Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31^st March 2026
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Greater Manchester
Reporting to: Team Leader
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As an Engagement & Support Worker, you will work under the guidance of the Team Leader to contribute to successful delivery of service operations for the Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Service (Peer Support) contract. You will provide practical one-to-one weekly support and constructive activities to help those we support. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will work in partnership with staff, volunteers, and the people we support to guarantee that we maintain a high-quality service which meets the needs of those engaged.

The role will involve working with a maximum caseload of 17 mentees at any one time and your aim within the role will be to support mentees with building positives changes in their lives and achieving their goals. Alongside the practical support, other typical duties will include completing assessments and care plans/actions plans, monitoring journeys, quality assurance and reporting progress. You will be required to undergo a DBS check and HMPPS Vetting Check.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of working (or significant voluntary experience) within criminal justice services, drug & alcohol recovery or treatment services, homelessness/housing services or mental health services.
• Experience of promoting the rights, responsibilities and informed choice of the individuals, acting as an advocate to promote independence.
• Proven experience in dealing with a wide variety of individuals in a positive and confidential manner, both face to face and on the telephone.
• Experience of data collection, administration and recording procedures.
• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations and developing contacts and networks across a wide range of local services.
• Good standard of general education.
• An understanding of the complex interdependencies of mental health, homelessness, substance misuse and offending behavior.
• Professional curiosity with the ability and willingness to learn and apply learning to support delivery.
• High level of relationship skills: Empathy; caring; acceptance; mutual affirmation; and supportive, whilst ensuring professional boundaries are maintained.
• Current driving license, use of car and appropriate business use insurance.

ABOUT US

Community Led initiatives are a lived experience organisation that believes in the capacity for human change. We support those who have been through the criminal justice system, have been affected by drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness or mental health issues. We help them to overcome the barriers preventing them from achieving their goals.

We inspire people to believe that change is possible. We seek, recruit and develop employees who personify change as they will have encountered and overcome many of the barriers which the people we support will face.

We provide one-to-one peer support and group work activities to help the people we work with to achieve their personal goals. In addition to addressing their practical and emotional needs we help them to develop a new positive sense of self. By the end of our mentoring relationship, the people we work with feel empowered to move their lives forward independently and build upon the successes achieved with us.

Many of the people we work with go on to volunteer here at CLI to help build their CV, develop skills, gain meaningful work and bring utility to their past. And we are proud to say that a significant number of CLI mentoring programme graduates go on to become long term ambassadors for change.

We work in partnership with other organisations that are striving to deliver positive impacts, support change, and share our commitment and values.

And we actively welcome those with lived experience of offending, addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues as part of our team. Where others see risk, we see opportunity.

We believe everyone deserves to feel valued, to be happy, to belong.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the Engagement & Support Worker position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 10:00am 30^th May 2025.

Community Led Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered based on their merits and abilities for the job. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks however it will not be used to discriminate unfairly against any individual. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

Salary: £27,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Service Manager
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Team Leader, you will work closely with the Service Manager to contribute to successful delivery of service operations for the Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire SAMAS contract, criminal justice pathway, rough sleepers’ initiative contract. You will manage and motivate staff to deliver a high quality, effective service centered around the needs of the people we support. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will work closely with the Service Manager to develop your relationships with external and stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role will involve the coordination of the delivery of mentoring services for individuals by effective processing and completion of referrals and assessments in addition to the line management of employees working on service operations for the Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire SAMAS contract, criminal justice pathway, rough sleepers’ initiative contracts.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of managing, supervising and coaching employees and/or volunteers, motivating them to drive success and positive outcomes.
• Experience in inter-agency working and/or building positive relationships with partners and/or stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas: the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of Probation services.
• An understanding of best practice when working with individuals across different areas of challenge.
• Knowledge of how to assertively motivate, empower, challenge and develop people.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with good attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize work, delegate, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
• The ability to be creative and forward thinking, with a “can do” and solution focused attitude when faced with challenges that may require flexibility, adaptability and resilience.
• Demonstratable coaching skills with the ability to bring out the best in their team.
• Current driving license, use of car and appropriate business use insurance.

ABOUT US

Community Led initiatives are a lived experience organisation that believes in the capacity for human change. We support those who have been through the criminal justice system, have been affected by drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness or mental health issues. We help them to overcome the barriers preventing them from achieving their goals.

We inspire people to believe that change is possible. We seek, recruit and develop employees who personify change as they will have encountered and overcome many of the barriers which the people we support will face.

We provide one-to-one peer support and group work activities to help the people we work with to achieve their personal goals. In addition to addressing their practical and emotional needs we help them to develop a new positive sense of self. By the end of our mentoring relationship, the people we work with feel empowered to move their lives forward independently and build upon the successes achieved with us.

Many of the people we work with go on to volunteer here at CLI to help build their CV, develop skills, gain meaningful work and bring utility to their past. And we are proud to say that a significant number of CLI mentoring programme graduates go on to become long term ambassadors for change.

We work in partnership with other organisations that are striving to deliver positive impacts, support change, and share our commitment and values.

And we actively welcome those with lived experience of offending, addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues as part of our team. Where others see risk, we see opportunity.

We believe everyone deserves to feel valued, to be happy, to belong.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the Team Leader position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application from via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 10:00am 30^th May 2025.

Community Led Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered based on their merits and abilities for the job. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks however it will not be used to discriminate unfairly against any individual. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records

Salary: £24,570 per annum
Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bedford Borough
Reporting to: Team Leader
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Engagement & Support Worker, you will work under the guidance of the Team Leader to contribute to the successful delivery of service operations for the Bedford Borough rough sleepers’ initiative contracts. You will provide practical one-to-one weekly support and constructive activities to help those we support. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will work in partnership with staff, volunteers, and the people we support to guarantee that we maintain a high-quality service which meets the needs of those engaged.

The role will involve working with a maximum caseload of 15 mentees at any one time and your aim within the role will be to support mentees with building positive changes in their lives and achieving their goals. Alongside the practical support, other typical duties will include completing assessments and care plans/actions plans, monitoring journeys, quality assurance and reporting progress. You will be required to follow instructions from the Team Leader and Service Manager to ensure your performance is in line with KPIs and contract requirements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of working (or significant voluntary experience) within criminal justice services, drug & alcohol recovery or treatment services, homelessness/housing services or mental health services is highly desirable.
• Experience of promoting the rights, responsibilities and informed choice of the individuals, acting as an advocate to promote independence.
• Proven experience in dealing with a wide variety of individuals in a positive and confidential manner, both face to face and on the telephone.
• Experience of data collection, administration and recording procedures.
• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations and developing contacts and networks across a wide range of local services.
• Good standard of general education.
• An understanding of the complex interdependencies of mental health, homelessness, substance abuse and offending behaviour.
• High level of relationship skills: Empathy; caring; acceptance; mutual affirmation; and support whilst ensuring professional boundaries are maintained.
• Ability to quickly build rapport; being persistent, determined, patient and resilient.
• Ability to changing and emerging needs, demonstrating good time management skills, flexibility and resilience to challenging situations and the ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive approach.
• Current driving license, use of car, and appropriate business use insurance is essential.

ABOUT US

Community Led initiatives are a lived experience organisation that believes in the capacity for human change. We support those who have been through the criminal justice system, have been affected by drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness or mental health issues. We help them to overcome the barriers preventing them from achieving their goals.

We inspire people to believe that change is possible. We seek, recruit and develop employees who personify change as they will have encountered and overcome many of the barriers which the people we support will face.

We provide one-to-one peer support and group work activities to help the people we work with to achieve their personal goals. In addition to addressing their practical and emotional needs we help them to develop a new positive sense of self. By the end of our mentoring relationship, the people we work with feel empowered to move their lives forward independently and build upon the successes achieved with us.

Many of the people we work with go on to volunteer here at CLI to help build their CV, develop skills, gain meaningful work and bring utility to their past. And we are proud to say that a significant number of CLI mentoring programme graduates go on to become long term ambassadors for change.

We work in partnership with other organisations that are striving to deliver positive impacts, support change, and share our commitment and values.

And we actively welcome those with lived experience of offending, addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues as part of our team. Where others see risk, we see opportunity.

We believe everyone deserves to feel valued, to be happy, to belong.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the Engagement & Support Worker (Maternity Cover) position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application from via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 10:00am 6^th  June 2025.

Community Led Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered based on their merits and abilities for the job. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks however it will not be used to discriminate unfairly against any individual. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

At Community Led Initiatives we provide a peer mentoring service to individuals recovering from addiction, homelessness or who have experienced the criminal justice system or mental health issues.

We know that mentoring relationships are a highly effective way to support people who are trying to achieve positive change and build a new life that looks different from their past. Read more…

Click here to apply

Please check back with us soon.

At Community Led Initiatives we provide a peer mentoring service to individuals recovering from addiction, homelessness or who have experienced the criminal justice system or mental health issues.

We know that mentoring relationships are a highly effective way to support people who are trying to achieve positive change and build a new life that looks different from their past. Read more…

Click here to apply

Please check back with us soon.