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

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As Team Leader, you will work closely with the Head of Delivery to contribute to successful delivery of service operations for the Milton Keynes SAMAS contract. You will manage and motivate staff and volunteers to deliver a high quality, effective service centered around the needs of the people we support. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will work closely with the Head of Delivery to develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of managing, supervising and coaching employees and/or volunteers, motivating them to drive success and positive outcomes.
• Experience in inter-agency working and/or building positive relationships with partners and/or stakeholders.
• Experience 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 misuses 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.
• Current driving license, use of car and appropriate business use insurance is essential for the position.

ABOUT US

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the Team Leader position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm 31^st October 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: up to £27,000 per annum
Contract Type: Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract until May 2026 potential to be made permanent)
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Bedford/Central Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Head of Delivery
Number of Positions: 1

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

As a Housing Compliance Worker, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Delivery and local Service Manager with ensuring the CLI Recovery Housing is fully compliant and safe, ensuring Health and Safety is maintained across the housing portfolio and completing property audits. You will act as an ambassador for CLI locally and will work closely with the Head of Delivery and the local Service Manager to develop your relationships with external stakeholders such as partner agencies.

The role also requires you to provide 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 be required to follow instructions from the Head of Delivery and local 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?

• Experience of housing management and compliance is essential.
• Experience of supporting individuals to initiate tenancy sustainment in the community.
• Experience of managing a housing portfolio and taking a lead of the health and safety of the properties.
• Experience of property repairs, management and prevention.
• Experience of producing and/or contributing to reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas; the criminal justice system, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and the work of Probation services.
• Knowledge of interventions available to residents in a ‘supported-housing’ environment.
• Knowledge of current Health and Safety requirements in a supported housing environment.
• An understanding of best practice when working with individuals across different areas of challenge.
• 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 Housing Compliance Worker position, please read the job description/person specification and submit your application form via email to vacancies@communityled.org.uk by 12:00pm 5^th December 2025.  

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

Salary: £24,570 per annum
Contract Type: 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. 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 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.
• 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 5^th December 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: £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 or learned 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 05/12/2025

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

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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…

Click here to apply

Please check back with us soon.