Programme Lead, Social Work, Human Services​/ Social Work

Job Title:Programme Lead

Reporting to: Senior Programme Manager

Location: North West

Salary: £26,929

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Annual Leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays

"The facilitator is a friend and teacher mixed into one she get the reasoning from the teacher and the understanding bit from the friend." - Power2 Rediscover Young Person

At Power2, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they have faced.

We're launching an exciting new programme supporting women aged 18-25 who are involved with, or at risk of further involvement with, the criminal justice system. Through intensive mentoring, practical support and trusted relationships, we'll help women overcome barriers, build confidence and access opportunities that support lasting positive change.

We're looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated women to join us as Programme Leads and play a key role in delivering this life-changing work.

Power2 is an evidence-based charity that supports children, young people and young adults to overcome challenges, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes. We do this through high-quality mentoring, coaching and support programmes that build confidence, resilience and self-belief.

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We work alongside people to help them identify their strengths, navigate challenges and achieve goals that matter to them.

As a Programme Lead, you'll provide intensive one-to-one mentoring and navigation support to women aged 18-25 who may be facing multiple challenges, including involvement with the criminal justice system, poor mental health, housing instability, financial hardship, substance misuse, family difficulties or social isolation.

This is a highly relational role. You'll build trusted relationships with women, help them identify and achieve their goals, advocate on their behalf where appropriate, and support them to access the services and opportunities they need to move forward.

This is not a desk-based role. You'll spend much of your time working directly with participants in community settings across Greater Manchester and, where required, within prison environments.

You'll work closely with a range of partners, including prisons, custody suites, probation services, criminal justice agencies, local authorities, health services and voluntary sector organisations to ensure women receive coordinated and effective support.

As our participants' needs do not always fit within traditional office hours, the role includes regular evening working and occasional weekend working. We operate flexibly and provide appropriate time off in lieu arrangements.

• Can build trusting, professional relationships with people facing complex challenges.
• Is compassionate, resilient and non-judgemental.
• Has experience supporting vulnerable adults, young adults or people with complex needs.
• Understands the importance of trauma-responsive and strengths-based approaches.
• Can manage risk, maintain professional boundaries and work calmly in challenging situations.
• Is comfortable working in a variety of settings, including community venues and prison environments.
• Is confident working with a range of professionals and partner organisations.
• Can manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Is able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a supportive team.
• Is willing and able to work regular evenings and occasional weekends.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work-related travel across Greater Manchester.
• Shares our commitment to equality, inclusion and empowering people to achieve positive change.

We're interested in skills and potential as much as specific job titles. You may have worked in criminal justice, probation, prisons, housing, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health, youth justice, community support or other services supporting people facing complex challenges. Experience of mentoring, key working, case management and multi-agency working would be beneficial.

We also welcome applications from women whose lived experience helps them understand the barriers and challenges faced by the women we support.

This role is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging. You'll support women who may have experienced significant trauma and adversity, often while navigating complex…