and trauma. We work with a person centred approach to help people recover from the effects of homelessness and move towards independence.
What you’ll be doing
Day or night, your tasks may include:
Example job descriptions can be downloaded for further information about the role.
What we offer you
As a casual worker, you choose when and where you work, in roles suited to your skills and experience. You’ll have:
What we're looking for
You don’t need extensive experience - just a genuine, empathetic approach and commitment to supporting the aims and ambitions of our Bristol teams. We welcome people who are ready to get stuck in and can show:
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button on our website to start your online application form.
To view the application questions please download the ‘person specification’ document attached.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 7 April 2026
Interview and assessments will take place in April and May 2026
We’re eager to learn about the real you! That’s why we kindly ask candidates to avoid using AI tools when completing their application forms. Your unique experiences, skills, and abilities are what make you stand out, and we value authentic, personal responses that accurately reflect your experiences, skills, knowledge and abilities which reflect your story and potential.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
£32,461 per annum + excellent benefits
37.5 hours per week, part time and job share will be considered
Closing Date: 13th April 2026
We are looking for an extraordinary person to become the Service Coordinator of the friendly teams in our Mental Health Supported Living services which are located across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
The successful Service Coordinator(s) will lead the team in enabling individuals with complex mental health needs to create their own developmental programme with the aim of progressing to further independent living. This will include supporting people to develop the strategies that underpin resilience, to learn the responsibilities of citizenship, to acquire practical living skills and establish themselves within the community of their choice.
You will be a creative and inspirational leader with great listening skills who will empower every individual in your team to be their best self at work. You will have an excellent understanding of person-centred approaches and be committed to proactively promoting the psychological and emotional well-being of those you support.
You will work closely with the 2 Service Managers and Service Coordinator who work in the Mental Health Supported Living division to maintain and develop each service as a high-quality provision for the people we are supporting. You will ensure all services remain compliant with the legislation that governs the sector while demonstrating and evidencing that both services provide excellent support for people.
Other responsibilities will include:
The successful candidate will:
Here at Milestones Trust, we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package:
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust
Milestones Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Talking Money is looking for a compassionate, creative problem solver to join our team of dedicated specialist debt and welfare benefits advisers.
You will help people on low incomes build financial security by providing clear, compassionate and high-quality welfare benefits and debt advice and casework. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to strengthen people’s confidence, understanding and capability and to identifying barriers within local systems (for example, within the local authority) and contributing to efforts to reduce these.
Your work will be rooted in a person-centred approach—flexible, respectful and tailored to each individual. Everything you do will help us deliver our organisational purpose:
“Help me with my money worries, in a way that suits me, so that I can get on with my life.”
About Talking Money
Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Demand for our services continues to rise.
Our approach is:
Integrated: addressing debt, benefits, energy/fuel poverty, income and wellbeing together.
Person-centred: psychologically informed, strengths-based and empowering.
Practical and impactful: securing income gains, writing off unmanageable debts, preventing eviction, reducing stress and anxiety and improving knowledge and confidence.
We are looking for someone with:
Strong experience delivering welfare benefits advice and casework to people facing financial hardship.
Passion for improving the lives of the people who we work with.
A willingness to learn debt advice to a generalist level.
Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours a week (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)
Contract term: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working negotiable but majority of time in office is required to deliver advice as part of a supporting, collaborative team.
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 19-25 (approx. £32,000 - £35,000 FTE for FY26-27)
Reporting to: Leadership Team
Holiday entitlement: 25 days FTE pro rata (rising to 30 days after 5 years) + bank holidays.
Before You Apply
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of from minoritised ethnic communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Talking Money, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles and lived experience goes a long way. Still not sure? Talk to someone at Talking Money about the role to see if it sounds like something you would be great at doing: telephone Nick Leaman on 07496 441 494 or email (see application method for address)
Access
Do get in touch if you would like any of this information in another format, or if you would like to apply in another format.
If you are shortlisted, Talking Money will work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in decision making.
Application Process
To apply please email your CV and cover letter (max of 2 sides of A4) to our recruitment address (see application method for details)
If you have queries about the role, please contactNick Leaman by email or telephone 07496 441 494.
Application Timeline
Applications close: 17.30pm on Sunday 12th April
Shortlisting: Monday 13th April
Interviews:Tuesday 21st April
To empower and enable people to tackle financial challenges through advice, financial education and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for 1 x Schools Coordinator post in the following regions and areas.
South West and Channel Islands – Dorset. 1xfull time 35 hpw, fixed term contract until 31/8/2027
About the role and the Schools Service:
Would you like to drive forward NSPCC's schools offer?
In 2021, the NSPCC announced a new 10+ year strategy to make the biggest impact we can to stop child abuse and neglect. Our Local Services teams are an essential part of how NSPCC's three main strategic goals will be delivered:
Local Services brings together our work in schools, local campaigning and our direct services across 9 regions and nations. The Schools Service team plays an integral part of our mission as it's responsible for delivering the wider schools offer.
Do you;
If so, we would love you to apply for the Schools Coordinator position.
As a member of our team, our organisational values and behaviours would be important to you. We want someone who will take a child-centred approach, has a strong belief in the rights of children, and has a clear understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of life and practice.
Reporting to the Schools Service Manager, the Schools Coordinator role will mainly be responsible for delivering the Schools Service and local offer to primary and secondary school settings. This includes (not an exhaustive list):
How to apply
We will only consider a fully completed standard NSPCC application form, including a supporting statement.
The supporting statement is where you can provide your experience and clear examples that demonstrate each point of the person specification (1 to 10). The person specification can be found at the end of the job description (downloadable from this vacancy page).
It is a good idea to follow the order of the person specification in your supporting statement.
Please remember to state the area and post you are applying for at the top of your supporting statement.
Closing date: midnight on the last date advertised.
We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications that meet the minimum criteria.
First stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams within two weeks of the closing date. Successful candidates from stage one will be invited to a second interview (dates tbc).