Advance
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you! We are looking for a Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker Salary: £27,000- £32,000 pro rata Location: Advance Headoffice Hammersmith & Women s centres across London, with co- location at HMP Bronzefield Hours: 21 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term March 2027 This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Please note : Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting. About us Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. About the role: This is an ideal post for someone with experience and interest in bereavement work, looking to join a forward thinking, new service. This is also a great chance to be working alongside the Healthcare & Education Department within HMP Bronzefield and be part of a prison services team in Advance. Using a trauma informed approached, the Loss & Bereavement Specialist will conduct a person-centred assessment to understand the extent of the client s emotional needs and the impact of loss due to imprisonment or contact with the criminal justice system whilst also identifying practical and specialist needs. They will work with women to develop a support plan, ensuring they are equipped with information and knowledge about how to navigate possible changes in circumstances related to her children s care and offer crisis intervention and support during acute phases of loss/bereavement. The Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker will liaise with the Prison Healthcare team, OMU, visits team and the Family Support Officer to facilitate interactions between women and their children/family members, particularly considering support is in place after visits and that the women s emotional needs are met in custody and community via our Women s centres. The Specialist Worker will create a link between prison and the community, helping women to navigate support services and to positively re-integrate into their community upon release. The role will combine a casework- based approach, along with a signposting and advice service for the women. They will be based in the community and will provide a drop-in service in HMP Bronzefield to support women who are close to release. A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential. About You: To be successful as the Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker you will need the below experience and skills: Experience of working with bereaved individuals and providing grief counselling including knowledge of various therapeutic modalities relevant to grief counselling Comprehensive understanding of the grieving process and experience of working with bereaved and loss as well as knowledge of traumatic and complex grief/loss. An understanding of violence against women and girls and its links to women in the criminal justice system. Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of vulnerable people in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines How to apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. Closing date for applications: 16th March 2026 Interviews are taking place w/c 23rd March 2026 Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate. What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) Additional days off to celebrate International Women s Day , and for religious observance and moving home Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more Pension scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption provision Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee eye-care scheme Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation Organisation wide away days Thorough induction and training Career development pathways Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits. Safeguarding Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you! We are looking for a Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker Salary: £27,000- £32,000 pro rata Location: Advance Headoffice Hammersmith & Women s centres across London, with co- location at HMP Bronzefield Hours: 21 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term March 2027 This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Please note : Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting. About us Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. About the role: This is an ideal post for someone with experience and interest in bereavement work, looking to join a forward thinking, new service. This is also a great chance to be working alongside the Healthcare & Education Department within HMP Bronzefield and be part of a prison services team in Advance. Using a trauma informed approached, the Loss & Bereavement Specialist will conduct a person-centred assessment to understand the extent of the client s emotional needs and the impact of loss due to imprisonment or contact with the criminal justice system whilst also identifying practical and specialist needs. They will work with women to develop a support plan, ensuring they are equipped with information and knowledge about how to navigate possible changes in circumstances related to her children s care and offer crisis intervention and support during acute phases of loss/bereavement. The Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker will liaise with the Prison Healthcare team, OMU, visits team and the Family Support Officer to facilitate interactions between women and their children/family members, particularly considering support is in place after visits and that the women s emotional needs are met in custody and community via our Women s centres. The Specialist Worker will create a link between prison and the community, helping women to navigate support services and to positively re-integrate into their community upon release. The role will combine a casework- based approach, along with a signposting and advice service for the women. They will be based in the community and will provide a drop-in service in HMP Bronzefield to support women who are close to release. A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential. About You: To be successful as the Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker you will need the below experience and skills: Experience of working with bereaved individuals and providing grief counselling including knowledge of various therapeutic modalities relevant to grief counselling Comprehensive understanding of the grieving process and experience of working with bereaved and loss as well as knowledge of traumatic and complex grief/loss. An understanding of violence against women and girls and its links to women in the criminal justice system. Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of vulnerable people in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines How to apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. Closing date for applications: 16th March 2026 Interviews are taking place w/c 23rd March 2026 Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate. What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) Additional days off to celebrate International Women s Day , and for religious observance and moving home Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more Pension scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption provision Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee eye-care scheme Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation Organisation wide away days Thorough induction and training Career development pathways Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits. Safeguarding Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
carrington west
We're recruiting an experienced Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to join a busy Temporary Accommodation Team supporting homeless households. This is a frontline, field-based role working alongside Housing Options and Resettlement Teams to ensure temporary accommodation is safe, suitable and well managed. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring, letting and managing temporary accommodation, carrying out regular inspections and supporting residents while also managing rent collection responsibilities. The role requires property inspections and audit checks at least two days per week, with office attendance one to two days per week. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. The Role Work within the Temporary Accommodation Team to support households placed in temporary accommodation. Carry out regular property inspections and audit checks to ensure accommodation is safe, suitable and compliant. Procure, let and manage temporary accommodation units in line with policy and statutory requirements. Work closely with Housing Options and Resettlement Teams to support households and facilitate move-on where appropriate. Manage a patch of temporary accommodation properties, ensuring tenancy conditions are upheld. Undertake rent collection duties and monitor arrears within temporary accommodation placements. Respond to resident queries and provide high-quality customer service. Liaise with landlords, managing agents and contractors to resolve property issues and ensure standards are maintained. Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns or property compliance risks where necessary. Maintain accurate records and update housing management systems in line with procedures. Contribute to service performance targets and support continuous service improvement. Key Requirements Experience working within public sector housing or temporary accommodation services. Experience carrying out property inspections or housing management visits. Understanding of temporary accommodation management and homelessness services. Experience in rent collection and income management. Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage challenging situations professionally. Strong IT literacy and experience using housing management systems. Ability to work independently in a field-based role. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential). Willingness to be out on property inspections at least two days per week and attend the office 1-2 days per week. Basic DBS check required. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Temporary Accommodation Officers, Housing Officers and Resettlement roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
We're recruiting an experienced Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to join a busy Temporary Accommodation Team supporting homeless households. This is a frontline, field-based role working alongside Housing Options and Resettlement Teams to ensure temporary accommodation is safe, suitable and well managed. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring, letting and managing temporary accommodation, carrying out regular inspections and supporting residents while also managing rent collection responsibilities. The role requires property inspections and audit checks at least two days per week, with office attendance one to two days per week. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. The Role Work within the Temporary Accommodation Team to support households placed in temporary accommodation. Carry out regular property inspections and audit checks to ensure accommodation is safe, suitable and compliant. Procure, let and manage temporary accommodation units in line with policy and statutory requirements. Work closely with Housing Options and Resettlement Teams to support households and facilitate move-on where appropriate. Manage a patch of temporary accommodation properties, ensuring tenancy conditions are upheld. Undertake rent collection duties and monitor arrears within temporary accommodation placements. Respond to resident queries and provide high-quality customer service. Liaise with landlords, managing agents and contractors to resolve property issues and ensure standards are maintained. Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns or property compliance risks where necessary. Maintain accurate records and update housing management systems in line with procedures. Contribute to service performance targets and support continuous service improvement. Key Requirements Experience working within public sector housing or temporary accommodation services. Experience carrying out property inspections or housing management visits. Understanding of temporary accommodation management and homelessness services. Experience in rent collection and income management. Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage challenging situations professionally. Strong IT literacy and experience using housing management systems. Ability to work independently in a field-based role. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential). Willingness to be out on property inspections at least two days per week and attend the office 1-2 days per week. Basic DBS check required. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Temporary Accommodation Officers, Housing Officers and Resettlement roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
Probation Service Officer - Remote / Hybrid Opportunities Red Snapper Recruitment is currently recruiting Probation Services Officers on behalf of several probation services clients to support sentence management, Reactive Management Hub work , and offender management in custody roles. These opportunities offer remote or hybrid working , with full-time and part-time options available , making them ideal for experienced PSOs seeking flexibility while continuing frontline practice. The successful candidate will support the delivery of effective probation services through structured interventions, enforcement actions, and case management activity, working closely with Probation Officers and partner agencies. Job Summary Location: Remote / Various PDUs. Prisons roles located in Surrey require attendance. Contract Type: Temporary (initial contracts with likely extension) Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered Rate: 16.39 p/h PAYE or 21.59 p/h Umbrella Key Responsibilities Support sentence management activity for individuals on probation. Deliver interventions and undertake risk-informed enforcement actions. Complete assessments, case notes, and reports in line with national standards. Maintain accurate and timely records on probation case management systems. Work collaboratively with Probation Officers, custody staff, and partner agencies. For OMiC roles, support offender management activity within custodial settings, including resettlement planning. Essential Requirements Experience working as a Probation Services Officer or in a similar offender management role. Sound understanding of probation processes, enforcement, and risk management. Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills. Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment. This role is subject to Pre-employment checks and Probation's Enhanced Level 1 Vetting. If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms). RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision sectors. Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.
Probation Service Officer - Remote / Hybrid Opportunities Red Snapper Recruitment is currently recruiting Probation Services Officers on behalf of several probation services clients to support sentence management, Reactive Management Hub work , and offender management in custody roles. These opportunities offer remote or hybrid working , with full-time and part-time options available , making them ideal for experienced PSOs seeking flexibility while continuing frontline practice. The successful candidate will support the delivery of effective probation services through structured interventions, enforcement actions, and case management activity, working closely with Probation Officers and partner agencies. Job Summary Location: Remote / Various PDUs. Prisons roles located in Surrey require attendance. Contract Type: Temporary (initial contracts with likely extension) Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered Rate: 16.39 p/h PAYE or 21.59 p/h Umbrella Key Responsibilities Support sentence management activity for individuals on probation. Deliver interventions and undertake risk-informed enforcement actions. Complete assessments, case notes, and reports in line with national standards. Maintain accurate and timely records on probation case management systems. Work collaboratively with Probation Officers, custody staff, and partner agencies. For OMiC roles, support offender management activity within custodial settings, including resettlement planning. Essential Requirements Experience working as a Probation Services Officer or in a similar offender management role. Sound understanding of probation processes, enforcement, and risk management. Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills. Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment. This role is subject to Pre-employment checks and Probation's Enhanced Level 1 Vetting. If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms). RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision sectors. Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.
