Salary: £26,227.50 to £28,285 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bolton
Start Date: To commence 1^st April 2026

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Group Facilitator you will be responsible for helping to support service users throughout their recovery journey for the Bolton contract. You will be responsible for facilitating all groups, supporting service users and referring them to other services where necessary. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and work closely with the Group Lead Facilitator to develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

You will work with service users to help initiate recovery from substance misuse, build positive changes in their lives and enable service users to build their independence. In addition, you will be responsible for supporting services users to move into long term sustained recovery by helping them achieve their goals and/or facilitate recovery and peer support groups. You will be required to follow instructions from the Group Lead Facilitator 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 own workload whilst working as part of a team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of working with at least one of the following areas; the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of the Probation services.
• Experience in inter-agency working and/or building positive relationships with partners and/or stakeholders.
• Experience producing and/or contributing to reports is desirable.
• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
• 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.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office software and previous experience of working with other systems and databases.
• 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.
• High level of relationship building and emotional intelligence: Empathy; caring; acceptance; mutual affirmation; and supportive whilst ensuring professional boundaries are maintained.
• Ability to work across Bolton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Group Facilitator position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 27^th February 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.

Salary: £27,000 to £31,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bolton
Start Date: To commence 1^st April 2026

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Group Lead Facilitator you will be responsible for helping to support service users throughout their recovery journey for the Bolton contract. You will be responsible for providing screening, assessments and plans for service users and referring them to other services where necessary. You will work with staff, service users and volunteers to develop a wide range of activities which meet the needs of people in recovery from alcohol, substance misuse and mental ill-health. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will work closely with the Bolton team to develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

You will work with service users to help initiate recovery from substance misuse and to enable services to build their independence and support them to move into long term sustained recovery. You will be required to manage and motivate staff/volunteers to deliver a high quality, effective service centered around the needs of the people we support whilst ensuring the performance of employees is in line with KPI’s and contract requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring employees operate in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have management skills and the ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively with your team to ensure the team understand their responsibilities and CLI’s mission.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of working with at least one of the following areas; the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of the Probation services.
• Experience of managing a team and supervising and coaching employees and/or volunteers, motivating them to drive success and positive outcomes.
• Experience of developing and delivering projects and programmes for people facing challenges in their life.
• Experience in inter-agency working and/or building positive relationships with partners and/or stakeholders.
• Experience of producing and/or contributing to reports.
• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
• An understanding of best practice when working with individuals across different areas of challenge.
• Excellent individual leadership skills with self-motivation and ability to use own initiative and be inquisitive.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work across Bolton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Group Lead Facilitator position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 27^th February 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.

Salary: £24,784.50 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bolton
Start Date: To commence 1^st April 2026

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Groups GROW Trainee, you will work under the close guidance of the Group Lead Facilitator to contribute to successful delivery of service operations for the Bolton contract. You will develop your skills and knowledge to provide practical group 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 delivering group sessions to service users with the aim of supporting service users to build positive changes in their lives. You will be required to follow instructions from the Group Lead Facilitator 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?

• Lived experience of the common issues faced by people with alcohol or substance misuse problems.
• Understanding and empathy of the issues faced by the people support.
• Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain records effectively is desirable.
• Strong belief in change and a desire to support people to make positive lifestyle choices.
• Flexible and responsive approach.
• Empathy and understanding of the issues faced by people we support.
• Willingness to learn and develop own knowledge and practice.
• Good communication skills.
• Team Player, positive, enthusiastic “can do” attitude.
• A values led personality with integrity, inclusivity, and respect for diversity.
• To 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.

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 GROW Trainee (Apprenticeship) position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 27^th February 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.

Salary: £27,000 to £31,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bolton
Start Date: To commence 1^st April 2026

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 Bolton 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. The successful candidate will ensure opportunities for service user involvement, volunteering and peer mentoring remain integral to the service whilst expanding the range of opportunities for people with lived experience of addiction 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 responsible for expanding the range of opportunities for people with lived experience of addiction to support the development of local policy and local services. You will be required to follow instructions from the Service Manager to ensure your performance is in line with KPIs 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 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 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 Probation services.
• An understanding of best practice when working with individuals across different areas of challenge.
• Excellent individual leadership skills with self-motivation and ability to use own initiative and be inquisitive
• 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.
• 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 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 27^th February 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.

Salary: £26,227.50 to £28,282 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bolton
Start Date: To commence 1^st April 2026

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 Bolton contract. You will work collaboratively with the Service Manager/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 Bolton 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 own 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 organisation 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.
• 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; supportive and can give constructive feedback to support continuous personal and professional development of volunteers.
• Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work across Bolton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• 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 Volunteer 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 27^th February 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.

Salary: £32,000 to £36,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bolton
Start Date: To commence 1^st April 2026

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Service Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Delivery in managing the successful delivery of service operations for the Bolton contract. You will lead and motivate staff to deliver a high performing; effective services 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 and external stakeholders such as commissioners and partner agencies to grow, improve and develop the services.

The role will involve working with external stakeholders and linked providers to ensure the delivery of services is in line with the contract and funder requirements whilst ensuring it is in line with CLI’s strategic plan, mission and values. It is essential that you have excellent management skills with the 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 the delivery of a service, contract or project.
• Experience of managing, supervising and coaching employees and/or volunteers, motivating them to drive success and positive outcomes.
• Experience in inter-agency working and building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience of producing detailed reports to a high standard including performance reports.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of Probation services.
• A comprehensive understanding of best practice when working with individuals across different areas of challenge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, 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.
• 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 Service Manager position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 27^th February 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.

Please check back with us soon.

Salary: £24,570 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bedford
Reporting to: Team Leader

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

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

The role will involve working with a maximum caseload of 15 mentees at any one time and your aim within the role will be to support mentees with building positive changes in their lives and achieving their goals. Alongside the practical support, other typical duties will include completing assessments and care plans/action plans, monitoring journeys, quality assurance and reporting progress. The role also requires you to provide housing-related support to people who have 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 be required to follow instructions from the Team Leader and 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 services is highly desirable.
• Experience of supporting individuals to initiate tenancy sustainment in the community.
• 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.
• 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 12:00pm 20^th February 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: £23,809.50 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 18 months
Working Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Bedford/Central Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Team Leader

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As GROW Trainee, you will work under the close guidance of the Team Leader to contribute to successful delivery of service operations for the Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire SAMAS contract, criminal justice pathway, rough sleepers initiative contracts. You will develop your skills and knowledge through the completion of a Level 3 Peer Worker apprenticeship. The skills and knowledge you will gain will ensure you are able to 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 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 and/or facilitate recovery and peer support groups. You will be required to follow instructions from the Team Leader and Service Manager to ensure your performance is in line with KPIs and contract requirements 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?

• Lived experience of the common issues faced by people with alcohol or substance misuse problems.
• Understanding and empathy of the issues faced by the people we support.
• Good administrative skills and the ability to maintain records effectively.
• Strong belief in change and a desire to support people to make positive lifestyle choices.
• Flexible and responsive approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop own knowledge and practice.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player, positive, enthusiastic “can do” attitude especially when faced with challenges that may require flexibility, adaptability and resilience.
• It is essential that you have a 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 GROW Trainee position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your CV from via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00 20/02/2026

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: £24,570 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 12:00pm 20^th February 2025.

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

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

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

Click here to apply

Salary: £26,227.50 to £28.285 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Luton
Start Date: To commence 1^st April 2026

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Group Facilitator you will be responsible for helping to support service users throughout their recovery journeys for the Luton contract. You will be responsible for facilitating all groups, supporting service users and referring them to other services where necessary. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and work closely with the team to develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

You will work with service users to help to initiate recovery from substance misuse, build positive changes in their lives and enable service users to build their independence. In addition, you will be responsible for supporting service users to move into long-term sustained recovery by helping them achieving their goals and/or facilitate recovery and peer support groups. You will be required to follow instructions 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 of working with at least one of the following areas; the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of the Probation services.
• Experience of inter-agency working and/or building positive relationships with partners and/or stakeholders.
• Experience of producing and/or contributing to reports is desirable.
• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
• 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.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office software and previous experience of working with other systems and databases.
• Ability to work across Luton to meet service delivery demands when required.
• Be able to display a thorough understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable people.
• Current driving license, use of car and 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 Group Facilitator position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm Friday 27^th February 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.

Salary: £26,227.50 to £28,285 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Luton
Start Date: To commence 1^st April 2026

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 behavior.
• 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 27^th February 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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