-
Do you have experience working with vulnerable women that have been through domestic violence,substance misuse or homelessness? Have you supported women who have been through the criminal justice system? Would you like to work for a specialist family charity based in Reading? Apply here!
I am looking for a Female Key Worker to cover the Reading, Berkshire, Oxford and South Oxfordshire area working with vulnerable women from a variety of backgrounds including offending, domestic violence, homelessness and substance misuse.
The Key Worker role is a permanent full time post working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday working pattern and paying £25,734 - £31,453.
My client is an established and highly regarded charity who specialise in supporting and empowering women who are facing multiple disadvantages such as criminal offences, substance misuse, mental health, financial and housing problems.
The successful candidate will have:
Experience working with vulnerable women in situations such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence
Experience with women in the criminal justice system
Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing risk effectively
Experience in key duties such as professional boundaries,de-escalation and working with challenging behaviour
Knowledge and experience in managing a complex workload and being able to prioritise effectively
Driving License with vehicle
If you are looking for a highly exciting and rewarding role, Apply here!
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Salary / Rate: £25734 - £31453. per annum +
Posted: 2025-05-09 14:28:11
-
£25,500 + Great Benefits
An exciting new career opportunity has arisen for an accomplished, organised and highly professional Support Worker - Empowering People Experiencing HomelessnessAre you someone who others naturally turn to for advice or support? Have you ever signposted a friend, family member, or colleague to the help they needed? Turn that instinct into a rewarding career as a Support Worker in our 24/7 direct access accommodation service.We are looking for compassionate, proactive individuals to join our frontline team supporting adults experiencing homelessness.
You'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming, safe environment where residents can begin their journey toward stable housing and improved wellbeing.Key Responsibilities:
Act as a keyworker for a caseload of clients, offering at least 4 hours of tailored support each week.
Provide effective signposting to services such as mental health, substance misuse, and financial guidance.
Complete needs and risk assessments, develop personalised support plans, and conduct bi-weekly reviews.
Facilitate and lead workshops, engage clients in meaningful activities, and promote community living.
Perform welfare checks, maintain clean and functional accommodation, and mediate client disputes.
Support rough sleeper outreach and respond to street link alerts.
Working hours 8:00 - 4:00 and 10:00 - 6:00, alternate weeks.
Take part in an on-call rota to cover a Saturday and Sunday approximately once every four weeks.
What We're Looking For:
A genuine passion for helping others—professional experience is welcome but not essential.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain detailed records.
Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Emotional resilience, empathy, and a calm approach in crisis situations.
Willingness to learn through our comprehensive training programme.
Driving licence and vehicle.
Whether you've supported someone through addiction recovery, helped navigate housing options, or simply have a knack for guiding people to the right support.
This role is your chance to make a difference.What's on Offer:
Full training—no prior experience necessary.
A supportive team environment committed to inclusion and empowerment.
The opportunity to positively impact vulnerable lives every day.
Ready to use your natural support skills in a professional setting? Apply now to become a Support Worker and help shape a better future for those in need. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Woking, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £25500.00 per annum + Training & Benefits
Posted: 2025-05-06 10:08:59
-
Project Workers required to assist in supported accommodation provisions across Luton.
You will be working with adults who have faced challenges such as substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, and mental health issues.
You must have experience working with individuals that have experienced homelessness and have right to work in the UK.
About the role:
As a Project Worker, you will manage a caseload of individuals with mental health, substance misuse, and other complex needs.
Your role will involve providing high-quality support, ensuring individuals are empowered to make positive choices, and overseeing their progress through the accommodation pathway.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have experience in providing skilled support to individuals with complex needs, including mental health and substance misuse.
You should show a compassionate, person-centred approach to empowering individuals on their recovery journey.
Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Pay starting from £12.21 PAYE Per Hour - £16.05 Umbrella Per Hour
Requirements for you as the Project Worker:
Experience supporting Individuals with complex needs.
Self-motivated individual with clear communication skills
Enhanced Child and Adults DBS
Be able to travel around Luton
Shift Times:
Nights - 22:00 - 07:00
40 hours a week
Full time or Part time
Benefits for you as the Project Worker:
A collaborative, supportive working environment with regular supervision and peer support.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organisation.
Pension Scheme
Weekly Pay
For more information please contact - Neave Winterbourne
Nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com / 01189485555
Luton ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Luton, England
Salary / Rate: £12.21 - £16.05 per hour + Holiday Pay
Posted: 2025-05-02 12:13:22
-
We are looking for an Adult's Senior Practitioner and AMHP combined to join a Mental Health and Homelessness Team.
This role requires an AMHP qualification and a minimum of 2 years experience in an AMHP position.
About the team
This team works to help with both safeguarding adults throughout the borough during mental health crisis and working directly with the homeless population in the borough to improve social inclusion and ensure positive change.
The AMHP position works in collaboration with police and other agencies across the borough to ensure service users with mental health concerns are aided in the best way possible.
This role involves supervising 6 Social Workers and offering advice and guidance when needed.
About you
Experience as an AMHP is essential as well as experience supervising staff.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is preferred but not essential to this role.
What's on offer?
£45.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Ability to work as an AMHP and supervise staff
Great opportunity to work in a specialist role
Hybrid working available
An opportunity to further enhance your AMHP experience
Immediately available
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £45.00 per hour + hybrid working
Posted: 2025-04-30 17:22:37
-
Do you have experience working with women in the criminal justice system? Or do you have experience working with vulnerable women in circumstances such as homelessness, substance misuse or domestic violence? Would you like to work for a specialist charity based in Reading? Apply here!
I am looking for a Key Worker / Case Worker to cover the Reading, Berkshire, Oxford and South Oxfordshire area working with vulnerable women from a variety of backgrounds including offending, domestic violence, homlessness and substance misuse.
The Key Worker / Case Worker role is a permanent full time post working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday working pattern and paying £25,734 - £31,453.
My client is an established and highly regarded charity who specialise in supporting and empowering women who are facing multiple disadvantages such as criminal offences, substance misuse, mental health, financial and housing problems.
The successful candidate will have
Experience working with vulnerable women in situations such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence
Experience with women in the criminal justice system
Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing risk effectively
Experience in key duties such as professional boundaries,de-escalation and working with challenging behaviour
Knowledge and experience in managing a complex workload and being able to prioritise effectively
Driving License with vehicle
If you are looking for a highly exciting and rewarding role, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 14:15:59
-
Purpose
Provide excellent tenancy sustainment support ensuring tenancies in the private rented sector are sustained to provide safe and secure housing for our customers whilst meeting local and corporate objectives.
To provide high quality advice, lettings and tenancy sustainment service that maximises the number of homeless households who are able to move successfully into good quality, affordable private rented accommodation for clients from various services such as HOC, CYP and NRTPF.
To promote the use of the private rented sector as a viable alternative to social rented housing, in order to encourage independence, prevent homelessness, provide settled housing solutions and reduce the use of temporary accommodation.
Responsibilities
Work effectively within the private sector to increase the supply of good quality accommodation for households in housing need to meet individual and team targets.
Assess prospective customer's suitability for private rented accommodation by reviewing their housing history, making enquiries into their financial situation, and establishing whether or not they are able to meet the rent and comply with the tenancy conditions.
Undertake accompanied viewings with prospective customers and provide them with expert advice and guidance on all aspects of letting (including housing benefit and the conditions of tenancy) in order to help them make informed decisions.
Ensure all private rented sector accommodation procured is of the size, type and location required by prospective customer, complies with all health and safety & planning regulations and is in compliance with the location priority policy.
To act as the first point of contact for landlords and tenants who are experiencing difficulties in sustaining tenancies, including acting as a negotiator and or mediator between disputing parties to resolve contractual issues to ensure compliance with the legal framework to sustain tenancies.
Ensure customers are settled into their private rented sector accommodation and fully made aware local services such as doctor's surgeries, schools, police station, CAB office, dentist surgeries etc.
To understand, and keep up to date with local and national policies affected by legislation with regard to welfare reforms and housing.
Ensure all properties are maintained to a high standard investigate persistent disrepair complaints and/or to take property inventories for those properties accessing the incentive and or bond scheme.
Be responsible for ensuring all landlords and tenants comply with their respective contractual agreements.
Work effectively and efficiently with colleagues within the service, across other departments and external agencies to deliver and excellent customer focused service meeting individual, team, service and corporate targets & KPIs.
Ensure that all payments, including deposits and cash incentives are properly recorded, monitored and, where appropriate, recovered from the landlord, accommodation supplier or tenant in accordance with the contractual agreements and the financial regulations.
Deliver a stream lined high quality customer focused service ensuring telephone calls, emails, letters and complaints are fully responded to promptly and to the highest possible standard in compliance with corporate guidelines or as instructed by the service manager.
Knowledge
Excellent current knowledge of private rented sector housing market and contracts, particularly the issues affecting private rented sector customers and landlords.
A good knowledge and understanding of the government's welfare reform and its implications on the private rented sector.
Knowledge of private sector housing law, health and safety rating system and other health and safety regulations (gas , electrics and energy efficiency) and legislation relating to the letting of private sector tenancies.
Knowledge of the services provided for households who are in housing need.
General knowledge of good property standards and common building problems.
An awareness of the financial implications of decisions and an understanding of the importance of prioritising value for money.
Skills
Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative with own cases.
Ability to promote and develop effective joint working practices across services.
Ability to work with private sector partners and respond to the needs of that market as well as understanding how that fits with the requirement to meet housing need.
Commitment to the promotion of a homeless prevention approach.
Flexible, problem-solving approach to service delivery with a positive attitude to change and ability to identify opportunities and develop innovative housing solutions.
Ability to maintain databases and work effectively with IT systems.
Ability to meet performance targets and deliver positive outcomes.
Required
Must have Basic DBS.
Experience of effectively working with landlords, letting agents and other accommodation suppliers.
Experience of working with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, in housing need and/or living in unsatisfactory housing.
Experience of providing an excellent level of customer care and customer service in a comparable customer service environment.
Experience of working effectively with private sector landlords and/or within a homelessness context.
Experience of prioritising competing demands in a pressurised environment, recognize service priorities and manage a caseload within agreed targets.
Experience of successfully developing initiatives and schemes to provide housing opportunities for people in housing need.
....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Lewisham, England
Salary / Rate: £18 - £19 per hour
Posted: 2025-04-28 11:49:49
-
Do you have experience working with women in the criminal justice system? Or do you have experience working with vulnerable women in circumstances such as homelessness, substance misuse or domestic violence? Would you like to work for a specialist charity based in Reading? Apply here!
I am looking for a Key Worker to cover the Reading, Berkshire, Oxford and South Oxfordshire area working with vulnerable women from a variety of backgrounds including offending, domestic violence, homlessness and substance misuse.
The Key Worker role is a permanent full time post working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday working pattern and paying £25,734 - £31,453.
My client is an established and highly regarded charity who specialise in supporting and empowering women who are facing multiple disadvantages such as criminal offences, substance misuse, mental health, financial and housing problems.
The successful candidate will have
Experience working with vulnerable women in situations such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence
Experience with women in the criminal justice system
Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing risk effectively
Experience in key duties such as professional boundaries,de-escalation and working with challenging behaviour
Knowledge and experience in managing a complex workload and being able to prioritise effectively
Driving License with vehicle
If you are looking for a highly exciting and rewarding role, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £30000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-28 11:19:22
-
Store Manager - Charity Retail Superstore Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Salary: £35,000-£38,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, including weekends) Store Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pmAre you a dynamic and experienced Retail Manager looking to make a real difference?My client is looking for a passionate Store Manager to lead and expand their thriving charity Superstore based on Barns Road, Oxford.
You will be a current Store Manager with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, this is a high footfall Superstore so the ability to work with pace and offer a high-quality customer experience is a must.
This is a unique opportunity to use your commercial retail expertise to drive revenue while supporting a social enterprise dedicated to ending homelessness.
Why Join Us?
Make a difference - Every sale directly supports the mission to provide homes, training, and meaningful work to people who have experienced homelessness.
Lead a thriving retail operation - Oversee a high-performing team, maximise sales, and enhance customer experience.
Diverse and rewarding role - Manage retail operations, house clearance services, and a fleet of five vans collecting donated stock.
Work with purpose - Collaborate closely with the local community, offering training and development opportunities to individuals rebuilding their lives.
Great benefits - Enjoy 33 days of annual leave, a stakeholder pension, and access to Employee Assistance and Reflective Practice sessions.
The Role As the Store Manager, you will:
Oversee the day-to-day running of the charity retail superstore, ensuring excellent customer service and sales performance.
Lead and motivate a diverse team of staff, volunteers, and companions (people with lived experience of homelessness).
Drive income growth, manage merchandising, and optimise stock management.
Oversee house clearance operations and a team managing stock collection and deliveries.
Ensure health & safety compliance and maintain high operational standards.
Collaborate with the Learning & Development Manager to support companion training and work experience programmes.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in retail management, preferably within the charity sector or a social enterprise.
Strong leadership & people management skills, with experience of training, coaching, and supervising teams.
Commercial acumen, with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Excellent communication and organisational skills to manage a busy and varied retail environment.
Experience working with vulnerable people and a commitment to inclusivity and empowerment.
Hands-on and proactive approach, with a passion for social impact.
If you have experience in Store Management and you have passion and enthusiasm for the non-profit sector, then this role could be for you…please apply today with a copy of your CV.
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:
Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Salary / Rate: £35000.00 - £38000 per annum + Great Benefits
Posted: 2025-04-17 17:00:05
-
Project Workers required to assist in supported accommodation provisions across Luton.
You will be working with adults who have faced challenges such as substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, and mental health issues.
You must have experience working with individuals that have experienced homelessness and have right to work in the UK.
About the role:
As a Project Worker, you will manage a caseload of individuals with mental health, substance misuse, and other complex needs.
Your role will involve providing high-quality support, ensuring individuals are empowered to make positive choices, and overseeing their progress through the accommodation pathway.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have experience in providing skilled support to individuals with complex needs, including mental health and substance misuse.
You should show a compassionate, person-centred approach to empowering individuals on their recovery journey.
Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Pay starting from £12.21 PAYE Per Hour - £16.05 Umbrella Per Hour
Requirements for you as the Project Worker:
Experience supporting Individuals with complex needs.
Self-motivated individual with clear communication skills
Enhanced Child and Adults DBS
Be able to travel around Luton
Shift Times:
Days - 07:00-15:00 and 14:00-22:00 on a Rota pattern across 7 days
37.5 hours a week
Full time or Part time
Benefits for you as the Project Worker:
A collaborative, supportive working environment with regular supervision and peer support.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organisation.
Pension Scheme
Weekly Pay
For more information please contact - Neave Winterbourne
Nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com / 01189485555
Luton ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Luton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £12.21 - £16.05 per hour + Holiday Pay
Posted: 2025-04-14 10:00:11
-
Do you have experience working with women in the criminal justice system? Or do you have experience working with vulnerable women in circumstances such as homelessness, substance misuse or domestic violence? Would you like to work for a specialist charity based in Reading? Apply here!
I am looking for a Key Worker to cover the Reading, Berkshire, Oxford and South Oxfordshire area working with vulnerable women from a variety of backgrounds including offending, domestic violence, homlessness and substance misuse.
The Key Worker role is a permanent full time post working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday working pattern and paying £25,734 - £31,453.
My client is an established and highly regarded charity who specialise in supporting and empowering women who are facing multiple disadvantages such as criminal offences, substance misuse, mental health, financial and housing problems.
The successful candidate will have
Experience working with vulnerable women in situations such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence
Experience with women in the criminal justice system
Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing risk effectively
Experience in key duties such as professional boundaries,de-escalation and working with challenging behaviour
Knowledge and experience in managing a complex workload and being able to prioritise effectively
Driving License with vehicle
If you are looking for a highly exciting and rewarding role, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Salary / Rate: £25734 - £31453 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-07 15:44:55
-
I am looking for a Case Worker to cover a complex case load of women who have offending backgrounds covering the Reading, Berkshire, Oxford and South Oxfordshire area working with a specialist charity for women.
The Key Worker role is a permanent full time post working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday working pattern and paying £25,734 - £31,453.
Your responsibilities will be to
Carry a case load of women and be involved in one to one and group support
Conduct regular in person visits with a focus on outcomes and person centred support
Complete initial and ongoing risk assessments providing advocacy and support
Listen to the needs of the women and communicate effectively to put in place the appropriate support and intervention plans
Work to reduce the likelihood of reoffending and reducing chaotic lifestyles
The successful candidate must have
Experience working with vulnerable women in situations such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence
Experience with women in the criminal justice system
Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing risk effectively
Experience in key duties such as professional boundaries,de-escalation and working with challenging behaviour
Knowledge and experience in managing a complex workload and being able to prioritise effectively
Driving License with vehicle
If you are looking for a highly exciting and rewarding role, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Salary / Rate: £25734 - £317453 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-02 16:48:27
-
Do you have experience working with vulnerable women who have either been in the criminal justice system, experienced homelessness, substance misuse or domestic violence? Would you like to work for a specialist charity based in Reading? This is a permanent full time post working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday working pattern and paying £25,734- £31,453
I am looking for a Key Worker to cover the Reading, Berkshire, Oxford and South Oxfordshire area working with vulnerable women.
My client is an established charity who specialise in supporting and empowering women who are facing multiple disadvantages such as criminal offences, substance misuse, mental health, financial and housing problems.
Your Responsibilities:
Manage a case load of women and be involved in one to one and group support
Conduct regular in person visits with a focus on outcomes and person centred support
Complete initial and ongoing risk assessments providing advocacy and support
Listen to the needs of the women and communicate effectively to put in place the appropriate support and intervention plans
Work to reduce the likelihood of reoffending and reducing chaotic lifestyles
The successful candidate must have:
Experience working with vulnerable women in situations such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence
Experience with women in the criminal justice system
Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing risk effectively
Experience in key duties such as professional boundaries,de-escalation and working with challenging behaviour
Knowledge and experience in managing a complex workload and being able to prioritise effectively
Driving License with vehicle
If you are looking for a highly exciting and rewarding role then contact Laura ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Salary / Rate: £25734 - £31453 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-28 14:25:25
