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We're looking for an organised, kind and resilient Senior Support Worker to join our Mental health service in Kensington & Chelsea.
£29,684.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
To enable vulnerable people to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
The shift pattern for this role is as follows: Scattered sites 9 - 5pm Monday till Friday and weekend occasional
What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with Tower Hamlet's HOST and Clearing House.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
? Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
? Approachable and open behaviour
? Prefers working as part of a group or team
? Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
? Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
? Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
? Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
? Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
? Is essentially customer-focused
? Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
? Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full job description
Working from home for the most part. Visits to London may be required from time to time
About us
SurvivorsUK exists for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence.
We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help
Role
In this exciting yet challenging role as Emotional Support Worker, you will provide valuable support to survivors of sexual abuse and their loved ones, through our helpline service. Last year, around 2,400 people contact us via this crucial service. Our helpline is a starting point for support, as men and boy’s take their first steps reaching out for help. We are also integral to the SurvivorsUK eco-system, providing support to client’s on our counselling waiting list and helping survivors navigate the different support options that are available.
We provide emotional support, information and signposting through a national helpline service, which is offered via Webchat, SMS, Email, and soon to be offered via WhatsApp and telephone. We are open from 10am to 8pm, 7 days per week.
The Helpline Team meeting and group supervision are the 1st Thursday of each month between 9am-11am.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.
Benefits of Working with Us
- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Acces to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development
How to apply
To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:
- An up-to-date CV.
- A supporting statement that addresses each requirement within the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying.
Closing date: Wednesday 21st May at 12pm
Interviews: Week beginning 2nd June, may be earlier. Interview will be held remotely via Teams or Zoom.
We especially encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and those from other marginalised groups. We recognise and value the unique experiences that arise from the intersections of these identities, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience or a strong understanding of the issues faced by our service users.
At SurvivorsUK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including job share opportunities, to support candidates with caregiving responsibilities or other needs.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or have any accessibility needs, please let us know. We are here to provide any support necessary to ensure the process is inclusive for you.
To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:
An up-to-date CV.
A supporting statement that addresses each requirement within the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying.
Our vision is a society that acknowledges, supports, and advocates for men and non-binary people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Homeless Health Link worker
Full-time, 37.5hrs per week on average, Monday to Friday
(Minimum 3 days per week in Twickenham (TW1) office. Regular travel to Richmond, Wandsworth and Kingston boroughs. - Occasional travel to Croydon, Sutton and Merton boroughs)
ABOUT US
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
ABOUT YOU
You are someone who leads with empathy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and never gives up on the people you support. You bring experience of working with vulnerable people and show a genuine commitment to person-centred care. You are confident in building relationships with external agencies and hold strong communication skills.
THE ROLE
You will be the first point of contact for people referred into the service, carrying out high-quality assessments and connecting clients with the primary care, mental health, and substance misuse support they need. You will manage a varied caseload, working creatively and compassionately with individuals who have complex mental and physical health needs.
This role is based at our Twickenham office for a minimum of three days per week, with regular travel across the Richmond, Wandsworth, and Kingston boroughs. Occasional travel to Croydon, Sutton, and Merton may also be required.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Want to know more about the role? Read the full Job Description now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job description:
Join our passionate team in Bicester and make a real difference to people rebuilding their lives. As a Housing & Resettlement Worker, you will provide high-quality support to residents working towards independent living. You will manage a varied caseload, create tailored support plans, work alongside partner agencies, and help clients achieve positive long-term outcomes. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, work autonomously and as part of a supportive team, and play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and empowering environment for vulnerable adults!
Main Purpose Of Job:
This role is responsible for delivering a safe and supportive service to all residents living at our accommodation provision in Bicester. The role holder will lead on the case management of clients with low to medium support needs who are working towards living independently within twelve months. Working in partnership with other agencies the role holder will create holistic, individualised support plans, identifying and pro-actively working towards appropriate and timely move ons.
Main Areas Of Responsibility:
- To ensure the effective delivery of high quality care, resettlement support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.
- To be responsible for supporting and working with clients to achieve suitable move on and successful outcomes.
- To assess risk and suitability of referrals for the service.
- To be confident in lone working, connecting remotely with the wider Cherwell team daily and attending team meetings in Banbury once per week.
- Ensure support plans and risk management plans are documented and agreed with clients in line with procedures.
- Work with the Team Manager and colleagues to achieve agreed contractual performance targets and organisational targets and objectives.
- Report to the Team Manager any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
- Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Ensure that IT systems are updated as required and concise record keeping is completed promptly.
- Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Maintain positive client satisfaction; giving a respectful communication and service to clients. Ensure clients are aware of and support them to maximise their opportunity to be involved in Client Participation.
- To participate in the induction of and support new team members.
- To ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire’s Equal Opportunities Policies are complied with and promoted in carrying out duties of the post.
- To represent Homeless Oxfordshire at interagency meetings, as required.
- To manage rent accounts and the collection of rent in accordance with policy and procedure
- To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Homeless Oxfordshire Ltd.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
Balance is looking for a dedicated compassionateSupport Worker/Driver to join our Day Centre in Wandsworth.
Who you are
- You are someone who shares and is able to mobilise the charities values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application and commitment to these values we want to hear from you.
- You must have a Clean Current D1 Driving License.
Who we are
At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services.
Main Responsibilities of the Job
- To provide support and assistance during journeyspick up and drop of duties at the commencement and end of sessions at our day centres.
- To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
- Through partnership, support and develop peoples skills, confidence and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
- To support your colleagues, service managers and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work. .
- To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
- To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination.
- To support clients with there daily activities and to promote their independence
- To be able to communicate effectively with families , colleauges and clients.
Working Expectations
- The working day is 8.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday - The current rate reflects the additional hours
- Drive a passenger service vehicle.
- Attendance at training.
- Use of information technology to support your work.
Benefits of Working for us
The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:
- A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front line staff.
- A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
- Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday.
- Access to a range of discount schemes.
- Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
- Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Housing Support Worker
Salary Banding: £28,893.00 per annum with potential to progress through salary band.
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term contract
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Hatfield / Hybrid / Hertfordshire travel - Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
About us
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity that has supported vulnerable young people across Hertfordshire since 1998.
We’re a passionate, professional and supportive team, working together to prevent and relieve youth homelessness and help young people build safer, more stable futures.
About the Role
We’re looking for an Outreach Housing Support Worker to join our team and provide high‑quality housing advice and support to young people aged 18–24.
This is a flexible role that responds to the needs of young people in the community, helping them navigate housing challenges and avoid or move on from homelessness.
The Difference You’ll Make
In this role, you’ll deliver tailored housing advice that helps young people understand their realistic options and take positive steps forward—particularly during times of crisis.
You’ll play a key role in preventing both first-time and repeat homelessness by building strong relationships and supporting meaningful engagement.
The young people we work with are resilient and inspiring, but may face complex barriers with limited support. We’re looking for someone who brings empathy, patience and determination, and who is committed to helping others grow in confidence and independence.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll have a varied and rewarding role, including:
- Delivering high-quality housing advice and guidance to young people aged 18–24
- Supporting individuals to understand their housing rights, options and responsibilities
- Building trusting, professional relationships to encourage engagement and positive outcomes
- Working with colleagues and external partners to prevent homelessness and coordinate support
- Managing a varied caseload with competing priorities and timescales
- Identifying and responding to risk, including safeguarding concerns
- Supporting young people through crisis situations and helping them plan next steps
- Maintaining accurate, timely records and case notes
- Promoting independence, resilience and informed decision-making
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from people who are:
- Passionate about supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs
- Committed to providing inclusive, compassionate and person-centred support
- Knowledgeable about the challenges facing young people experiencing homelessness
- Skilled at building rapport, motivating others and maintaining professional boundaries
- Confident managing workloads and balancing competing priorities
- Well organised, with strong administration and IT skills (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
- Clear on confidentiality, safeguarding and professional integrity
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Flexible, adaptable and committed to ongoing learning
You’ll also need:
- A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Experience in the voluntary sector is helpful but not essential—we value transferable skills, lived values and a willingness to learn.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or young adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) as part of Herts Young Homeless’ pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the DBS is in the guidance notes to the application form.
What We Offer
We want you to feel valued, supported and able to thrive. We offer:
- A supportive, knowledgeable and collaborative team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working opportunities
- Mileage paid for work-related travel
- Pension scheme and Group Life Insurance
- BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company sick pay (subject to eligibility)
- Ongoing training and development, including secondment opportunities
- Long service awards, refer-a-friend scheme and monthly staff draws
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our website and submit:
- Your CV
- A covering letter or short video highlighting your skills and experience
Closing date: 4th June 2026
Recruitment afternoon: 10th May 2026
(Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a further interview stage)
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re committed to supporting you.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and actively challenge discrimination in all its forms.
Our Promise to You
We will always handle your personal data with care, integrity and respect, and will never share your information without your knowledge and consent.
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support for young people and their families

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an organised, kind and resilient Senior Support Worker to join our Mental health service in Kensington & Chelsea.
£29,684.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
To enable vulnerable people to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
The shift pattern for this role is as follows: Scattered sites 9 - 5pm Monday till Friday and weekend occasional
What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with Tower Hamlet's HOST and Clearing House.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
? Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
? Approachable and open behaviour
? Prefers working as part of a group or team
? Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
? Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
? Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
? Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
? Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
? Is essentially customer-focused
? Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
? Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full job description
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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!
Job Title: Night Support Worker
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Salary: £28,808.00 per annum (par rota)
Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends.
Contract: Permanent
PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Support Worker within two of our specialist services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.
PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.
To be successful in the role you must be able to:
· provide dynamic person-centred support to residents
· ensure at all times the environment is safe and welcoming for all
· work together in a team to deliver a psychologically informed environment
·
What we offer
We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:
· Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
· Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
· Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
· Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
· Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
· Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Step into a role where your drive, resilience and belief in young people can truly change lives. As a Young Person’s Worker in Camden, you will be right alongside young people at risk of homelessness, helping them move from uncertainty towards stability and independence. This is hands on, purposeful work where every day matters, and where your determination can unlock real opportunity for those who need it most.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of young people, building trusted relationships and empowering them to lead their journey forward. You will create and review personalised support and safety plans, support moves into independent accommodation, and help young people take confident steps into education, training or employment. Working within a trauma informed and strengths based approach, you will champion each young person’s goals while developing practical life skills such as budgeting, self care and cooking. You will also support access to essential services including mental health support, housing advice and employment pathways, motivating and coaching young people to take ownership of their futures.
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), you will be part of a tenacious, values driven team that does not shy away from challenge and believes in doing things differently to achieve lasting change. We will support your ambition with ongoing training, development and the chance to grow your career while making a genuine impact. If you are ready to bring your energy, compassion and persistence to a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
About you:
- You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.
- Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people
- Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
- You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
- A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.
About Us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Sunday 31st May at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th June in a YP service
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As a Sexual Violence Outreach Worker you will provide compassionate, flexible, and connected support to clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault, in order to help them engage with the support provided by the new Integrated Plymouth Sexual Violence Service.
Many individuals accessing the service will have experienced multiple adverse experiences and may present with complex, intersecting needs such as insecure housing, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and significant mental health challenges. You will provide support that aims to meet people where they are in order to build rapport and trust as the foundation for longer-term support and interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- To build secure, consistent, and trusting relationships through a highly person centred approach as previous experiences and trauma can lead to mistrust of services, and inconsistent engagement.
- Support individuals to explore their holistic needs to increase their physical and psychological safety, sense of control and while working collaboratively with multi agency partners to ensure coordinated, wrap around support.
- Identify barriers to individuals accessing the service and determine solutions
- Actively promote and maintain a visible service presence within relevant community and partner settings to build trust and encourage referrals
- Utilise a case management system to maintain accurate and professional recording of case records and contribute to monitoring information for the service including the collection of outcomes
About You
You will need:
- An understanding of the impact of sexual violence and complex trauma
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
- An ability to balance competing needs and priorities
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
- An ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
- An ability to use generic IT applications competently
This role requires regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
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.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
Located at a 24-hour supported housing service in Clapham, we provide high quality self-contained accommodation for 18 women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage. The aim of the service is to provide a therapeutic environment in which women feel safe and can flourish, enabling them to move on into independent, permanent accommodation.
In this role, you will provide support to all the women, including running co-designed activities and accompanying women to appointments. You will work closely with Specialist Support Workers who manage individual resident support and safety plans. You will model person-led, psychological, gender, and culturally informed support, will be skilled at building trust and you will be a great team player.
The post holder will undertake 8-hour shifts on a 7-day rota, covering the hours 07:45 am to 20:15 pm. Please be aware that the building has several floors and no lifts.
Salary: £30,722
Closing Date: Monday 8th June
Interview Date: Tuesday 16th June
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
We're looking for a Support Worker to join our Support and Advocacy team.
Working as part of our multi-disciplinary team, Our Support Worker provides casework support for male, trans and non-binary sex workers, which could include areas like homelessness, sexual health, mental health, substance use and chemsex. As a creative charity, Our Support Worker will also support delivery of our creative sessions and creative projects. This is an opportunity to specialise and take a leading role developing an element of Support and Advocacy, such as outreach, sexual health or mental health.
Location: Manchester City Centre
Working pattern: 4 days per week (30 hours)
Salary: £31,537 FTE - £25,230 Actual
Application deadline: 12 noon Friday 5th June
a creative community for male, trans & non-binary people who sex work

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project and Engagement Coordinator
Job Title: Project and Engagement Coordinator
Location: Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin / county-wide community-based role
Responsible to: Head of Operations and Service at Stay
Responsible for: Intensive Support Workers and associated delivery
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, linked to project funding
Salary: £32,103 Per Annum
Base: Hosted by Stay, with travel across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin as required
Job Purpose
The Project and Engagement Coordinator will play a central role in the implementation, coordination and day-to-day delivery of the Partners for Change project. Hosted by Stay and working across the wider partnership, the postholder will help ensure that the project delivers a high-quality, joined-up, trauma-informed and person-centred response to homelessness, rough sleeping, housing insecurity, multiple disadvantage and crisis across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
This is both an operational and strategic role. The postholder will coordinate activity across partners, support delivery against agreed outputs and outcomes, manage data and reporting requirements, and help maintain strong communication, consistency and shared practice across the project.
A key part of the role will be the direct line management and operational oversight of the Intensive Support Workers. The Project and Engagement Coordinator will provide leadership, supervision, caseload oversight, quality assurance and day-to-day guidance to the Intensive Support Worker team, ensuring that support is well coordinated, responsive, safe and effective.
The role will also lead on engagement activity linked to the project, including partnership working, community engagement, peer support approaches, co-production, service development and the promotion of client voice. The postholder will help act as the operational bridge between frontline delivery, partner coordination, and project performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Coordination and Delivery
- Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the Partners for Change project across the partnership.
· Support the effective delivery of a county-wide, joined-up service for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, housing insecurity, multiple disadvantage and crisis.
- Help ensure that project activity remains aligned with agreed aims, outputs, outcomes, funding requirements, and partnership commitments.
- Monitor progress across key areas of delivery and identify issues, risks, gaps, or delays requiring action.
- Work closely with partner organisations to support consistent and coordinated operational practice.
- Help maintain clear communication between delivery partners to ensure a seamless and person-centred service offer.
- Support the practical organisation of meetings, delivery planning, shared actions and follow-up tasks across the partnership.
2. Line Management of Intensive Support Workers
· Provide direct line management to the Intensive Support Workers employed as part of the project.
· Offer day-to-day leadership, supervision, support and guidance to Intensive Support Workers delivering community-based interventions.
- Allocate and oversee caseloads, areas of work and priorities to ensure an effective, safe and balanced outreach response.
- Monitor staff workload, performance, wellbeing and professional development.
- Carry out regular one-to-one supervision, case discussions, support reviews and appraisal processes in line with organisational policy.
- Provide reflective practice support and help staff respond effectively to challenging, complex and high-risk situations.
- Promote consistent standards of trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based and professionally accountable practice.
· Support induction, training, development and ongoing quality improvement within the Intensive Support Worker team.
- Ensure outreach delivery is well coordinated and responsive to both urgent need and planned support.
3. Oversight of Outreach Delivery
- Oversee the operational delivery of intensive outreach support across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
- Ensure outreach activity is targeted appropriately towards people who are rough sleeping, homeless, at risk of homelessness, in crisis, excluded from services, or experiencing multiple disadvantage.
· Ensure support is accessible and responsive for people experiencing multiple disadvantage and for those in crisis, including individuals who may face barriers to engagement with mainstream services.
- Support the team to deliver holistic assessments, support plans, urgent interventions, advocacy, referrals, and warm handovers.
- Monitor outreach caseloads, client journeys, and support outcomes to help ensure effective and timely intervention.
- Help identify patterns of need, service gaps and barriers to engagement, and respond to these through operational planning and partnership discussion.
- Promote high standards of client engagement, safeguarding practice, risk management, professional boundaries and record keeping.
- Provide additional support or escalation where cases are particularly complex, high risk or blocked.
4. Partnership Working and Multi-Agency Coordination
- Act as a key operational link between Stay, The Shrewsbury Ark, KiP and other external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with local authorities, housing providers, health services, voluntary organisations and community groups.
- Contribute to a coordinated county-wide response by supporting shared planning, communication and problem solving across agencies.
- Attend and contribute to partnership meetings, case coordination meetings, strategy discussions and service development forums.
- Help ensure that referrals, pathways and inter-agency communication are clear, effective and person-centred.
- Work collaboratively to reduce duplication, close gaps between services and improve continuity of support for clients.
5. Monitoring, Data and Reporting
- Oversee the collection, recording and monitoring of project activity, outputs and outcomes.
- Support the effective use of shared case management and reporting systems, including In-Form or other agreed systems.
· Check that Intensive Support Workers and relevant project partners maintain timely, accurate and high-quality records.
- Collate data, narrative updates, case studies and evidence of impact for internal monitoring and external reporting.
- Contribute to reports for funders, managers, trustees and partnership governance arrangements as required.
- Monitor progress against targets and help identify where corrective action or additional support is needed.
- Support a culture of evidence-led delivery, accountability and continuous learning.
6. Client and Community Engagement and Volunteering
· Lead community engagement activities to raise awareness of homelessness and rough sleeping.
· Build relationships with local communities, stakeholders, schools, faith groups, businesses, and partner agencies.
· Support the development of communications, events, and engagement opportunities that promote the project and encourage community involvement.
· Help coordinate volunteer involvement, including supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing engagement in partnership with delivery teams.
· Contribute to wider service development, co-production, and tenancy-readiness activities to strengthen the overall partnership offer.
7. Service Development and Quality Improvement
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the project model and operational practice.
- Support the development and facilitation of co-production opportunities, ensuring people with lived experience are involved in service planning, feedback, and continuous improvement of the project.
- Identify learning from delivery, feedback, case trends and data, and use this to inform service improvement.
- Support consistency in standards, approaches and quality across partners where possible.
- Help embed trauma-informed, anti-discriminatory, inclusive and psychologically informed ways of working.
- Contribute to shared learning opportunities, best-practice sessions and reflective discussions across the partnership.
- Support innovation and practical problem solving in response to emerging needs or operational challenges.
8. Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance
- Take responsibility for safeguarding practice within the scope of the role, ensuring concerns are identified, recorded and escalated appropriately.
· Support Intensive Support Workers to assess and manage risk in relation to rough sleeping, self-neglect, exploitation, poor mental health, substance use, domestic abuse and other forms of vulnerability.
- Ensure lone working, health and safety, confidentiality, information sharing and data protection procedures are followed consistently.
- Promote safe working practice for staff delivering outreach in community settings and high-risk environments.
- Contribute to incident review, learning and service response where safeguarding or serious concerns arise.
- Maintain clear accountability, professional boundaries and lawful information handling at all times.
9. Communication and Representation
- Act as a professional and credible representative of the project and host organisation in meetings, networks and partnership settings.
- Communicate clearly and constructively with colleagues, clients, partners and stakeholders.
- Support internal and external communication relating to project activity, engagement and impact.
- Help ensure that information shared across the partnership is timely, accurate and useful for delivery.
- Contribute to presentations, briefings, updates and promotional materials as required.
General Duties
- Work at all times in line with the organisation’s mission, values, policies, and procedures.
- Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the post.
- Travel across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin and work flexibly in response to project needs.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of coordinating projects, services or multi-agency work in a housing, homelessness, community, health, social care or voluntary sector setting.
- Experience of supporting or managing staff in a frontline service environment.
- Experience of working with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or affected by multiple disadvantage.
· Experience of working with people in crisis and those facing multiple disadvantage, including individuals who may be excluded from or unable to engage with mainstream services.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based practice.
- Experience of partnership working and building effective relationships across organisations and sectors.
- Ability to coordinate operational delivery, manage competing priorities and maintain oversight of multiple workstreams.
- Experience of case oversight, support planning, referrals, safeguarding and risk management.
- Experience of monitoring performance, maintaining records and contributing to reporting requirements.
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead with clarity, empathy and accountability.
- Good IT and data management skills, including confidence using case management or monitoring systems.
- Ability to travel across the county and work flexibly as required.
Desirable
- Experience of managing outreach or community-based support services.
- Knowledge of homelessness systems, housing pathways and local authority processes.
- Experience of working within funded projects with outputs, outcomes and reporting requirements.
- Experience of co-production, peer support, service-user engagement or community engagement.
- Experience of using In-Form or similar client record / case management systems.
- Knowledge of the challenges affecting people with no recourse to public funds, substance use needs, mental health needs or neurodiversity.
- Full driving licence and access to transport, where required for the role.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Strong leadership and coordination skills
- Calm, organised and solution-focused approach
- Compassionate, professional and non-judgemental manner
- Ability to motivate, support and develop staff
- Strong partnership and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to high-quality, inclusive and trauma-informed practice
· Ability to engage effectively with people in crisis and those experiencing multiple disadvantage, including individuals who may face barriers to accessing mainstream services.
- Confidence in handling complexity, challenge and change
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with practical operational delivery
Additional Information
This role combines project coordination, staff management, partnership working and frontline service oversight. It requires a flexible, organised and relationship-based approach, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries and support both strategic delivery and day-to-day operational practice.
The postholder will be expected to work with people experiencing crisis, exclusion and multiple disadvantage, and to support staff working in complex community settings.
The role is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker at Plus Services
Are you a positive, engaging and caring person that wants to make a real difference to the world?
Do you think the greatest gift you can give is to make other people’s lives better?
Do you believe that people living with Learning Disabilities and Autism should have happy fulfilling lives, with access to the Community and enjoy the same things the rest of us take for granted?
If you answered “Yes” to these 3 Questions then Plus has an amazing role for you!!!!!
Who are Plus Services?
Plus is one of the most respected Learning Disability and Autism Charities in London with a proud history stretching back more than 30 years. We have an amazing team that is dedicated to supporting people to live their best possible lives and we have literally changed people’s worlds with the support we have provided.
Our Client Group is quite varied and during the recruitment process you would be specifically recruited to work with those that your personality, skills and experience would fit best with. Some have really challenging behaviour, but unless you had the capability to best serve those people you would be assigned to a different group. So, there is no need to worry about being out of your depth.
We also provide industry leading training and on-going support, so rest assured you will be ready for anything the job throws at you. I cannot promise you it will be easy, but I can promise you it will be worth it. And when you go home you will know you have made a massive difference and the world is a slightly better place as a result of your efforts.
Who are you?
You are a caring, compassionate and capable individual? You could be either already working within Social Care or are thinking about joining the sector. We recognise everyone, regardless of their personal history, talents, abilities and unique personal qualities
What does matter is you must care and you must want to enhance the lives of the people who we support and rely on us.
You will need to be comfortable spending large amounts of your day one-to-one with the Service Users, there is no leaping from client to client here with 15 minute blocks. You will need to be happy supporting people to learn new skills and become independent. And you will need to thrive on taking people out into the big wide world, expanding their horizons, bringing a smile to their faces and adding a spring in to their step.
To be considered for the role you will need to be able to:
- Do your share of weekend shifts, sleep-ins, waking nights and bank holidays.
- Be physically fit and able to move freely and physically and to support service users who may be physically dependent.
- Have a supportive attitude and want to help individuals to maximise their lives.
- You must be able to support people with Learning Disabilities who have different ways of expressing themselves
- Be eligible to work in the UK
In return we offer opportunities for professional development and real job satisfaction. We can help you to develop your professional skills and knowledge and progress toward recognised qualifications such as Diploma in Adult & Social Care levels 3/4/5.
We are reviewing applications on a regular basis as part of our ongoing recruitment process and we are committed to ensuring all candidates are treated fairly
Available positions:
Full time Support Worker (38 Hrs per week)
Locations: Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich or Sutton
Pay: £29,245
Holidays: 28 days per Annum
Part time Support Worker
Locations: Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich or Sutton
Pay: £29,245 pro-rata
Holidays: 28 days per Annum (Pro Rata)
Bank Support Worker (zero hours contact)
Location: Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich or Sutton
Salary: £14.80 per hour.
Holidays: Based on hours accrued
Our benefits package includes:
• Pension contribution scheme
• Fully funded Learning and Development
• Company employee assistance programme service
- Sleep in allowance
Join Addiction Family Support
Addiction Family Support is the leading UK-registered charity supporting adults affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.
The role: Family Support Worker (Bereavement)
As a Family Support Worker at Addiction Family Support, you will be responsible for delivering a range of services to provide crucial emotional and practical assistance to individuals bereaved (and affected) by the loss of a loved one due to addiction. Through both individual and group support, you will offer a compassionate and understanding presence, helping people navigate grief and loss in a safe and supportive environment.
Our service delivery takes place via several methods, including taking calls on our telephone Helpline, responding to emails through our email service and delivering remote 5-Step Method informed intervention to individuals and groups via an online platform.
Working patterns are flexible and you may be expected to work on a rota basis, and we would hope to be able to offer more hours per week in time when funding allows it.
You will need to be confident in your ability to provide support via a variety of remote and digital platforms, being able to respond to immediate requests for support. You will be an active and involved member of our team and contribute to all aspects of our work to help us achieve our strategic goals and work towards achieving our vision.
Responsibilities:
- Offer empathetic and non-judgmental structured emotional and practical support to those affected by the bereavement of a loved one due to addiction (via a Helpline and 5-Step Method informed one to one and group support).
- Provide or signpost information, literature, and resources to help individuals and groups manage grief and cope with their situations.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate bereavement support group meetings, creating a safe space for participants to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
- Follow guidelines and safeguarding practices - ensuring safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and signpost individuals to additional services where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and the charity’s policies.
Ongoing support
As a Family Support Worker (Bereavement), you will have access to regular supervision and peer support, ensuring you feel confident and equipped in your role. Development opportunities are available to help you grow in your position and enhance the support you provide.
Join our team of change-makers
Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for a vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative individual with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity.
Be part of something special
Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.
Join an award-winning journey
This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.
The deadline for submitting applications is 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
Interviews will be held w/c 8 June 2026.
Supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.








