Vacancies
We are proud of the inspirational and committed team we have at CLI and welcome applications from people who would like to be part of our growth and delivery, including those with lived experience of the challenges we support.
Our current vacancies are listed below with details of how to apply.
If you would like to know of any forthcoming opportunities, please contact us.
Recruitment Roles
Bedford and Milton Keynes
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Service Manager
Number of Positions: 1
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?
As Team Leader, you will work closely with the Service Manager to contribute to successful delivery of service operations for the Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire SAMAS contract, criminal justice pathway, rough sleepers’ initiative contract. You will manage and motivate staff to deliver a high quality, effective service centered around the needs of the people we support. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will work closely with the Service Manager to develop your relationships with external and stakeholders such as partner agencies.
The role will involve the coordination of the delivery of mentoring services for individuals by effective processing and completion of referrals and assessments in addition to the line management of employees working on service operations for the Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire SAMAS contract, criminal justice pathway, rough sleepers’ initiative contracts.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
- Experience of managing, supervising and coaching employees and/or volunteers, motivating them to drive success and positive outcomes.
- Experience in inter-agency working and/or building positive relationships with partners and/or stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas: the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of Probation services.
- An understanding of best practice when working with individuals across different areas of challenge.
- Knowledge of how to assertively motivate, empower, challenge and develop people.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with good attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize work, delegate, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
- The ability to be creative and forward thinking, with a “can do” and solution focused attitude when faced with challenges that may require flexibility, adaptability and resilience.
- Demonstratable coaching skills with the ability to bring out the best in their team.
- Current driving license, use of car and appropriate business use insurance.
ABOUT US
Community Led initiatives are a lived experience organisation that believes in the capacity for human change. We support those who have been through the criminal justice system, have been affected by drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness or mental health issues. We help them to overcome the barriers preventing them from achieving their goals.
We inspire people to believe that change is possible. We seek, recruit and develop employees who personify change as they will have encountered and overcome many of the barriers which the people we support will face.
We provide one-to-one peer support and group work activities to help the people we work with to achieve their personal goals. In addition to addressing their practical and emotional needs we help them to develop a new positive sense of self. By the end of our mentoring relationship, the people we work with feel empowered to move their lives forward independently and build upon the successes achieved with us.
Many of the people we work with go on to volunteer here at CLI to help build their CV, develop skills, gain meaningful work and bring utility to their past. And we are proud to say that a significant number of CLI mentoring programme graduates go on to become long term ambassadors for change.
We work in partnership with other organisations that are striving to deliver positive impacts, support change, and share our commitment and values.
And we actively welcome those with lived experience of offending, addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues as part of our team. Where others see risk, we see opportunity.
We believe everyone deserves to feel valued, to be happy, to belong.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the Team Leader position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application from via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 10:00am 18th July 2025.
Community Led Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered based on their merits and abilities for the job. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks however it will not be used to discriminate unfairly against any individual. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records
Salary: £24,570 to £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract until 30th May 2026 (potential to become a permanent position)
Working Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Bedford/Central Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Head of Housing
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?
As a Housing Project 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 Head of Housing and the local Service Manager to develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.
The role will involve working with mentees 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 Head of Housing with housing management responsibilities such as weekly Health & Safety checks and minor repairs and maintenance for the recovery housing. You will be required to follow instructions from the Head of Housing and local 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 housing management or working in a residential setting with those with complex needs including challenging and/or negative behaviour.
- Experience of supporting individuals to initiate tenancy sustainment in the community.
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to be creative and forward thinking, with a “can do” and solution focused attitude when faced with challenges that may require flexibility, adaptability and resilience.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstratable coaching skills with the ability to bring out the best in people.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office software and previous experience of working with other systems and case management systems.
- 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.
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 Project Worker position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application from via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00 31/07/2025
Community Led Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered based on their merits and abilities for the job. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks however it will not be used to discriminate unfairly against any individual. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
At Community Led Initiatives we provide a peer mentoring service to individuals recovering from addiction, homelessness or who have experienced the criminal justice system or mental health issues.
We know that mentoring relationships are a highly effective way to support people who are trying to achieve positive change and build a new life that looks different from their past. Read more…
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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…
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.