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Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader - HMP Millsike

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025

About The Role

Are you ready to lead transformational change in a brand-new, innovative custodial service?

The Forward Trust Connections Services at HMP Millsike are redefining rehabilitation, recovery, and desistance in custody. Drawing on over 30 years of experience empowering people to change their lives, we’re building a culture of hope, wellbeing, and community.

We’re now looking for a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader to play a key role in this mission.

You’ll lead a team of passionate practitioners delivering high-quality desistance, recovery, and wellbeing services across HMP Millsike. You’ll also support in the matrix management of Mitie Care and Custody staff working within our More Than My Past community and Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit (ISFL).

Your work will help bring our vision to life, creating a safer, more supportive environment that inspires change and growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Line-managing staff delivering programmes such as More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, and Thrive (Resettlement).
• Overseeing operations in the ISFL and ensuring compliance with MoJ standards.
• Promoting wellbeing through workshops, ambassador engagement, and annual wellbeing initiatives.
• Supporting delivery of desistance and recovery programmes across the establishment.
• Collaborating with prison leadership and partners to implement the establishment’s Drug Strategy.
• Managing the Departure Lounge, ensuring prisoners’ emotional wellbeing and smooth transition at the point of release.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A motivational leader, passionate about rehabilitation and person-centred support.
• Skilled in team management and partnership working across complex environments.
• Confident in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and desistance cultures.
• Organised, proactive, and quality-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• An excellent communicator who values collaboration, fairness, and professional integrity.

At Forward Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to change. You’ll join a supportive organisation where your leadership will shape lives and drive cultural transformation within HMP Millsike.

Please be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

About Us

We Are Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have “A society where NO male survivor is left behind”

About the Role

We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking Therapy Services in our Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire estate.

We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a ‘trauma and recovery’ framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester prisons.

About You

You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.

Why Join Us?

· a competitive salary.

· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.

· company sick pay.

· Birthday annual leave.

· monthly clinical supervision.

· pension contribution.

· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.

How to Apply

Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement .

Interviews are expected to take place on 19th December 2025

By applying for the any of the above roles, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Privacy Notice (see supporting documents)

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience, people from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled, or from Black, Asian or minoritised communities.

General Overview

FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.

As the Therapeutic Team Manager, you will oversee the qualified and non-qualified therapeutic staff working across multiple teams.

We provide group trauma recovery, facilitated by Adult Therapeutic Practitioners, domestic abuse education, Children Therapeutic Practitioners, and specialist Counsellors. These offerings help people who have experienced trauma, like domestic abuse, to recover. We use a survivor-informed, peer-led model for self-advocacy, empowerment, and independence to help people through a person-centered approach.

As Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a psychologically safe and supportive environment for staff working in emotionally demanding roles. You will lead with empathy and integrity, ensuring team members feel heard, valued, and empowered to raise concerns without fear. Through regular supervision, reflective practice, and wellbeing initiatives, you will promote resilience and mental health, enabling staff to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse.

You will support teams to deliver consistently excellent support to people using our services, ensuring contract compliance, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in a changing landscape.

FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.

This role may include evening and weekend work when required.

Key Responsibilities

To provide leadership, direction and support to practitioners including leading in recruitment, training, scheduling and supervising staff, ensuring excellent management of the team delivering domestic abuse support to high-risk service users.

On a day-to-day basis oversee the performance of practitioners and Senior Practitioners, acting as the main point of contact for the staff.

To line manage the Senior Practitioners and Counsellors, providing case management supervision, line management support, allocation of cases and ensuring all staff are supported to meet their full potential.

To continue the development of practitioners and counsellors into a cohesive and supportive team, through the use of open communication, team meetings and coaching. This will include developing the specialist therapeutic roles.

Additionally, to support the MARAC process and wider information sharing with statutory partners.

Ensure the services work to applicable accreditations and professional standards.

To promote a culture of engagement, improvement and best practice within the therapeutic teams, to deliver a high quality and accessible service.

To develop and maintain a culture and systems that promote trauma informed practice and equality within the therapeutic team, valuing diversity and offering empathy to victims of abuse, people who cause harm and violence.

To lead on reporting outcomes linked to the therapeutic team and the support of people using services.

Carefully monitor and evaluate the performance of the therapeutic team, with a focus on quality assurance.

Proactively build relationships with the wider statutory and voluntary partners across FearFree services, with a focus on supporting high risk adult victims of domestic abuse.

Actively network across the operating area to build the charity’s reputation and harness support for the organisation. 

Application

To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. 

There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. 

For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. 

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued. 

We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a ‘trauma and recovery’ framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester prisons.

You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.

You will be able to lead peer-mentoring support to trauma-informed therapists, deliver trauma-informed therapeutic services, lead accurate clinical record keeping of therapeutic service interventions, lead the supervision of therapeutic services waiting lists and undertake specific therapeutic projects as directed by the Executive Team.

Why Join Us?

· a competitive salary.

· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.

· company sick pay.

· Birthday annual leave.

· monthly clinical supervision.

· pension contribution.

· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.

How to Apply

Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 page) and see the Role Profile for more information

Interviews are expected to take place on 19th December 2025

For informal queries, contact Aisling Coogen, Services Manager.

By applying for the any of the above roles, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Privacy Notice 

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience, people from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled, or from Black, Asian or minoritised communities.

Rape Crisis South London are currently looking for a highly skilled and passionate professional Adult Counsellor to join our organisation on a part-time basis (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays).   

The successful candidate will have good knowledge within the Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) movement; experience working with the effects of Trauma, especially Sexual abuse trauma; experience of providing counselling by using an intersectional lens and able to demonstrate an understanding of how overlapping identities shape women’s experiences of trauma, particularly those from Black and minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
 

The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge and experience of working integrative, maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries and adhering to the ethical framework the organisation’s professional body. They will be skilled in applying a range of therapeutic approaches and committed to feminist and anti-racist principles and embedding these values into all aspects of their practice.  

Our Feminist Commitment
Rape Crisis South London is a proudly feminist organisation. Our work is rooted in the belief that sexual violence is both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We recognise that women and girls experience disproportionate levels of sexual violence, and we are committed to challenging the structures, attitudes, and behaviours that enable this harm.

We centre the voices, rights, and experiences of survivors in everything we do. Our approach is grounded in empowerment, intersectionality, and inclusivity, recognising that women’s experiences are shaped by factors such as race, class, sexuality, disability, migration status, and identity.

By joining our team, you will be part of a movement working to end sexual violence and to create a society where all women and girls live free from oppression, fear, and harm.

EDI Statement
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. Particularly if you have experience working in diverse background.

Safeguarding and Confidentiality
RCSL is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environment for all survivors who use our services. We recognise our responsibility to protect adults and young people at risk from harm, abuse, and exploitation, and we understand that safer recruitment is a vital part of safeguarding. We welcome candidates in particular who have experience understanding of issues affecting women and girls.

A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected, and supported.
 
Mission Statement
Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse.
 
Interview process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two stage interview process:

Stage one: Formal interview with Clinical Lead MS Teams
Stage two: In-person formal interview

As part of our values-led interview process, we will explore your experience and approach to safeguarding, EDI, wellbeing, feminism, role-specific responsibilities, and trauma-informed practice. For management positions, we will also discuss your people-leadership skills.

Learning and Development
As a charity currently going through an exciting period of transformation, we welcome people who are enthusiastic about continuous learning and development.

This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  We are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.

The position is offered on a permanent ( subject to funding) part-time basis with 3 days in the office.  
 

The post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 
 

Rape Crisis South London is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls' movement.
 
 Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience..

 All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.
 

Interviews will be rolling from week to week.
 

Closing date: 12 December 2025 with the interviews taking place in January 2026