Recovery practitioner jobs
We have an opportunity for an Income officer to join our Customer Accounts team in Bristol.
This is a full time permanent role with a mix of customer visits, home and office working.
We are offering a starting salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per year.
The role:
As an Income Officer you will be working directly with our customers to manage their accounts, provide payment solutions and take appropriate action to recover outstanding debts.
You'll take a proactive approach to prevent customers from falling in to arrears, negotiating repayment arrangements, monitoring payment plans and working closely with internal teams and external agencies to make sure they receive the right advice and support.
You'll be on standby to visit customers in their home as well as occasionally preparing paperwork for legal cases and attending court hearings.
About you:
To be an Income Officer at SNG you will need strong communication skills and the ability to advise customers sensitively on financial matters and arrears management.
You'll have a knowledge of welfare benefits, arrears management, debt recovery processes and income collection.
You will also need:
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external partners
- A high level of IT literacy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- The ability to manage a caseload effectively
- The ability to be office based and undertake regular customer visits, you'll need access to your own car and a full driving licence
A DBS check will also be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Interviews will take place on the 24th and 25th November.
What we can offer you:
As a member of the Customer Accounts Team you will be part of a friendly, dedicated and supportive working environment.
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
- Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
- Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
About us
It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we have over 200,000 customers, provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.
We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength enables us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more.
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Overview
Believe in People?
The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.
Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Opiate Recovery Coordinator to join our team who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. The role will also involve covering GP Shared Care within Camden, having a mixed caseload
This is a full time office based role
Location: Kilburn
Hours: full time, 37.5 per week
Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience, (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: £4133.14 Inner London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the Role:
- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
- Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
- Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.
- Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
- Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
About You:
- Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
- Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
- Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
- Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
- Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
- Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.
Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)
Closing Date
23/11/2025
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
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FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
As the Transition and Recovery Service Team Manager you will oversee the Behavior change, and RISE Teams.
Our Behaviour Change programmes support individuals of any gender or sexual orientation who identify themselves as engaging in harmful behaviours in their relationships and are seeking support to end that harm. They may refer themselves or be referred by a professional. Service Users may have possible engagement with Social Services, Police, Integrated Offender Management (Male only) or Probation where domestic abuse has been identified.
The RISE service provides focused support to those impacted by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking, including people with harmful behaviors, to access education, training, employment or volunteering
As Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a psychologically safe and supportive environment for staff working in emotionally demanding roles. You will lead with empathy and integrity, ensuring team members feel heard, valued, and empowered to raise concerns without fear. Through regular supervision, reflective practice, and wellbeing initiatives, you will promote resilience and mental health, enabling staff to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse.
You will support teams to deliver consistently excellent support to people using our services, ensuring contract compliance, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in a changing landscape.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of working from home and office (Wiltshire or Devon). A driving license and willingness to travel across Wiltshire, Devon and Gloucestershire (for internal and multi-agency meetings and other deliverables) is therefore essential.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide leadership, direction and support to the Behaviour change practitioners and RISE Advisors including leading in recruitment, training, scheduling and supervising staff, ensuring excellent management of the team delivering domestic abuse support to high-risk service users.
- On a day-to-day basis oversee the performance of the Behaviour change & RISE Team, acting as the main point of contact for the staff.
- To line manage the team of Behaviour change practitioners and RISE Advisors, providing case management supervision, line management support, allocation of cases and ensuring all staff are supported to meet their full potential.
- To continue the development of the Behaviour Change practitioners and RISE Advisors into a cohesive and supportive team, through the use of open communication, team meetings and coaching. This will include developing the specialist IDVA roles including Mental Health and Health IDVA’s.
- Play an active role in supporting the relevant MATAC process, including attending MATAC Management meetings.
- Additionally, to support the MARAC process and wider information sharing with statutory partners.
- Ensure the Behaviour change & RISE Team works to accreditation standards.
- To promote a culture of engagement, improvement and best practice within the Behaviour change & RISE Team, to deliver a high quality and accessible service.
- To develop and maintain a culture and systems that promote trauma informed practice and equality within the Behaviour change & RISE Team, valuing diversity and offering empathy to victims of abuse, people who cause harm and violence.
- To lead on reporting outcomes linked to the Behaviour change & RISE Team and the support of people who cause harm and RISE service users.
- Carefully monitor and evaluate the performance of the Behaviour change & RISE Team, with a focus on quality assurance.
- Proactively build relationships with the wider statutory and voluntary partners across FearFree services, with a focus on supporting high risk adult victims of domestic abuse.
- Actively network across the operating area to build the charity’s reputation and harness support for the organisation.
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
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FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
Our compassionate and dynamic Group Facilitators provide the ‘beating heart’ of support within our multi-disciplinary teams working with individuals of all ages affected by domestic abuse, including those with harmful behaviours, and sexual violence.
This varied and rewarding role involves delivering trauma-informed groupwork and limited one-to-one support across a range of programmes, including:
- Empowerment and recovery groups for those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse.
- Behaviour change programmes for individuals using harmful behaviours in their relationships.
- Digital peer support and learning opportunities through our online survivor platform, ‘Connecting You’.
Working collaboratively with our IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor), ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) and Behaviour Change teams, you will help ensure that support is safe, inclusive, and effective for people with a range of experiences and risks. You will play a vital part in championing people to recover from trauma, build safe relationships, and move forward with dignity and hope.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
Group Facilitation and Delivery
- Deliver structured, evidence-based and trauma responsive group programmes for victims/survivors and individuals who have used harm.
- Foster safe, inclusive spaces that promote empowerment, emotional safety, and constructive challenge.
- Co-facilitate groups with trained colleagues, volunteers or peer mentors/Experts by Experience as needed.
- Support the ongoing development and review of group materials and content.
- Work flexibly and manage your own schedule, including facilitating evening groups on a rotational basis to meet the needs of those unable to attend during working hours.
One-to-One Support
- Provide limited 1:1 support for medium-risk clients who may be waiting for or transitioning between group programmes and/or other services.
- Contribute to joint safety and support planning alongside IDVAs, ISVAs and Behaviour Change Workers.
- Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.
Digital Survivor Platform – Connecting You
- Update and upload resources, tutorials, and activities for survivors accessing the platform.
- Support survivors engaging with online content, including managing enrolments and online group access.
- Design and deliver trauma-informed self-paced tutorials and reflective learning tools.
Peer Mentoring and Survivor Involvement
- Support the recruitment, mentoring and involvement of ‘experts by experience’ in group delivery.
- Encourage and nurture survivor voices and peer leadership within both in-person and digital forums.
- Training and Awareness-Raising.
- Deliver training sessions to professionals and external partners where required.
- Speak at community or public events to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence, healthy relationships, and recovery.
Application
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mental Health Support Worker
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join a specialist supported accommodation service for young people with complex mental health needs.
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Camden, London
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £27,636 per annum plus pension and benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 16th November2025
About the role
This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Working within an innovative supported accommodation service, you’ll help build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients to develop skills, resilience and confidence to move forward positively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times, using safeguarding and emergency procedures when required
- Building positive and trusting relationships with young people to provide effective support
- Managing a small caseload as a named key worker, creating SMART outcomes-based support plans
- Leading on risk and needs assessments and contributing to service-wide assessments
- Delivering one-to-one and group support to build coping strategies and resilience
- Working closely with statutory services, mental health teams and housing providers
- Encouraging client participation in service decisions and wider community activities
- Supporting volunteers who add value to the service
- Participating in a rota including early, late and weekend shifts
About you
We’re looking for someone with empathy, energy and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with complex needs.
You will have:
- A relevant qualification (psychology, counselling, social work, mental health) or significant experience working with young people with complex needs
- Experience managing challenging situations in a calm and professional way
- Excellent listening, communication and relationship-building skills
- A non-judgmental approach and the ability to maintain professional boundaries
- A good understanding of safeguarding, support planning and risk assessments
- The ability to work well in a team and with external partners
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
About the organisation
This well-established charity provides housing and support services across the UK, with a focus on preventing homelessness and improving opportunities through education, training and volunteering. The organisation is values-driven, believing in dignity, respect and the potential of every individual.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Senior Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Caseworker, Housing Support Worker, Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, Recovery Worker, Youth Support Worker, Key Worker. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping innovative, secure and reliable technology infrastructure?
We have a new opportunity for a proactive Infrastructure Lead to join our growing Technology team. We’re transforming our Digital, Data and IT services to better partner with our user communities and harness technology that drives our mission forward. As we build new skills, adopt product-led ways of working and expand our teams, we’re looking for people who want to use their expertise to make a real difference for those living with and affected by MND.
As the Infrastructure Lead, you’ll guide the maintenance, support, and continual improvement of the MND Association’s technology infrastructure. Ensuring systems are stable, secure, and efficient so our teams can focus on achieving our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaboration across Technology teams to maintain and enhance infrastructure in line with Association goals
- Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal disruption
- Monitor and manage servers, networks, firewalls, and cloud platforms to optimise performance and reliability
- Develop and implement security and infrastructure best practices, including proactive patch management and cyber security compliance
- Plan and deliver infrastructure projects such as upgrades and migrations with efficiency and minimal downtime
- Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of configurations, processes, and changes
- Grow excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Track costs, ensuring alignment with financial plans and budgets
- Develop and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure resilience
About You:
- Extensive experience in infrastructure management or a similar role, with expertise in server and network management in hybrid environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP
- Confident working with Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Entra ID, and Azure
- Experienced in managing virtual platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V
- Skilled in documenting systems and processes clearly and accurately
- Proven people management skills, with the ability to lead, support, and develop colleagues effectively
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability with a focus on delivering practical, secure, and reliable outcomes
- Ability to automate tasks through scripting (e.g. PowerShell), coding or orchestration tools
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: 1 day per week office attendance with flexibility to attend more when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Gordon Moody, we help people reclaim their lives from gambling-related harm. For over 50 years, we’ve been the UK’s leading charity dedicated to providing safe, effective, and compassionate support for those affected by gambling-related harm.
Through a combination of residential treatment, retreat programmes, and online support, we empower people to rebuild their lives, reconnect with their families, and rediscover hope. Our work changes lives every day — and now, we’re looking for an inspiring Clinical Director to join us.
The Role
We’re seeking an exceptional Clinical Director to join our Executive Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover).
This is a unique opportunity to lead our nationwide clinical services, ensuring the highest standards of care in line with CQC requirements, and driving excellence across our treatment programmes.
As Clinical Director, you’ll provide both strategic direction and hands-on clinical leadership — guiding multidisciplinary teams that include therapists, psychologists, and lived experience practitioners. You’ll ensure that our services remain innovative, compassionate, and effective for everyone who needs them.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership across all clinical services, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care.
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Oversee clinical governance and quality assurance, maintaining CQC compliance and continuous improvement.
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Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based treatment and recovery models.
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Champion staff development, wellbeing, and reflective practice across all clinical teams.
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Foster strong partnerships with commissioners, NHS Gambling Harms Clinics, GPs, and academic partners.
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Use data and outcomes to demonstrate clinical impact and inform future strategy.
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Contribute to organisational growth, innovation, and sector leadership.
About You
You’ll be a credible and compassionate leader with a background in psychological therapies and experience managing complex clinical services. You’ll bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of evidence-based practice.
Essential:
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Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (BPS accredited) or equivalent post-graduate qualification in a mental health profession.
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Professional registration (e.g. HCPC).
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Substantial experience in specialist psychological assessment, treatment, and supervision.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.
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Skilled in CBT and related therapeutic approaches.
Desirable:
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Experience in addiction or gambling-related harm services.
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Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in addictions.
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Understanding of mental health legislation and clinical governance frameworks.
Why Work With Us?
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Hybrid working model (3 days per week on-site).
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Work within a supportive, values-driven team making a tangible difference.
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Be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of gambling harm treatment in the UK.
Galop is looking for an experienced practitioner to provide effective support to LGBT victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work within the advocacy team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to LGBT victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year. You will act as a specialist lead within the advocacy team for work with Trans and Non-Binary survivors, including providing support, advice and expertise to your colleagues and externally.
As a Senior Advocate, you will provide high quality advocacy and support to Trans and Non-Binary people who are subjected to abuse and violence, specifically domestic abuse and sexual violence, focusing on their needs, safety and recovery. This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT people who have been victims of violence and abuse. Your work will enable LGBT people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for our community.
You will work directly with Trans and Non-Binary victims/survivors, offering them a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related to domestic abuse and sexual violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients’ needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care.
You will manage a small number of specialist advocates providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to Trans and Non-Binary survivors of violence and abuse. You will also act as specialist lead for work with Trans and Non-Binary survivors within the advocacy team, providing support, advice and leadership to advocates on this specialism, to ensure that survivors get support that meets their needs. You will work with colleagues to ensure that survivors are supported in a trauma-sensitive way and that the needs of Trans and Non-Binary survivors are met, through sharing best practice and your expert knowledge and experience in delivering this work. This will include an understanding of the support landscape for Trans and Non-Binary survivors, the wider trans sector and the specific impact and support needs for survivors. You will contribute to the development of the TNBI service and work collaboratively across the organisation. You will need an understanding of legislation, the CJS, civil justice systems and domestic and sexual violence including ISVA/IDVA best practice.
You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that Trans people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community.
Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will be hybrid working, with both home working and working from the office.
Hours
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract
Until 31 March 2027 (extension subject to funding)
Line manages
Advocates and caseworkers
Reports to
Advocacy and Support Manager
Salary
Grade E £37,754.88- £39,761.08 (including inner London weighting of £4,212.01)
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 25th November 2025
Interviews will be held on 2nd and 3rd of December 2025
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Forensic Psychologist
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Practitioner Psychologist with Forensic Background
Job Title: Forensic Psychologist
Location: Elephant and Castle based within a residential setting, with regular travel to other services as required and our central office. Some work from home may be possible (to be discussed at interview). Please note that unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £60,000 (8b equivalent)
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00
About the Role
A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner Psychologist with a Forensic background. You will work alongside the Group Psychological Lead and other members of the team within our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) to deliver psychological services to residents and staff. In this role, you will apply your skills and knowledge in building new teams and expand our operational delivery within our IAP. You will play a strategic role in our organisational growth with new services, with a focus on shaping service delivery; offering specialist advice, supervising assistant psychologists and postgraduate research.
Our IAP's support people who have left prison and are based within a residential setting to reintegrate into the community. They are given support and guidance to aid their reablement, resettlement and rehabilitation post prison. You will contribute towards them achieving goals necessary for their personal development and move on within the community.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing high quality psychological services, contributing to the delivery of Approved Premises aims as specified by the Ministry of Justice.
- Ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- Demonstrating clinical leadership by setting direction for the psychological service and driving high standards for quality, safety and ongoing improvement.
- Exercising clinical responsibility for residents’ psychological care, showing skill and judgement in selecting appropriate assessments and interventions.
- Consulting with other parties contributing to a resident’s diagnosis, formulation, treatment and risk management in the community.
- Create opportunities to collaborate with peers including AP-based psychologists nationally and OPD pathway psychologists delivering services to APs.
- Model and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
About You
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Psychologist with a strong clinical and forensic background to join our team. The successful candidate will be HCPC-registered with doctoral-level training and experience working with complex client groups. We’re looking for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex and sensitive information with clarity and empathy. A team player at heart, you’ll build meaningful relationships, champion diversity and inclusion, and embody our values of compassion, empowerment, and innovation in everything you do. We're looking for:
- Doctoral level training accredited by the HCPC in forensic, clinical or counselling psychology
- Experience working as a registered psychologist in the criminal justice system or forensic mental health setting
- Experience of the psychological assessment and treatment of clients presenting with a range of enduring mental health conditions, complex psychological difficulties and risks to self and others
- Experience working in a psychologically informed environment and providing informed consultation to others
- Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision
- Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link with different behaviours and engagement
- Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Fundraising Manager
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it and we act to prevent it. As the Fundraising Manager for Behind Closed Doors, you will play a key role in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation’s vision, mission and values. This is an exciting and varied role with an opportunity for the post-holder to put their own stamp on it. As our Fundraising Manager, you will build on existing relationships with individual donors, community groups and corporate partners, as well as seeking new opportunities.
This role would best suit a creative and strategic mind who enjoys building relationships and inspiring others towards a united vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse. You will be joining a committed and dynamic team; line managing the Training and Development Coordinator, working within the senior management team and reporting to the CEO.
Please download the recruitment pack for full details.
To apply for this position, you will need a comprehensive CV and supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and organisation, and how you meet the criteria laid out in the person specification. You can apply via CharityJob, or return both documents by Thursday 27th November via email with the reference ‘Fundraising Manager’ in the subject line.
Interviews will take place on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December 2025, and will consist of a brief presentation and competency-based questions.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to improving inclusive recruitment practices. If you would prefer to apply for this position or express your interest in an alternative format (such as audio or video upload) or require any adaptions at this initial stage, please get in touch.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A standard DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it, and we act to prevent it. Build Lives Free from Domestic Abuse.
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We’re looking for three Parent Programme Officers to help deliver the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting programme with integrity and care as part of a new project funded by the Youth Endowment Fund.
Position: Parent Programme Officers x 3
Location: London (x2 roles, hybrid) and Manchester (x1 role, hybrid)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £32,941 - £35,268 (London) and £30,805-£33,132 (Manchester)
Contract: Fixed term until April 2028
Closing Date: Monday 10th November, 17:00 GMT
Help families thrive and young people stay safe
We’re looking for compassionate and organised Parent Programme Officers to help deliver the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) Safer Lives parenting programme as part of a new initiative funded by the Youth Endowment Fund.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support families affected by youth violence and help build safer, stronger communities.
About the job
As a Parent Programme Officer for the SFSC: Safer Lives project, you’ll work directly with parents and caregivers of young people aged 11–18 who are at risk of or affected by youth violence.
You will:
- Build trusted relationships with families, co-facilitators, peer researchers, colleagues and referral partners.
- Support the delivery of inclusive, safe, effective and engaging parenting programmes.
- Coordinate logistics, manage data, uphold safeguarding standards.
- Contribute to research and evaluation, ensuring our work is evidence-based and informed by lived experience.
About You
We’re looking for:
- Experienced SFSC practitioners, or those with strong experience in other group parenting programmes
- Skilled communicators who are organised, empathetic and collaborative
- Professionals with a strong track record of working with Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, and an understanding of the challenges they face
- Professionals with experience in safeguarding, partnership working and programme delivery
- People who can build rapport and handle sensitive situations with care and professionalism
This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive, values-driven team committed to tackling racial inequality.
The Organisation
The Race Equality Foundation is a registered charity which tackles racial inequality to improve the lives of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities. We believe that everyone should be provided with the opportunities to flourish.
About the Project
Funded by the Youth Endowment Fund, our intervention and research project, SFSC: Safer Lives, works to prevent offending and reduce youth violence by strengthening family relationships, increasing parental confidence, and promoting young people’s self-discipline, social skills and self-esteem.
The SFSC: Safer Lives programme builds on the ground-breaking work of the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities inclusive parenting programme, which has demonstrated how parenting support can be provided effectively to minoritised and marginalised families.
Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays
- Above-statutory employer pension contributions
- Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) for health and wellbeing support
- Onoing training and development opportunities
- A friendly, flexible, and collaborative working environment
Interview dates:
London positions - Thursday 17th November 2025
Manchester position - Thursday 20th November
Please read the attached job pack for full details on the role, person specification, and how to apply.
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
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