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Justlife’s Vision
Making people's experience of temporary accommodation be short, safe and healthy.
About this role
The role of Health Engagement Worker will involve supporting a caseload of service users that are experiencing homelessness. The role requires the use of specialist knowledge and relationship skills to influence service users with varying degrees of mental health, addiction and trauma related issues to engage with health services.
This will include advocacy in registering them for medical services and accompanying them to appointments; assisting them in addressing all aspects of physical and mental health or substance addiction needs, as well as advocating or them to get access to source housing and social security benefits. Working collaboratively with our partners Arch Healthcare the role is dependent on good communication and joint working with a variety of partners and professionals.
The role requires a high degree of motivation to support complex and vulnerable people, often in a lone-working situation. With a passion to work collaboratively with others for the good of our service users, and with some experience of working in a related field in a voluntary or paid capacity.
A high degree of emotional intelligence is required to support service users, many of whom have complex emotional needs, with backgrounds of trauma, neglect, abuse, crime and low self-worth. A role of this nature will experience a range of emotions from joy to grief and as such requires a high degree of resilience to cope with the emotional demands of the role.
Making decisions, “in the moment” to do the right thing to mitigate risk with service users can place high emotional demands on the job holder. The role is highly reactive, unpredictable and at times, chaotic. The role therefore requires a high degree of self-awareness to one’s own resilience levels and exercising appropriate levels of self-care.
Why do we exist
Justlife is in existence because we know thousands of people struggle to manage in poor and unsuitable temporary accommodation. Their stay isn’t temporary, they are likely to be suffering with deteriorating mental and physical health, becoming victims of crime, losing control of their life and even dying prematurely. We are working towards making their stays as short, safe and healthy as possible.
How do we operate?
Our values guide our work and are very important to us:
· Collaboration before competition
· People before programmes
· Innovation before Institutions
What do we do?
Justlife delivers impactful services in Greater Manchester and Brighton & Hove, supporting and empowering people experiencing homelessness in temporary accommodation. We also drive positive system change across the national temporary accommodation sector, convening those with a common interest; people with lived experience, landlords, charities, local and national government, and carrying out research and gathering insights.
We aim to grow our impact and reach, supporting more people in temporary accommodation and to build a movement that brings about lasting positive change.
Why work for us?
Here at Justlife, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.
Perks of working at Justlife
· Great holiday package! Starting at 27 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service)
· Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme through salary sacrifice
· Enhanced pension contribution scheme, 5% Justlife contribution (correct at time of print)
· Cycle to work scheme
· 2 Volunteering days per year
Key terms and conditions
Job Title: Health Engagement Worker
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Normal hrs to be worked: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Location: Brighton
Salary: £29,892 per Annum
Application Process
To apply, please upload a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification, together with an up-to-date CV here. Deadline for applications is midnight 15th March.
Provisional interview dates will be the week of 23rd March.
Role Summary
The role requires a high degree of motivation to support complex and vulnerable people, often in a lone-working situation. With a passion to work collaboratively with others for the good of our service users, and with some experience of working in a related field in a voluntary or paid capacity.
A high degree of emotional intelligence is required to support service users, many of whom have complex emotional needs, with backgrounds of trauma, neglect, abuse, crime and low self-worth. A role of this nature will experience a range of emotions from joy to grief and as such requires a high degree of resilience to cope with the emotional demands of the role.
Role Description
Service Delivery
Using frontline practical and procedural knowledge of working with complex service users to support them to engage with health care services during their housing vulnerability. This could include, but is not limited to;
· Assisting them in addressing housing, financial, health or wellbeing needs
· Accompanying them to appointments
· Connecting them with appropriate support services such as substance misuse services or food banks
· Collaborating with agencies such as the local authority, housing providers and support services
· Advocating on behalf of the service user to access medical care, housing and benefits.
· Maintaining regular contact, a listening ear and emotional support during times of crisis
· Helping increase their self-confidence and self-efficacy to improve their chances of moving on from homelessness
· Manage own calendar to deliver a caseload during periods of work-related pressure, including actively pursuing the project outcomes set for the project and individual clients.
· Use interpersonal and communication skills to provide support to service users and collaborate with others including colleagues, partner agencies, health care professionals and external agencies.
· Take duty of care seriously by assessing the service users social and environmental conditions, drawing out and passing on relevant information to and from healthcare professionals, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained.
· Use of excellent writing skills to prepare and submit housing applications along with a good working knowledge of housing legislation in order to advocate on behalf of service users.
· Support delivery of the activities programme where needed.
· Brief and liaise with other members of the team and external agencies regarding service users, enabling them to effectively carry out their roles.
· To record all service user data on the Inform system within the standards set by the organisation.
· Carry out light physical tasks, such as travelling to visit service users, shopping or lifting office equipment.
· Oversee work streams within the project as directed by the Project Lead.
Service Development
· Collaborate with the Advocacy and Patient Discharge Coordinater, maintain good standards of support for patients as well as good communication with hospital staff and the weekday in-reach team.
· Contribute to initiatives that seek to influence service improvements, implement changes and develop new interventions and support for clients.
· Provide reports and case studies when requested.
· To be part of and contribute to the Justlife staff team, attending meetings as appropriate and to be involved in appropriate staff development, training, supervision and reflective practice as well as continuing professional development and training events where appropriate and be committed to team events.
Research
· Supporting the wider Justlife vision to feed into research and help develop the service including the involvement of service users in design and delivery of the service.
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Justlife. It is expected that the post holder will be as positive and flexible as possible in using this document as a framework, and in performing other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and skills and qualification of the post-holder.
Person Specification
Experience
· Experience of working with vulnerable adults (those experiencing homelessness or housing vulnerability, or a comparable client group)
· Experience of working with drug and alcohol dependent adults or those experiencing poor mental health
Skills
· Care, empathy and skilled in dealing with emotionally vulnerable service users
· Excellent ability to engage with service users in an empowering manner
· Effective communication; written and oral skills
· Effective administrative and IT skills
· Excellent organisational skills
Knowledge
· Demonstrate knowledge of assessment, support planning and interventions that help clients experiencing homelessness or housing vulnerability to become and stay healthy.
· Demonstrate knowledge of the challenges and solutions to working with a client group who may be experiencing one or more of the following: poor health (physical and mental), substance misuse and homelessness.
· An understanding of health and safety policies and procedures that aim to keep staff and clients safe.
Personal Attributes
· Commitment to equal opportunities in our service delivery
· High self-awareness and the ability to maintain personal well-being through periods of pressure and stress
· Ability to be self-motivated and work well in a team or as a lone worker
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our vision is to make people’s experience of temporary accommodation as short, safe and healthy as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced operational leader with experience of developing and innovating services which improve client experience for vulnerable adults?
We are looking for someone to join St Mungo’s as Assistant Director of Client Experience. This new post brings together a range of services that deliver added value to our service offer for clients.
From leading the work on client involvement, to developing and delivering learning, training and employment interventions, to providing advice and improving our practice on welfare rights and complex health and wellbeing needs, this role is central to delivering our work to support clients to rebuild their lives.
As Assistant Director of Client Experience, you will work closely with client services and fundraising colleagues, bringing these areas together to ensure we deliver compelling services that enhance our client experience, attract funders, and clearly demonstrate their impact and value.
You will embed a culture of collaboration, strengthening partnerships with different organisations so that, across the system, we work towards providing the services our clients need and that achieve the greatest impact.
In this role you will:
- Oversee client involvement, resident engagement and lived experience apprenticeship schemes.
- Lead the coordination of our volunteers and the assessment of social work student placements.
- Oversee services offering clients learning, training and employment support.
- Lead work that supports clients and colleagues to navigate the welfare system, and to manage complex needs such as health, substance use, palliative care and bereavement.
- Focus on increasing our innovation, testing and learning from different interventions.
About you
We are looking for an experienced operational leader with a background in leading teams delivering services to groups of vulnerable adult clients. You will bring a passion for client involvement and a track record of developing, innovating and strengthening service offers and bringing teams together.
Your leadership will be committed, empowering, accountable, creative and inclusive. You will be an excellent problem solver with strong communication and influencing skills, able to engage colleagues at all levels and build effective partnerships across the sector. You will also have experience of managing budgets and using complex data to inform decisions and improve performance.
Above all, you make things happen. You drive progress efficiently while building engagement and collaboration, ensuring outcomes are delivered and meet the needs of the organisation.
Flexible working
This post is offered on a full time basis (37.5 hours per week), or part time hours can be considered (minimum 22.5 hours per week). We are open to discussions about different working patterns, for example condensed hours.
We support flexible and agile working. This role is London-based, with an expectation of working from our Central Office or one of our services at least 2 days per week to support collaboration, leadership, training and relationship-building. Due to the nature of the role, you will also work across different London and regional services and be expected to spend a significant part of your time our engaging with colleagues and clients in our services.
Our Central Office is currently located in Tower Hill, with a plan to relocate to a new space in Farringdon in summer 2026.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 23 March 2026
We will be holding colleague panels week of 13 April 2026, followed by interviews from 21 February 2026
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this level.
What we offer
Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Great Pay and Other Benefits
Thank you!
Join Viewpoint, a leading mental health recovery charity, and make a real difference in Hertfordshire. We put people with lived experience of mental health challenges and addiction at the heart of everything we do - empowering experts by experience and service users to shape services, build skills, and support recovery.
As Operations Manager, you’ll lead our day-to-day operations, manage and support staff, and ensure we deliver high-quality, needs-led services. You’ll help drive strategy, maintain partnerships across statutory and voluntary sectors, and contribute to fundraising initiatives that sustain and grow our impact.
We’re looking for someone organised, proactive, and passionate about mental health recovery, who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.
Lead with purpose. Help shape services that put lived experience first.
Operational Manager
Location: Welwyn Garden City with travel around Hertfordshire (own transport required)
Hours / salary: 30 hours / week. Full Time Equivalent Salary £35,000 p.a.
Pension: Viewpoint offers a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribution levels are based on Total Gross Salary Employer 5%, Employee 3%. Participation in the scheme will commence after an initial 3 month probationary period.
Annual leave: 25 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Holiday entitlement will start to accrue after a satisfactory six month probationary period.
Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision
Length of contract: Subject to funding
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Manager to support the Chief Executive in delivering our strategy, managing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. This role is key to maintaining and growing Viewpoint’s impact across Hertfordshire, promoting user involvement, and fostering strong relationships with statutory, voluntary, and community partners.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring policies, procedures, and compliance standards are met.
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Supervise and support staff, promoting professional development and wellbeing.
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Contribute to financial management, including budgeting and annual reporting.
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Promote Viewpoint’s work across Hertfordshire, building partnerships and increasing visibility.
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Support fundraising initiatives to sustain and expand our services.
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Support fundraising initiatives to sustain and expand our services.
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Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and recording of project outcomes.
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Stay up-to-date with national and local mental health policies, initiatives, and best practice.
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Foster an inclusive, anti-discriminatory workplace that challenges stigma and supports recovery.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience in operational management and staff supervision.
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Is skilled in financial management and resource planning.
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Understands mental health and/or addiction services, or has a strong commitment to learning.
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Communicates effectively and can build strong partnerships.
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Is motivated by a mission-driven role and can balance strategic oversight with hands-on problem solving.
Please view the full job description and apply via our website.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Viewpoint develops innovative ways that support people with a lived experience of mental health issues and/or addiction challenges.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting a Van Peer Coordinator to support our Hepatitis C peer project in the Oxford & Thames Valley area. This role involves driving a van across the region and working with people affected by substance use and hepatitis C.
Peers use their lived experience to raise awareness of hepatitis C, reduce stigma, and help people access testing and treatment.
About you
You will:
- Be confident driving a van and travelling long distances
- Have experience working with people affected by substance misuse
- Have lived experience of hepatitis C, or experience supporting someone who has
- Be reliable, compassionate, and well organised
- Have good communication skills
- Hold a clean driving licence (essential)
What you’ll do
- Recruit and support volunteer peers
- Work with NHS hepatitis C teams, drug and alcohol services, and homelessness services
- Coordinate education sessions and community-based hepatitis C testing
- Support people into hepatitis C treatment and ongoing care
This role requires regular travel across Oxford & Thames Valley.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Salary: £25,630 – £30,490 per annum pro rata
Hours: 35 hours per week, with one late evening and occasional weekends
Contract: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire – Vale of White Horse | Oxfordshire – West Oxfordshire | County Wide
Job reference number: 1624
Benefits: As part of joining Cranstoun, and successfully completing your probation period, you will be able to access a diverse benefits package including access to store discounts, a car lease scheme, gym membership discounts, health cash plans and yearly wellbeing day on top of annual leave.
About Us: Here4YOUth Oxfordshire, part of Cranstoun, is a social justice and harm reduction charity with a global ambition. Our vision is to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives, and our purpose is to inspire and empower people to live healthier and safer lives. We value being ambitious, creative, compassionate, collaborative, and respectful.
A word from one of our team members…
“The Young People we work with are just amazing and being able to support them to recognise their potential is so special. This job can be tough at times, but we have an amazing team who offer endless support and never fail to make me laugh. Getting to build relationships with the Young People and helping them to feel heard is the best part of the job and makes it all worthwhile”
Job Purpose: Supporting children and young people who are using and involved with substance use and those affected by someone else’s substance use. The key responsibilities will include;
- Managing a caseload of children and young people predominantly in the northwest of Oxfordshire.
- Engaging with young people in settings such as schools, colleges, partner agencies and community venues.
- Conduct specialist assessments, care planning, and deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions through one-on-one appointments, groups and online sessions.
- Collaborate with partner agencies to support young people in achieving positive changes.
Person Specification:
- Experience of community engagement and delivering group work.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to liaise with and build effective working relationships with other agencies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
There is no closing date for this role.
For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Additional Information: This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Due to the nature of the role, being a driver is essential, with access to a car and business insurance required.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
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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!
We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Are you an experienced Support Worker, looking to join at an exciting time of growth and be part of a brand-new service opening in Aylesbury. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable people and want to help us shape and create a great service for those who need us most, this could be the role for you!
- Looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and commitment to transform the lives of highly vulnerable people
- Highly experienced working with families facing homelessness and/or people struggling with mental-health, substance misuse, a history of offending and other complex needs
What you’ll be doing
- Providing strength based and trauma informed support, building trusting relationships with residents and creating meaningful (outcome focused) support plans.
- Providing 1:1 support sessions, interventions and signposting to help residents gain independence.
- Manage a caseload of residents in an effective way to ensure all residents receive and engage with appropriate amounts and types of support for their needs.
- Support residents to understand and complete tenancy documentation, understand their benefits and identify knowledge gaps which can be added into support plans for future engagement.
- Uphold high levels of safeguarding awareness and protection for individuals, residents, colleagues and the wider community.
What you’ll receive
- Salary - £29,000
- 31 days of annual leave
- 41 hours of training
- On-site parking
- Blue Light Card
- Referral programme
Get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives?
We have 2 vacancies for Case Coordinators to join our No Second Night Out and Rough Sleeping Prevention Services:
- 1 x Rough Sleeping Prevention Service (Lambeth & Islington) - Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
- 1 x NSNO West Hub (Pound Lane) - Permanent
Candidate will be considered for both roles.
Both teams provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. Clients in these services will have a range of support needs to include low to high levels of mental health and substance misuse, immigration support needs and other complex issues.
This role will best suit someone who can adapt to a fast paced environment while contributing to and drawing strength from a supportive team of experienced colleagues.
In the pivotal role of Case Coordinator, you will work flexibly to support clients where they need us the most.
What you'll be doing:
- Work with the managers to maintain a high quality service and deliver an effective accommodation case management system.
- Provide line management, motivation and supervision to staff to ensure they can deliver thorough assessment planning with a recovery-focused approach with the aim of reaching rapid move on and positive outcomes for clients.
- Build strong relationships with partner agencies to continually improve options and ensure safe and suitable accommodation, as well as other short-term or provisions are available for clients.
Working hours will typically be Monday – Friday, 9-5. However, flexibility will be required with some early mornings or later evenings on occasion to meet the needs of the service.
About you
This exciting role will suit someone interested in developing their career supporting vulnerable adults. If you have good problem solving and organisation skills, and some experience of communicating and negotiating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to reach positive outcomes we encourage you to apply. You should have:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of people.
- The ability to motivate staff and clients to achieve outcomes with a creative and person centred approach.
- Some experience of case management and delivering best practice around assessment of client needs and providing personalised support or advice to vulnerable adults.
- Ability to manage staff and volunteers in a fast-paced environment; or the willingness to develop these skills.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 18th March 2026
Interview and assessments on: w/c 30th March 2026
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Thank you!
Hours: 35 hours per week covering a range of shifts (between 7am and 10pm for Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm for Saturday and Sunday). Applications for part time hours will be considered.
Typical shifts include: 7am – 3pm / 8am – 4pm / 10am - 6pm / 2pm – 10pm.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based within the custody suites of West Midlands Police.
This advertised role will work between Wolverhampton, Oldbury, Stechford, Bloxwich, Coventry, Birmingham (Perry Barr) and Bourneville Police Custody suites
Job Reference Number: 1672
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Arrest Referral Worker in our CARS team, which has had, and continues to receive national recognition.
Cranstoun are proud to work with the West Midlands Police Crime and Commissioner to deliver the Cranstoun Arrest Referral Service within the custody suites of West Midlands Police, and West Midlands Courts, offering drug and alcohol using offenders the opportunity to break the cycle of substance related crime.
Are you currently working as a substance use worker, probation officer, or could you bring transferable skills and experience to our team? Are you a good listener? Can you motivate people to change? Are you comfortable working with vulnerable people? This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples lives!
You will work between police custody and criminal courts. You will assess, advise and refer offenders, providing them the opportunity to access treatment to address their substance use. Working with the courts, you will promote the use of Community Sentence Treatment Requirements (Drug Rehabilitations Requirements and Alcohol Treatment Requirements) amongst all court professionals and the judiciary, contributing to Pre Sentence Reports and advocate for our service users.
You will be responsible for delivering all elements of substance use work including assertive engagement, harm reduction support (including naloxone provision), as well as other associated duties. You need to have an understanding of the issues faced by people who use drugs and alcohol, and who commit crime, and be dedicated to delivering a service that supports these individuals to make positive changes to their behaviour, health and well-being.
All roles within this service are subject to enhanced DBS checks and West Midlands Police vetting.
Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026
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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!
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Complex Needs & Outreach Keyworker
Salary: £25,000- £27,000 pro rata
Location: Kent Advance Women’s Centre including co-location at Folkstone Probation Office
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
This 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.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to EL1 MOJ Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
This is a pilot project for Advance working with women with complex needs related to their involvement with the criminal justice system. As the Complex Needs & Outreach Worker you will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to women experiencing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities, including homelessness, domestic and sexual violence, mental health challenges, substance misuse, and social exclusion. Working flexibly across outreach and community settings, you will focus on building trusting relationships with women who may be disengaged from or distrustful of services, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are addressed holistically.
You will be based primarily at Folkestone Probation Office, with up to two days per week spent providing outreach support in the community. This position involves close collaboration with the Folkestone Women's Pod to identify women who require intensive support.
A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential.
About You:
To be successful as the Complex Needs & Outreach Worker you will need the below experience and skills:
You will be highly empathetic, able to listen without judgement, and emotionally resilient when supporting women who have experienced significant trauma and adversity. The role requires tenacity and persistence, maintaining consistent engagement with clients who may have chaotic circumstances or face barriers to accessing support. You will advocate on behalf of clients, coordinate multi-agency responses, and support women to access safe accommodation, health services, safeguarding support, and pathways to recovery and independence.
This role demands a proactive, compassionate professional who can manage complex risk, work autonomously, and remain motivated and resilient while delivering person-centered, strengths-based support to some of the most vulnerable women in the community to enable them to lead safe and fulfilling lives.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
- Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) is the UK patient-led charity for hepatitis C. The arrival of highly effective drugs allows us to cure almost everyone who has access to them. We now have an unprecedented opportunity to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.
We are looking for a passionate and skilled manager who has excellent communication and organisational skills. Working under the guidance of the Southern Regional Manager, you will oversee an expanding network of peer programs and staff in London.
Experience of healthcare working with disadvantaged groups and an understanding of providing services to vulnerable people is essential, alongside an understanding of how lived experience can support this work.
Your work will involve maintaining and monitoring our existing HCT peer projects across London. This will involve providing support and supervision to existing staff, managing operational issues on a day-to-day basis and overseeing the management of separate projects.
This post also involves regular liaison with external partners across the region, including key stakeholders such as Operational Delivery Network (ODN) managers for each area, alongside senior NHS colleagues, drug and alcohol services etc.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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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!
Elizabeth Fry Charity operates a Ministry of Justice Approved Premises in Reading, offering a safe and supportive environment for up to 24 women. We’re committed to delivering exceptional accommodation and meaningful, person‑centred support for women navigating the criminal justice system.
Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Women in the Criminal Justice System
Are you passionate about supporting women with complex needs—such as substance misuse issues—to build safer, healthier, and more stable futures? Do you thrive in a supportive team environment and enjoy finding creative, flexible solutions to help others succeed?
We’re looking for someone who can bring empathy, resilience, and positivity to a role that truly changes lives. As a member of our team, you will play an active part in helping women reintegrate into the community and move towards leading law‑abiding, independent lives.
What the role involves:
- Working an average of 17.75 (part time) or 35.5 hours a week on a rota, including weekend shifts and occasional bank holidays
- Supporting residents within our Approved Premises
- Contributing to the safe and smooth daily running of the service
- Being a positive role model, using encouragement and consistency to motivate change
We offer a competitive full‑time equivalent salary of £26,334.82 to £31,505.32, along with a 30% enhancement for weekend shift work.
We are open to part‑time applicants—offering an average of 17.75 hours per week on a flexible or fixed rota.
Who we’re looking for:
Ideally, you’ll have experience within the Criminal Justice System and an understanding of the discrimination and challenges faced by women involved in it. However, we also welcome applicants who can demonstrate insight, empathy, and a strong willingness to learn.
You’ll be:
- Self‑motivated and committed to supporting others
- An excellent communicator with strong administrative and teamwork skills
- Someone who brings enthusiasm, responsibility, and reliability to every shift
What we offer:
- Regular supervision to support your development
- Tailored training to build your confidence and skills
- The opportunity to make a tangible, positive impact every day
If you’re ready to be part of a dedicated team and help empower women to rebuild their lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
At Elizabeth Fry Charity, you’ll be part of a compassionate and committed team working to transform the lives of vulnerable women. Every day, your contribution will make a meaningful impact — and you’ll be supported by colleagues who value collaboration, personal growth, and innovation. We invest in your success, celebrate your achievements, and ensure you feel truly appreciated.
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you thrive:
- 30% pay enhancement for working weekend shifts.
- Perkbox membership, giving you access to exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and a wide range of perks.
- Financial recognition, including a confirmation‑in‑post bonus after successful completion of probation, plus long‑service awards at three and ten years.
- Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential emotional, financial, and practical support whenever you need it.
- Generous annual leave of 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), increasing with service up to 30 days.
- Freshly cooked meals on site, prepared by our in‑house Chef and tailored to all dietary requirements.
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Substance Misuse Practitioner MATERNITY COVER x2 (West and North Essex Areas)
Fixed Term contract from 1st March 2026 to 31st January 2027
35 hours per week
£29,855 per annum
Essex - You would be based in either Harlow or Colchester and expected to travel within that quadrant.
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for young people, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.
We wish to recruit 2 Substance Misuse Practitioners to join the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance misuse.
You will undertake individual assessments and risk assessment with young people up to the age of 25, developing a person-centred care plan specific to that young person and their needs and supporting them through their recovery journey with the service. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity.
-You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable young people either in a paid or unpaid capacity.
-You will have experience of carrying out individual and group work interventions with young people & adults.
-You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems.
-You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make young people's lives happier and safer.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Candidates applying for work in our Children and Young People Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history" form, which will be emailed to shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026.
Interviews will be face to face and held on Monday 30th March in our Chelmsford Office at 114 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LF.
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Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your experience as a Psychologist to support vulnerable adults in Bristol?
St Mungo’s Assertive Contact and Engagement (ACE) Service works with people with mental health needs who face barriers to support, and are not actively engaged with other mental health services. We operate across Bristol supporting people and communities that may have had difficulty accessing services that fully meet their needs in the past.
Working within St Mungo’s ACE team offers a unique opportunity to work creatively, and shape the provision for clients while working alongside another Clinical Psychologist.
The ACE Clinical Psychologist provides clinical leadership to the service as well as delivering therapy in a psychologically-led, trauma-informed mental health engagement service. The ACE service provides home- or community-based support/social interventions and location-based therapy for people who would otherwise need statutory mental health services, but who experience barriers such as multiple/chronic exclusion, complex trauma, personality disorder, and so-called ‘chaotic behaviours’ that would likely make current statutory services inaccessible for them. Key aspects of the role include:
- Provide clinical leadership for the service
- Lead, line manage and deliver the therapy aspect of the service.
- Lead and provide psychological assessments, formulations and interventions in group and one-to-one settings.
- Work in close partnership with the Service Manager and other managers to ensure that all aspects of the service are fully psychologically informed.
This post is offered on a part time basis (30 hours per week), to include Tuesdays and Fridays, with other days to be agreed.
About you
We are looking for a Psychologist with a passion for working with individuals and groups who face inequalities in accessing substance use and / or mental health services; and for developing services that are fully responsive to their needs.
You will also be experienced in supporting staff (psychologists and/or non-qualified staff) who are working with clients who experience complex trauma, substance use and homelessness – to foster psychological ideas and interventions.
You will hold a doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and be eligible for or hold chartered status with BPS.
Even if you are unsure if you have all the skills and experience, we encourage you to submit an application, and have the opportunity to discuss the role further.
To view the job description, click the ‘document’ tab on the advert page.
How to apply
Please note, we will review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early. We encourage early application.
After application have been reviewed, we will start by giving you a call to discuss the role and further interview and assessments.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
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Cranstoun is an independent charity and leading provider of specialist treatment, harm reduction and recovery services to those affected by drug and alcohol use. This is an exciting opportunity to become a Team Leader within our high performing psychosocial drug and alcohol service in HMP Birmingham.
We provide a range of services for those affected by drugs and alcohol. Our skilled and compassionate team work closely with people who use our services to change and save lives. We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.
You will be responsible for leading a team of Key Workers in our psychosocial team. You will work in collaboration with the clinical team and integrated working is a key element of this role. You will work within the prison setting and contribute towards the wider drug strategy.
Experience of working with drug and alcohol use is essential. You will be a competent communicator, with the ability to work independently and be comfortable and enthusiastic, both with the highlighted client group and working in partnership with other service providers. Previous experience or knowledge of working with individuals on opiate replacement treatment, and/or involved in the criminal justice system will be advantageous.You will have a non-judgemental attitude and a desire to support the lives of people who use our services to be healthier and safer by delivering a high-quality service.
You will be a competent communicator, with the ability to work independently. Previous experience of support and line managing team members would be advantageous but not essential.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026
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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!
About the role:
At the heart of Camden’s response to street homelessness, the Rough Sleeping Outreach & Hub Service works across streets, transport hubs and a central support hub to ensure that no one is left facing rough sleeping alone. This is an integrated, borough-wide service focused on early engagement, reducing harm and supporting people to move away from the streets towards safety, accommodation and longer-term stability.
As an Outreach Worker, you’ll be a consistent and trusted presence for people sleeping rough or at risk of rough sleeping. Working flexibly across street outreach and hub-based support on a rota basis, you’ll build meaningful relationships, carry out trauma-aware assessments and coordinate practical support that helps people take their next steps.
You’ll work within a 'No Wrong Door' approach, supporting people wherever and however they engage. That might mean meeting someone early in the morning on outreach, supporting them to access the hub later that day, or working alongside partners to remove barriers that have kept them excluded in the past.
This is a role with variety, challenge and real impact. You’ll respond to complex situations, manage risk thoughtfully, and support people through moments of crisis and change. The work can be unpredictable and includes early, late and weekend shifts as part of a 7-day rota – but you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll be supported through reflective practice, supervision and training, as part of a skilled, compassionate and determined team.
If you’re motivated by persistence, partnership and meaningful outcomes, this is a chance to grow your skills while helping others move forward with dignity and hope.
About you:
- You’re motivated by helping people move away from harm and towards stability. You understand that progress isn’t always linear, and you bring patience, persistence and empathy to your work.
- You use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and can stay calm and professional when situations are complex. You balance compassion with clear boundaries and use your judgement to manage risk and safeguarding effectively.
- You work well in a fast-moving environment. You can manage competing priorities, work independently in the community and keep clear, accurate records that support continuity and accountability.
- You value partnership and collaboration. You’re confident working alongside housing, health, substance use and community safety services to deliver joined-up support and meaningful outcomes.
- You’re flexible and reliable, and comfortable working across a rota that includes early and late shifts, evenings and weekends. You’re open to working both on outreach and within a hub setting, adapting to service need while keeping people at the centre of what you do.
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:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received with suitable candidates being progressed to testing and interview on an adhoc basis. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert when suitable candidates are identified.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check (processed by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note: Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. Applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
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