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Homelessness Sector welcomes commitment from Andy Burnham      Homeless Link, the umbrella body representing 750 frontline homelessness organisations in England has welcomed Andy Burnham's words as he entered Downing Street.    Burnham's statement this morning said ""I will soon go through that door behind me and issue my first instruction, to end rough sleeping in our country." With detail and additional funding in this Government press release:    Rick Henderson, Chief Executive of Homeless Link said: "This is the kind of ambition our members on the frontline of the homelessness crisis have been demanding.     “Ensuring everyone has a safe and secure alternative to sleeping rough is crucial, but this must go alongside more radical changes to the system such the housing first philosophy and preventative approaches adopted elsewhere in Europe - preventing homelessness wherever possible, and ending rough sleeping through guaranteeing everyone has a home call their own, and the support they need to keep it.      “There is precedent. Andy Burnham has driven positive initiatives such as A Bed Every Night and Housing First in Greater Manchester. Our network of homelessness providers up and down the country stand ready to support him in his efforts - to end rough sleeping and to prevent all homelessness moving forwards. Homelessness is a scourge on our society and a human tragedy that can be completely avoided with the right political leadership."

📢 We’re hiring: Senior Violence Prevention Practitioner 📍 Location: Wakefield – office-based with hybrid home working 💷 Salary: £27,180 – £33,580 per annum, depending on experience ⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week – reduced hours would be considered 📄 Contract: Permanent 🔎 Job Reference: 1740 Are you an experienced practitioner with a background in domestic abuse, safeguarding, public protection or multi-agency working? Are you passionate about supporting meaningful behaviour change and improving safety for victims, survivors and children? Cranstoun has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Senior Violence Prevention Practitioner (VPP) to join our Wakefield Domestic Abuse Support Service and lead and support the delivery of specialist domestic abuse perpetrator interventions across Wakefield. This role combines direct practice, team leadership and multi-agency partnership working, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting the development of professional practice. In this role, you will: ⭐ Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of the VPP service and provide line management to practitioners within the team ⭐ Deliver specialist interventions that promote accountability and lasting behaviour change ⭐ Work collaboratively with agencies including IDART, Wakefield DASS, MARAC and MATAC to manage risk and improve outcomes ⭐ Provide expert advice and guidance on domestic abuse, safeguarding and perpetrator interventions We’re looking for someone with relevant experience who is confident in managing risk, building strong partnerships and supporting professional practice. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check against the relevant barred lists. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. 📩 How to apply: Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk, clearly stating Job Reference 1740 in your Cover Letter. Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. ☎️ If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Ruth Harden on 07542 800046 📅 Closing date: 26th July 2026 🗓️ Interviews: Week commencing 3rd August 2026 Join Cranstoun and help us create safer communities and lasting positive change.

📢 We’re hiring: Outreach / Children and Young Person Worker 📍 Location: Slough 💷 Salary: £27,500 per annum ⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week 📄 Contract: Permanent 🔎 Job Reference: 1745 Are you passionate about supporting adults, children and young people affected by domestic abuse? Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to individuals and families in your community? Cranstoun is seeking a committed and compassionate Outreach / Children and Young Person Worker to join our Slough Domestic Abuse Support Service. In this rewarding role, you will deliver trauma-informed, one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including adults, children and young people. Support will be provided through a combination of face-to-face, online and telephone sessions. Part of your role will be embedded within local Children’s Hubs, where you will work directly with children, young people and their primary carers to identify needs, assess risk, and co-produce safety and support plans. You’ll also work closely with multi-agency partners across Slough, helping to ensure that individuals and families affected by domestic abuse receive holistic, coordinated support and effective safeguarding. We’re looking for someone with: ⭐ Experience of working with children and young people and/or in an outreach role ⭐ Experience within the domestic abuse sector and/or health and social care ⭐ A broad understanding of all forms of domestic abuse ⭐ A passion for development, collaboration and partnership working The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check against the relevant barred lists. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. 📩 How to apply: Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk, clearly stating Job Reference 1745 in your Cover Letter. Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. ☎️ If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Helena Bayfield on 07730 567217. 📅 Closing date: 2nd August 2026

📢 We’re hiring: Outreach / Children and Young Person Worker 📍 Location: Telford and Wrekin 💷 Salary: £26,630 – £31,490 per annum, depending on experience ⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week 📄 Contract: Permanent 🔎 Job Reference: 1746 Are you passionate about supporting adults, children and young people affected by domestic abuse? Do you want to make a meaningful difference to families while working collaboratively with local services and multi-agency partners? Cranstoun is looking for a committed and compassionate Outreach / Children and Young Person Worker to join our Telford and Wrekin Domestic Abuse Support Service. In this rewarding role, you will provide trauma-informed, one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including adults, children and young people. Support will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face, online and telephone sessions. Part of your role will be embedded within local Children’s Hubs and will involve visiting schools, where you will work directly with children, young people and their primary carers to identify needs, assess risk, and co-produce safety and support plans. We’re looking for someone with: ⭐ Experience of working with children and young people and/or in an outreach role ⭐ Experience within the domestic abuse sector and/or health and social care ⭐ A broad understanding of all forms of domestic abuse ⭐ A passion for development, collaboration and partnership working This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on families affected by domestic abuse while working closely with multi-agency partners across Telford and Wrekin to provide holistic support and effective safeguarding. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check against the relevant barred lists. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. 📩 How to apply: Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk, clearly stating Job Reference 1746 in your Cover Letter. Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. 📅 Closing date: 9th August 2026 🗓️ Interviews: Week commencing 10th August 2026 Join Cranstoun and help us empower people to live safer, healthier and happier lives.

⚖️ We’re Hiring: Intensive Supervision Court Assessment Worker (ISCAW) 📍 Location: West Midlands CARS 💷 Salary: £26,630 – £28,600 per annum, depending on experience ⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week 📅 Contract: Fixed term until April 2027 🔎 Job Reference: 1741 📆 Closing Date: 2 August 2026 Help change lives through the justice system. Cranstoun is looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate professional to join our Arrest Referral Intensive Supervision Court (ISC) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the criminal justice system, supporting people at a pivotal point in their lives. Through rapid, trauma-informed assessments and person-centred engagement, you’ll help individuals identify their strengths, address challenges and access the support they need to build healthier, safer and more fulfilling futures. In this role, you’ll: 🔹 Conduct court-based assessments and risk screenings 🔹 Identify safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals 🔹 Provide recommendations to support judicial decision-making 🔹 Work closely with probation, housing, treatment and safeguarding services 🔹 Support individuals with complex needs to access appropriate interventions 🔹 Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development We’re looking for someone with experience of supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs, strong assessment and safeguarding skills, and the ability to work effectively with multiple agencies. You’ll also need excellent communication and report-writing skills and a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred practice. 💙 Why join Cranstoun? You’ll be part of an innovative and impactful court-based service, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for individuals and communities. We offer a supportive working environment alongside ongoing training, supervision and professional development. If you’re passionate about rehabilitation, safeguarding and helping people make lasting positive changes, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk, clearly stating Job Reference 1741 on your Cover Letter. Applicants must provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. Sponsorship is not available for this post. 📆 Closing date: 2 August 2026

🚨 We’re Hiring: Arrest Referral Worker – West Midlands 🚨 Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives? Do you have experience in substance use services, probation, criminal justice, or transferable skills that could make a real difference? We’re looking for an Arrest Referral Worker to join Cranstoun’s nationally recognised CARS team, working within West Midlands Police custody suites and the criminal justice system. 📍 Location: Across West Midlands Police Custody Suites – Wolverhampton, Oldbury, Stechford, Bloxwich, Coventry, Birmingham (Perry Barr) and Bournville 💷 Salary: £26,140 – £31,400 per annum, depending on experience, plus 8% shift allowance ⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week, working a range of shifts between 7am–10pm Monday to Friday and 8am–4pm at weekends 📄 Contract: Permanent 🔎 Job Ref: 1737 📅 Closing Date: 2 August 2026 ⭐ Part-time applications will also be considered In this rewarding role, you’ll work with people in police custody and criminal courts, assessing their needs and helping them access treatment and support to address drug and alcohol use. You’ll provide assertive engagement, harm reduction support and naloxone provision, while working with courts to promote Community Sentence Treatment Requirements and advocate for service users. We’re looking for someone who can listen, engage and motivate people, understands the challenges faced by individuals affected by substance use and offending, and is committed to helping people improve their health, wellbeing and future. All roles within this service are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and West Midlands Police vetting. 📩 Ready to make a difference? To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit to hr@cranstoun.org.uk, clearly stating Job Reference 1737 in your Cover Letter. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the appointment without employer sponsorship and must provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work at the application stage.

🚨 We're Hiring | Drive Case Manager – Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin 🚨 📍 Location: Flexible working across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin (home and office based) 💼 Contract: Permanent ⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week 💰 Salary: £26,630–£28,600 per annum (depending on experience) 📌 Job Ref: 1742 Do you want to play a vital role in tackling domestic abuse and making communities safer? Cranstoun is looking for a passionate and motivated Drive Case Manager to join our innovative Drive Project team, working across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. The Drive Project is a nationally recognised programme that works with high-risk, high-harm perpetrators of domestic abuse to reduce abuse, increase victim safety, and create lasting behavioural change through a coordinated multi-agency approach. As a Drive Case Manager, you'll work with individuals who present a high risk of harm, delivering tailored interventions, promoting behaviour change, and working alongside police, probation, local authorities, and other partner agencies to improve outcomes for victims, survivors, and their families. We're looking for someone who: ✔ Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills ✔ Is organised, resilient and able to manage a varied caseload ✔ Thrives in a multi-agency environment and enjoys collaborative working ✔ Is passionate about safeguarding and supporting positive change ✔ Wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives No previous Drive experience? No problem. We provide extensive specialist training, including accredited Drive Case Manager training, giving you the knowledge and confidence to succeed in this rewarding role. Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting are required. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. 📩 To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and why you're a good fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk. Please quote Job Reference 1743 in your cover letter. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jennie Lowe at jlowe@cranstoun.org.uk. 📅 Closing date: 27 July 2026 🗓️ Interviews: Week commencing 3 August 2026 Join Cranstoun and be part of a team that's changing lives, improving safety, and creating lasting change across local communities.

🚨 We're Hiring | Key Worker – HMP Birmingham 🚨 📍 Location: HMP Birmingham 💼 Contract: Permanent ⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week 💰 Salary: £26,630–£31,490 per annum (depending on experience) 📌 Job Ref: 1739 Are you passionate about helping people make lasting, positive changes? At Cranstoun, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Key Worker to join our dedicated psychosocial team at HMP Birmingham, supporting adults affected by drug and alcohol use. In this rewarding role, you'll provide one-to-one support, carry out assessments and care planning, deliver harm reduction and motivational interventions, facilitate group work, and help individuals prepare for a successful transition back into the community. You'll work closely with our clinical team and prison partners to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that truly makes a difference. We're looking for someone who has: ✔ Experience working with people affected by drug and alcohol use (essential) ✔ Excellent communication and case management skills ✔ A non-judgemental, compassionate approach ✔ The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience within criminal justice settings or supporting individuals receiving opiate replacement treatment would be an advantage. Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. 📩 To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and why you're a good fit for the role to hr@cranstoun.org.uk. Please quote Job Reference 1739 in your cover letter. 📅 Closing date: 2 August 2026 Join Cranstoun and help people build healthier, safer futures. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our Medical Director Dr Steve Brinksman was on the MIMS Learning podcast last year to discuss alcohol use, how to reduce the risk and harms and the best ways to access support. We’re sharing it again this #AlcoholAwarenessWeek #AlcoholAndMe https://lnkd.in/egZRwDZc

🌟 We're Hiring: Young Advisor – Here4YOUth Dudley 🌟 📍 Location: Dudley 💷 Salary: £24,500–£28,160 pro rata ⏰ Hours: 6 hours per week (Saturdays, 10:00am–4:00pm) 📅 Contract: Fixed-term until the end of March 2027 📝 Job Reference: 1730 Are you aged 18–25 and want a role where your voice really matters? We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Young Advisor to join our Here4YOUth Dudley team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a service designed for young people by young people. As a Young Advisor, you'll: ✅ Welcome young people to the service ✅ Support events and activities ✅ Gather feedback and share ideas ✅ Help create youth-friendly campaigns and content ✅ Make a real difference in your local community No formal qualifications are required. We're looking for someone who is: ✨ Confident and reliable ✨ Passionate about supporting others ✨ A good communicator who enjoys working with people ✨ Keen to learn and develop new skills In return, you'll receive: 🌱 Full training and ongoing support 🤝 Regular supervision and mentoring 💬 Experience in youth participation, community engagement and reducing alcohol and other substance-related risks 📈 The opportunity to build confidence and valuable workplace skills At Cranstoun, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported.