Salary: £27,000 to £31,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bolton
Reporting to: Service Manager

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 Bolton Recovery 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 stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role will involve the line management of employees working on service operations for the Bolton Recovery contract. You will be required to ensure the performance of employees is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring employees operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have management skills with an ability to problem solve and communicate effectively to your team to ensure the team understand their responsibilities and CLI’s mission.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of managing a team of employees and/or volunteers is essential.
• 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.
• Experience of producing and/or contributing to reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas; the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of the 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 prioritise work, delegate, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office software and previous experience of working with other systems and databases.
• Ability to work across Bolton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Team Leader position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12pm Friday 15^th May 2026.

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: £26,227.50 per annum
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bolton
Team: Bolton Recovery
Reporting to: Team Leader

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As a Recovery Worker, you will contribute to the successful delivery of service operations for the Bolton 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 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, monitoring journeys, quality assurance and reporting progress. You will be required to follow to ensure your performance is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring you operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

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 in 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 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.
• Be able to display a thorough understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable people.
• Ability to work across Bolton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Recovery Worker position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application from via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12pm Friday 15^th May 2026.

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…

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Salary: £26,227.50 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
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 positive changes in their lives and achieving their goals. Alongside the practical support, other typical duties will include completing assessments and care plans/action plans, monitoring journeys, quality assurance and reporting progress. You will be required to follow instructions from the Team Leader and Assistant Manager to ensure your performance is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring you operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to work across Greater Manchester to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12pm Thursday 30^th April 2026.

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: £26,227.50 to £28,285 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31^st March 2027
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Greater Manchester
Reporting to: Team Leader
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As an Assessment Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination of new referrals and carrying out assessments with individuals being supervised by the National Probation Service. You will work collaboratively with the Team Leader to ensure referrals and assessments are completed in line with contractual requirements and appropriate support can be arranged for individuals in line with their goals. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role will involve using your initiative, dynamically assessing risks and effectively matching Engagement & Support Workers with mentees. You will be required to follow instructions from the Team Leader to ensure your performance is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring you operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience of dealing with referrals and assessments.
• 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.
• Proven experience in dealing with a wide variety of individuals in a positive and confidential manner, both face to face and on the telephone.
• Good standard of general education.
• Knowledge and understanding of the administrative processes.
• 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.
• Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work across Greater Manchester to meet service delivery demands when required.
• To complete a DBS check and HMPPS vetting.
• 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 Assessment Coordinator position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 8^th May 2026.

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: £26,227.50 – £28,285 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until September 2027
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Greater Manchester
Reporting to: Team Leader
Number of Positions: 2

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 Greater Manchester 3P’s contract. You will provide 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 10 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/action plans, monitoring journeys, quality assurance and reporting progress. You will be required to follow instructions from the Team Leader and Regional Service Manager to ensure your performance is in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

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 individual 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work across Greater Manchester to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 12:00pm Friday 8^th May 2026.

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: £26,227.50 – £28,285 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until September 2027
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Greater Manchester
Reporting to: Regional Service Manager
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Team Leader, you will work closely with the Regional Service Manager to contribute to the successful delivery of service operations for the Greater Manchester 3P’s 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 stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role will involve the line management of employees working on service operations for the Greater Manchester 3P’s contract. You will be required to ensure the performance of employees is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring employees operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have management skills with an ability to problem solve and communicate effectively to your team to ensure the team understand their responsibilities and CLI’s mission.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of managing a team of employees and/or volunteers.
• 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.
• Experience in producing and/or contributing to reports is desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas; the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of the 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 prioritise work, delegate, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work across Greater Manchester to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Team Leader position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 8^th May 2026.

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: £26,227.50 per annum plus payment for on-call duties
Contract Type: Permanent
Team: Housing
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bedford/Central Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Housing Lead

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As a Housing Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing housing-related support to people who have either been through the criminal justice system, have been affected by drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness or mental health issues, which has resulted in them being unable to retain their accommodation placement. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will work closely with the Housing Lead to develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role will involve working with residents on a one-to-one basis; you’ll be responsible for assessing their needs, preparing tenancy support plans and supporting mentees to achieve their individual goals of securing independent living. Alongside this you will be responsible for supporting the Housing Lead with housing management responsibilities such as weekly Health & Safety checks and minor repairs and maintenance of the recovery housing. You will be required to follow instructions from the Housing Lead and to ensure your performance is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring you operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• To support the residents to set up a bank account (where required) and ensure standing orders are set up for the weekly payment and where necessary liaise with the residents regarding non-payments.
• To support the residents to maximise their benefit entitlement.
• To complete the successful onboarding of residents which includes property sign up, ordering and distributing inventory to residents and shared spaces, issuing keys, ensuring residents understand the license agreement, their rights and obligations and other duties in line with the onboarding check list.
• To provide ongoing support to residents with financial planning including rent collection, monitoring non-payment of rent, day-to-day personal budgeting and supporting residents and rent arrears.
• To support the Housing Lead under their guidance on the management of housing stock and undertake weekly and monthly checks in line with statutory compliance as outlined below and ensure this is logged through the app.
• Weekly H&S property inspection report
• Weekly Maintenance Checks – monitor the condition of the property e.g. ensuring heating is in good working condition, cleanliness of the property, condition/standard of furniture and electrical items etc.
• Monthly Property Conditions and Compliance Report
• To support the Housing Lead under their guidance with arranging annual/bi-annual statutory landlord periodic testing certification and inspection of gas appliances, fire safety measures (fire alarm system, emergency lighting, fire risk assessment) and other statutory landlord certification;
• Annual Gas Certification
• Bi-Annual Fire Alarm test and commission
• Bi-Annual Emergency lighting test and commission
• Review of Fire Risk Assessment annually
• To communicate the occupancy levels with the wider local team to ensure the property is at full occupancy.
• To be responsible for the assessment of people who have applied for tenancy at the CLI Recovery Housing and selecting residents based on suitability criteria.
• To be responsible for ensuring rooms are up to standard for the next resident.
• To support residents weekly to maintain their license agreement, enabling residents to access pathways to meet their more immediate needs before moving on to full independence and their own licenses.
• To ensure all residents are engaged in the recovery community/programme and provide group-based activities. This is to ensure residents are achieving their personal goals and developing independence and moving forward in their lives.
• To liaise effectively with organisations and other relevant agencies to ensure the best support can be provided to residents and to promote the CLI Recovery Housing offer.
• To maintain accurate, up to date records on the relevant case management system, recording the weekly progress on individual support plans and information on outcomes within set timeframes.
• To report Housing performance trends and issues to the Housing Lead.
• To support all residents with completing their online housing benefit claim and submission of their license agreement.
• To address neighbour nuisance, Anti-Social Behaviour, property damage accordingly.
• To report any breaches via notices and warnings procedures to residents.
• To support with arranging new property installation and where required repairs or improvements that need to be carried out. This will include facilitating and monitoring visits from contractors and trade persons and other relevant visitors.
• To carry out minor property repairs and maintenance, for example, changing lightbulbs, unblocking sinks, carrying out other minor repairs, whilst training residents to do these independently which will build their independent life skills.
• To arrange annual PAT testing and PAT testing for any new electrical items and maintain a PAT testing register.
• Seek to improve his/her own performance, contribution, knowledge, skills and participate in training and developmental activities as required.
• Ensure the implementation and compliance of CLI’s policies and procedures.
• To work flexibly with on-call duties when required.
• To have a current driving license, use of car and appropriate business use insurance.
• Carry out such other relevant duties, as required.

 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 Housing Support Worker position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 8^th May 2026.

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: £26,227.50 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Milton Keynes
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 Milton Keynes SAMAS contact. 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 practical support, other typical duties will include completing assessments and care plans/action plans, monitoring journeys, quality assurance and reporting progress. You will be required to follow instructions from the Team Leader to ensure your performance is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring you operate in line with CLIs strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

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.
• 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 12pm Friday 15^th May 2026.

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: Starting at £26,227.50 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Team Leader

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination of the volunteer team and actioning referrals and assessments for the Bedford contract. You will work collaboratively with the Team Leader to ensure appropriate support can be arranged for individuals in line with their goals. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

This role will involve the recruitment and management of all volunteers in the Bedford area. You will be required to ensure the performance of volunteers is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring volunteers operate in line with CLI’s mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience of dealing with referrals and assessments.
• 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.
• Experience of supervising and appraising staff or volunteers, motivating them and achieving positive outcomes in line with contractual obligations is desirable.
• Good standard of general education.
• Knowledge and understanding of the administrative processes.
• Professional curiosity with the ability and willingness to learn and apply learning to support delivery.
• High level of relationships skills: Empathy; caring; acceptance; mutual affirmation; supportive and can give constructive feedback to support continuous personal and professional development of volunteers.
• Be able to display a thorough understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable people.
• Ability to work across Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Volunteer Coordinator position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12pm Friday 15^th May 2026.

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: Starting at £27,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Milton Keynes
Reporting to: Head of Delivery
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Team Leader, you will work closely with the Head of Delivery to contribute to successful delivery of service operations for the Milton Keynes SAMAS contract. You will manage and motivate staff and volunteers 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 Head of Delivery to develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role will involve the line management of employees and volunteers working on service operations for the Milton Keynes SAMAS contract. You will also be responsible for the recruitment and management of all volunteers in the Milton Keynes area. You will be required to ensure the performance of employees and volunteers is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring employees operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have management skills with an ability to problem solve and communicate effectively to your team to ensure the team understand their responsibilities and CLI’s mission.

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.
• Experience of producing and/or contributing to reports is desirable.
• 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.
• Be able to display a thorough understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable people.
• 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 Team Leader position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12pm Friday 15^th May 2026.

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

Salary: £26,227.50 – £28,285 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Luton
Reporting to: Service Manager
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As an Assessment Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination of new referrals and carrying out assessments with individuals going through their recovery in the Luton Recovery Community. You will work collaboratively with the Service Manager to ensure referrals and assessments are completed in line with contractual requirements and appropriate support can be arranged for individuals in line with their goals. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role will involve using your own initiative dynamically assessing risks and effectively matching Recovery Workers with mentees. You will be required to follow instructions from the Service Manager to ensure your performance is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring you operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience of dealing with referrals and assessments.
• 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.
• Proven experience in dealing with a wide variety of individuals in a positive and confidential manner, both face to face and on the telephone.
• Good standard of general education.
• Knowledge and understanding of the administrative processes.
• 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.
• Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work across Luton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Assessment Coordinator position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 8^th May 2026.

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 – £31,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Luton
Reporting to: Service Manager
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Recovery Community Engagement Coordinator, you will work closely with the Service Manager to coordinate the continued development of the Luton Recovery Community which will support people currently in treatment. You will work with staff, service users and volunteers to develop a range of activities which meet the needs of people in recovery from alcohol, substance misuse and mental ill-health. In addition, you will be responsible for developing a recovery forum to hear the views of the community. The successful candidate will ensure opportunities for service user involvement, volunteering and peer mentoring remain integral to the service whilst also expanding the range of opportunities for people with lived addiction experience to support the development of local policy and local services. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role will involve ensuring there are opportunities for service user involvement, whilst ensuring volunteering and peer mentoring remain integral to the service. You will be required to follow inductions from the Service Manager to ensure your performance is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring you operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your own workload whilst working as part of a team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience in inter-agency working and/or building positive relationships with partners and/or stakeholders.
• Lived or learned experience of the common issues faced by people with alcohol/substance misuse problems.
• Experience of coordinating and delivering training or events.
• Experience of developing and delivering projects and programmes for people facing challenges in their life.
• Experience in developing and managing an online recovery support platform.
• Experience of producing and/or contributing to reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas; the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of the Probation services.
• An understanding of best practice when working with individuals across different areas of challenge.
• Knowledge of how to motivate people.
• Knowledge of local support services and the interventions they offer is highly desirable.
• Be able to display a thorough understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable people.
• Ability to work across Luton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Recovery Community Engagement Coordinator position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 8^th May 2026.

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: £26,227.50 to £28,285 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Luton

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As a Recovery Worker, you will work under the guidance of the Service Manager to contribute to the successful delivery of service operations for the Luton 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 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/action plans, monitoring journeys, quality assurance and reporting progress. You will be required to follow instructions from the Service Manager to ensure your performance is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements whilst ensuring you operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to organise your workload whilst working as part of a team.

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 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.
• Professional curiosity with the ability and willingness to learn and apply learning to support delivery.
• Be able to display a thorough understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable people.
• Ability to work across Luton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Recovery Worker position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 8^th May 2026.

Please note that the closing date for this position may be brought forward if a suitable candidate is found.

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

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