Youth substance misuse worker jobs in london

About the organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.

About the post
nia’s Specialist Refuge service holds the Women’s Aid Quality Standard mark. The refuges team provides specialist accommodation and support services to women who experience multiple disadvantage including involvement in prostitution and other forms of sexual violence and exploitation, domestic violence, and problematic substance use. 
The post is currently funded until March 2026. 

About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and girls.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 18 November 2025
Interview date: 28 November 2025

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies. 

About the role:

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Young Person’s Worker in Islington, Camden and Waltham Forest.

In this role, you will have the unique chance to make a lasting impact on young people who are at risk of homelessness, empowering them to build fulfilling, independent lives. Your day to day responsibilities will include managing a caseload of clients, developing personalised support and safety plans, and guiding young people through the process of moving into independent accommodation, employment, and education.

As a Young Person’s Worker, you will work within a trauma informed, strengths based framework, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of each young person are at the heart of your approach. You will act as the lead worker for each individual, supporting them in developing life skills like budgeting, self care, and cooking while helping them access vital services such as mental health support, housing advice, and employment opportunities. Your role will be crucial in motivating and coaching young people to take ownership of their futures, helping them navigate their journey to independence with confidence.

Working at Single Homeless Project (SHP) means being part of a committed, supportive team that’s dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of young people. In addition to the difference you will make, you will also have the opportunity to grow your own career, with access to ongoing training and professional development. If you are ready to be part of something truly meaningful and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About you:

• You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.
• Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people
• Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
• You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
• A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.

About Us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November at midnight

Interview Date: Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th November at SHP Head office in Kings Cross.

Please note there will be a second round of interviews for progressed candidates.

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.

Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to support young people in supported accommodation in Twickenham

Position: Young People Support Worker
Location: Twickenham
Salary: £27,636 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025

About the Role

As Young People Support Worker you will work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported accommodation. You will have a caseload of 5 clients aged 18-25, in a supported accommodation in Twickenham.

You will mostly lone work, with the Service Manager and Senior Progression Coach working from the office once a week each on average.

You may be required to work from our offices with the rest of the team in Lambeth/Croydon once a month as the business need arises or for training.

Key responsibilities:

· Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as required.

· Hold a caseload as key worker, taking joint responsibility with the team for day-to-day client support.

· Lead on risk and needs assessments, develop SMART outcomes-based support plans, and review regularly.

· Deliver one-to-one and group support to build resilience and independence, both on site and in the community.

· Work in partnership with external agencies and involve clients in decision-making and community activities.

· Support clients to access education, training, employment, volunteering and benefit entitlements.

· Contribute to a safe, welcoming environment including rota cover, health and safety checks and move-in support.

· Support and collaborate with volunteers and participate in wider organisational engagement opportunities.

About You

You’ll be a motivated, empathetic and organised individual who thrives on helping young people achieve independence. You’ll bring:

· Experience working with the client group and understanding their needs, including homelessness, mental health and substance use.

· Experience in housing settings with knowledge of health and safety responsibilities.

· Strong understanding of asset-based approaches, safeguarding requirements and professional boundaries.

· Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning.

· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and Salesforce.

· Commitment to equality, diversity and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

· Commitment to creating a safe and healthy environment for clients, staff and visitors.

· Integrity, professionalism and the ability to work effectively in partnership with others.

About the Organisation

You’ll be joining a respected charity that provides housing and support services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. The organisation focuses on prevention, empowerment and long-term stability, helping people develop the confidence and skills to live independently.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Worker, Key Worker, Tenancy Support Officer, Support Assistant. #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Bank Worker

Each year, the charity supports and empowers thousands of young people to find a safe place to call home, a chance to thrive and a brighter future. We want you to be a part of that change we’re passionate about.

Come join our dedicated team as a Bank Worker and you’ll be given the opportunity to provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness and create positive change.

What We Can Offer You:

• Flexibility
• Competitive Pay: £12.24 to £14.03 per hour
• Meaningful Work: making a positive impact in your local community

Responsibilities:

• Community Support: providing support and guidance to individuals facing homelessness
• Empowerment: helping clients to access resources and services to encourage their independence
• Teamwork: working with a dedicated wider team to deliver excellent quality care, support, and guidance to our clients

What We Are Looking For:

· Strong communication with a range of people from different backgrounds

· Understanding and respecting perspectives and experiences of clients

· Committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals

· Experience working with young people at risk of homelessness

We have services across:

North East: Durham, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Middlesbrough.

North West: Manchester, Cheshire, Oldham, Salford, Rochdale, Stockport, Warrington.

London: Brent, Bromley, Camden, Haringey, Islington, Lambeth, Finsbury Park, Sutton, Gravesend.

Ready to start your journey with us this Christmas?

Submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining why you are a good fit for the role.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

The charity strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require information to be sent to you in an alternative format please let us know.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.

We kindly request no unsolicited contact from recruitment or media agencies.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

#INDNFP

Young People Support Worker (Floating)

We have a new role available for a Young People Support Worker to work with vulnerable people across the seven West London Boroughs to support them maintaining tenancies after time experiencing homelessness.

Position: Young People Support Worker (Floating)

Location: West London Area

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs)

Salary: £27,636 Per Annum (ILW) Plus Pension and Other Benefits

Closing Date: Monday 3rd November, 2025

About the Role

As a Floating Support Worker, you will work with individuals who have experienced homelessness to help them maintain their accommodation and improve their quality of life. Supporting people across the seven West London boroughs, you’ll provide tailored, person-centred support that empowers people to live more independently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing clients and creating support plans focused on housing stability, life skills, work, learning and wellbeing

• Delivering practical support and life-skills training to help people sustain their accommodation

• Providing advice, advocacy and signposting to relevant agencies and services

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to team and case management meetings

• Building strong partnerships with local authorities, outreach teams and support agencies to achieve the best outcomes for service users

About You

You’ll be committed to supporting vulnerable people to build their confidence and independence. You’ll also bring:

• Experience supporting people with complex needs such as mental health issues, substance use, domestic abuse or offending behaviour

• Knowledge of housing and benefits systems, and an understanding of the criminal justice system

• The ability to work independently and use sound judgement while being a strong team player

• A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

• IT literacy including the ability to use reporting systems and data capture tools

• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work

• Flexibility to travel and attend meetings or appointments as needed

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

• Flexible working model for suitable roles

• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service

• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

• Death in service (4x Base salary)

• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

The employer delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for an Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our Criminal Justice Service in Battersea.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

Approved Premises (APs) work with high-risk people released from prison, providing a vital element in public protection arrangements. APs offer a level of contact, support and supervision within the community that is unique within the Criminal Justice System. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic staff team at our male Approved Premises in Battersea, playing a key role in pro-social modelling, rehabilitation and community reintegration for those ready to make positive choices.

Working closely with Probation Officers and other community services such as police, health, housing and substance misuse, we provide a stepping stone from prison into the community.

As a member of the Approved Premises team, you will model pro-social behavior and foster a positive, respectful culture with both clients and colleagues. You will actively engage with residents, supporting communal activities such as meal preparation, and contribute to the delivery of individual sentence plans in collaboration with probation officers, police, and external agencies.

Your role will involve providing administrative and practical support, ensuring daily tasks are completed, and following all operational protocols. You will encourage compliance and enforce rules relating to curfews and drug and alcohol testing as required. Keeping colleagues, multi-agency partners, and management informed is essential.

You will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the health, safety, security, cleanliness, and well-being of the premises and residents, utilizing tools such as CCTV, observation, and direct personal contact. Accurate, timely record-keeping and appropriate information sharing with respect for confidentiality are critical components of this role.

Using your initiative, you will identify and address additional tasks or emerging issues, working within the service to maintain an enabling environment. Adherence to the Approved Premises Manual, Hestia policies, and relevant justice service requirements is expected, alongside consistently demonstrating The Hestia Approach.

This role involves working closely with high-risk offenders transitioning from prison to community life, providing a unique level of daily support, supervision, and tailored interventions. You will empower residents to take responsibility for themselves while maintaining appropriate boundaries and supervision. The position operates on a rolling rota covering early, late, weekend, and night shifts to ensure continuous support and public protection.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to engage and communicate effectively with others, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness in their approach. They should maintain an optimistic outlook regarding people's capacity for change and the possibility of positive outcomes. A quick learner who can efficiently gather information and make well-founded decisions is essential.

The candidate must be able to maintain firm boundaries and exercise authority legitimately while working in a pro-social and positive manner. Competence in receiving, processing, and accurately recording detailed information is required, along with ensuring appropriate sharing of information within confidentiality guidelines. An understanding of the emotional and behavioral impacts of trauma is important, as is the ability to work sensitively with individuals who display a wide range of emotions, behaviors, and communication challenges.

The candidate should be a team player who leads by example and takes a practical, hands-on approach to tasks such as cooking, gardening, household chores, and leisure activities. Finally, knowledge of safeguarding principles and the ability to identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns are essential.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Kineara has a new vacancy for an experienced Housing support worker to join our small and dedicated team for our new School Housing Advice project.

About the project 

The School Housing Advice Support Project builds on the success of a pilot program and aims to provide tailored housing advice and support to families, particularly those living in temporary accommodation (TA). The project started in January 2025 and is currently being delivered at three primary schools in the borough of Southwark.

The initiative offers practical housing advice, casework, workshops, and legal support through a collaborative partnership between Kineara and Southwark Law Centre. It also addresses challenges such as poor housing conditions, legal proceedings, and impacts on families' health and wellbeing.

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate support worker to deliver housing advice and practical support to parents from four Primary Schools in Southwark. This role involves conducting housing surgeries, providing follow-up casework, and running workshops to empower clients with the knowledge and skills to address their housing-related issues. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to identify their needs and offer tailored solutions to help them achieve sustainable housing outcomes. The role will be based mostly in Southwark, and you will be working in partnership with schools, community organisations and the council to coordinate tailored support for each client to avoid eviction and sustain tenancies, address suitability of the property, mediating with landlords where necessary and providing advice for onward housing when needed. The objectives of these programmes are to avoid evictions, sustain tenancies or move to a better suited property, improve wellbeing and awareness of tenancy rights and housing polices.

About you 

• You will have experience of working with families and individuals with complex needs, as well as some experience of providing housing support.
• You will be an enthusiastic person who has empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to working with clients and who thrives when working independently with a passion to support change.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Have good knowledge of housing policies and tenants' rights, experience of delivering holistic support.
• You will be a solution-minded thinker, have a good understanding of strength-based approaches and be able work committing to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Be able to work as part of a team and independently, the roles require you to think creatively and use the resources around you effectively.

About Kineara 

Kineara is a unique community interest company and Charity that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We break down barriers, provide holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Complex Needs Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Wandsworth & Richmond and Domestic Abuse Service

We are looking for a compassionate and resilient Complex Needs Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to service users facing multiple challenges, including substance misuse, exiting sex work, domestic abuse, and co-existing issues such as low-level mental health needs. You will explore and address service users' needs, make referrals to relevant services, and ensure safeguarding concerns are managed in collaboration with social services, safeguarding leads, and mental health teams. The role also involves contributing to multi-agency meetings, maintaining accurate case notes, completing assessments, and reviewing safety plans. In addition, you will oversee housing maintenance by ensuring repairs are completed and health and safety guidelines are followed. This role is based on working Saturdays and Sundays 8am -2pm each week. 

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

We are seeking a motivated individual with experience in safeguarding and supporting people with complex needs, who works well in a team and can multi-task effectively. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of domestic abuse, substance misuse, sex work, and mental health, and be confident in problem solving while empowering and encouraging survivors. This role is also suited to someone eager to develop their skills and training.

Please note: This post is open to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, due to the nature of the role supporting women.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Young Carers’ Project (YCP) Manager

Contract: Full-time | 36 hours per week.

Location: Kingston Upon Thames, with some hybrid working.

Salary: £41,034 per annum.

Kingston Carers Network's Young Carers Project (YCP) provides information, advice and support to young carers in Kingston. Our services include a weekly youth club and drop-in sessions, respite activities during the school holidays, one-to-one mentoring and targeted family support.

We are looking for a committed, proactive person with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to lead the YCP team in supporting our amazing young carers, aged 5-18, who all have a caring responsibility for a family member. We currently support over 4000 carers, including over 800 young carers, who are caring for a relative or friend with a disability, illness, mental health problem or substance addiction. The successful candidate will have the ability to plan and deliver a range of activities and support to young carers to ensure that the project aims are achieved. Experience of working with young people aged 5-18 years is essential.

Benefits include:

• 4% matched pension contribution,
• flexible hours,
• hybrid working,
• and enrolment in the Carers Trust training programme.

This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 5:00 pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.

Interviews: Wednesday 12th and 19th November.

Kingston Carers’ Network, registered charity number 1151456

Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

We are seeking a passionate mental health professional to lead and inspire wellbeing initiatives for those at risk of homelessness in London.

Position: Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

Salary: £37,880 (ILW) Per Annum Plus Pension & Other Benefits

Location: London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday  2nd November

Interview date: 7th November 2025

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development of creative and innovative mental health and wellbeing initiatives across London services. You’ll focus on promoting positive coping strategies, embedding trauma-informed practice and ensuring psychologically informed environments for staff, volunteers and clients.

You’ll oversee coordination of mental health and substance misuse work, deliver workshops and reflective practice training, and provide practical advice and guidance to frontline staff. You’ll also build strong partnerships with statutory and community mental health services, ensuring timely access to support for those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver initiatives that support positive mental health and wellbeing
• Embed trauma-informed practice and psychologically informed environments
• Supervise the Mental Health and Substance Misuse Coordinator
• Train and advise staff in supporting people with complex mental health needs
• Deliver workshops, training and reflective practice sessions
• Build and maintain strong external partnerships
• Ensure policies and resources are up to date and accessible
• Monitor and report on outcomes to funders and senior management
• Manage expenditure within budget and maintain accurate records
• Uphold safeguarding, quality assurance and data protection standards

About You

This is a strategic, empowering role suited to someone with a deep commitment to mental health and social impact. You’ll bring a strong understanding of the intersection between homelessness and mental health, as well as experience supporting individuals with complex needs.

To succeed, you will have:

• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and mental health issues
• A background in mental health, counselling, psychology, social work or a related field
• Proven experience supporting people with complex needs
• Experience delivering training and embedding trauma-informed practice
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Experience managing staff or volunteers
• Good knowledge of statutory and community mental health networks
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
• A reflective, values-driven approach and commitment to making a difference

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
• Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
• International Accident Cover – accidental death, permanent ​disability
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

A leading homelessness charity supporting vulnerable young people and adults across the UK. The charity’s mission is to prevent homelessness, increase resilience, and promote opportunities through housing and support services. Grounded in Vincentian values, which focus on the potential of people and a commitment to action, inclusion and dignity.

As part of the team, you’ll receive full induction, training in the Endeavour model, and ongoing supervision and reflective practice support.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Mental Health Lead, Wellbeing Manager, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Counsellor, Clinical Support Lead, Recovery Worker, Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health Project Manager, Health and Wellbeing Officer, Trauma-Informed Practitioner. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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 Social Care IDVA

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Location: 4 days located across Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Social Care with 1 day per week remote working

Contract: Fixed term – March 2026 (with the view to extend)

Hours p/w: 35 hours per week

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.

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:

The Social Care IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process, specialising in working with women whose families are involved with Family Children Services and risk to children is a factor. You will work to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. This role is part advocacy, part training/education and project work to improve response to victim/survivors experiencing domestic abuse. You will be embedded in the local authority Family Children Services team, working with Social Care professionals to ensure they adopt a trauma informed approach, can recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse and are providing more holistic support. You will be the domestic abuse subject matter expert on site, upskilling fellow professionals and acting as a point of contact for any clients experiencing domestic abuse and support requirements from Family Children Services.

The borough has a focus on prioritising and developing good DA work in social care and this is an opportunity to be a major player in institutional change, ensuring that women accessing Family Children services for their children have an improved experience and that the local authorities are leading the way for all survivors engaging with their services.

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent, Ealing, and across parts of East London. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.

About You:

You will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse in various areas of need, with particular knowledge on children safeguarding/legislation. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with child safeguarding, needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

To be successful as the Social Care IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:

You will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies. Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.

Your abilities extends to assessing the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs. Advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced. You will work as an advocate and educator to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Children Social Care plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.

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 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:

• A 35-hour working week
• 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 we 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.