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We have regular vacancies across our adult and youth services.

We are Real Living Wage employer and an accredited member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

We offer a competitive staff benefits package including 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), 6% employer pension contribution, employee assistance programme, healthcare scheme and other benefits.

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Paid Position

Women’s Centre Health Worker

Role:                Women’s Centre Health Worker

Hours:              Part time

Salary:              £12,800

Contract:          Fixed Term, Contract length: 6-12 months, in the first instance

Location:           Foundation House, Salford, and Hybrid Working

Salford Foundation is looking to recruit a Health and Well-being Worker who will complement the work of the key workers within the Together Women’s Project. You will work with a small team to holistically support and work collaboratively with vulnerable and marginalised women who have been referred to The Together Women’s Project to improve their health and well-being and social welfare by connecting them to non-medical and community support services.

To develop alternative responses and healthy coping mechanisms to challenges based on their individual contextual experiences and promote mental well-being with a strong emphasis on the whole-person approach, individual experiences, relationships, and social conditions.

You will assist in the improvement of health, well-being, and quality of life, reduce depression and anxiety and improve levels of recovery from mental illness. You’ll work to increase social inclusion, help women actively manage their health, and promote employability.

You will work to increase social inclusion, help women actively manage their own health, and promote employability.

You will be the primary point of contact within Salford Foundation to assist with locating, developing, and signposting to sources of holistic support within the community, such as healthy eating, walking in nature, gardening, mindfulness, arts and creativity, physical exercise, learning new skills, volunteering, and self-help.

The work will be trauma informed, collaborative, strengths based and most importantly client led.

You will work closely with other services both internal and external such as GMWSA Therapy Service, Salford Foundation case workers, our partner agencies as well as other statutory and non-statutory agencies as appropriate to the individual.

Posts are open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7(2)(e)

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Experience:

  • Working with vulnerable women: 1 year (required)

Applicants should also have access to a car

Closing date for applications will be Friday 24th October 2025.

Please provide your CV and a 1 page explanation of you would fulfil the requirements of this role, no later than Friday 24th October 2025.

Paid Position

Criminal Justice Support Worker

Role:                Criminal Justice Support Worker

Hours:              35 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Salary:              £23,500.00-£25,000.00 per year

Contract:         Fixed Term, 31 December 2026 (with commitment to funding to 31 December 2027)

Location:         Foundation House, Salford, and Hybrid Working

Introduction

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Support Worker to cover existing staff who will be undertaking an evaluation project with the Jabbs Foundation and the University of Birmingham on the effectiveness of Women’s centres. The role will support a caseload of women and deliver a range of group work sessions

 Key tasks and Responsibilities

  • Supporting Salford women who are People on Probation
  • Complete detailed documentation on referral and WRNA assessment of the service user’s need
  • Liaise closely with the Probation service who are co-located at the office
  • Agree and individual action plan with each service user
  • Regularly review client’s progress and agree action
  • Manage a case load of service users and support each individual in progressing with their support plan
  • Develop effective communication strategies with all delivery partners keeping relevant people informed of any progress or issues which arise with the client.
  • Keep up to date contact logs after every contact with the client and/or other involved agencies
  • Capture and produce management information and data relating to the project
  • Produce monthly reports relating to targets set by managers and funders of the project.
  • Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with all partners involved in the programme
  • Ensure adequate staff cover for the centre in times of staff sickness or training and over lunch breaks
  • Attend supervision with the Centre Manager
  • Attend training and train the trainer courses
  • Deliver group training once qualified/trained to do so.
  • Adhere to all project policies
  • Actively market and promote the service
  • Contribute to other duties required by the project including group sessions, case reviews, training sessions and events as and when notified by the Foundation
  • To implement and comply with all the Foundation’s policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and procedures ensuring that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
  • And any other tasks commensurate with the role as requested by the Senior Team Leader or Deputy CEO.

 Person Specification

  • Knowledge of issues relating to the client group and their support needs
  • Knowledge of offending behaviour
  • Experience of working with at least two of the following:
  • Women
  • Offenders
  • People at risk of offending
  • Ability to manage a case load
  • Ability to communicate at all level
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative  and as part of a team
  • Ability to work to set targets
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to set and achieve project targets is essential
  • The ability to capture and produce management information relating to the project
  • Ability to set and prioritise objectives, drawing up Action Plans to reflect these
  • Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all partners involved in the programme
  • Ability to develop, trust and rapport on a one to one or group basis
  • Ability to actively listen and promote agreements with clients, professional and colleagues
  • Ability to undertake an outreach approach
  • Willingness to undertake work within the context of the organizations Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Previous experience in a social care setting
  • A relevant professional qualification in social care, youth community work or health

This service is offered in a women only only spaces and ONLY women need apply
(paragraph 1, Schedule 9, Equality Act 2020)
Applicants should also have access to a car

Closing date for applications will be Friday 24th October 2025.

Please provide your CV and a 1 page explanation of you would fulfil the requirements of this role, no later than Friday 24th October 2025.

Paid Position

Group Work Facilitator

Job Title:               Group Work Facilitator

Hours of Work:     21 hours per week

Contract Type:      Temporary, to 31 March 2026, in the first instance

Location:                Acton Square, Salford 

Role Purpose:

Salford Foundation is seeking to recruit a Group Facilitator to work in our Men’s Wellbeing Hub which offers guidance and support to vulnerable males aged 18+. The main goals of this project is to plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging wellbeing sessions for our adult male clients, with a focus on practical, therapeutic, and skill-building group activities such as cooking, gardening, and general wellbeing workshops. The facilitator will foster a safe, inclusive environment where clients can build confidence, develop life skills, improve wellbeing, and connect with others.
Our centre provides support to men on a wide range of themes and topics including:
· Aspirations and goals
· Independent living skills
· Employability and training
· Health and wellbeing
· Benefits, finance and energy advice
· Fitness, hobbies and interests
The Wellbeing Hub’s programme of work combines one-to-one and small group sessions, delivered face-to-face in our Salford centre, or in various community venues across Salford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver structured group sessions with service users with the aim of meeting personal goals
  • Build positive relationships with service users, encouraging participation and engagement.
  • Adapt sessions to meet the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of the client group.
  • Support clients in building confidence, life skills, and social connections.
  • Maintain a safe and welcoming space, ensuring safeguarding and health & safety protocols are followed at all times.
  • Work closely with other staff and volunteers to ensure sessions complement wider Shed activities and services.
  • Record attendance and progress using agreed tools (e.g., Outcomes Star, Updating Systems and feedback forms).
  • Contribute to the planning and development of new activities based on client feedback and service goals.
  • Assist with the setup, tidying, and maintenance of the activity space and equipment.
  • Represent The Shed in a professional manner, promoting the values of Salford Foundation.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Experience of delivering group-based activities with adults in a community or wellbeing setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with vulnerable or marginalised individuals.
  • Practical experience and confidence in facilitating varied sessions
  • An understanding of mental health and the barriers some clients may face in participating.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to plan and lead sessions independently.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
  • A flexible and proactive approach to team working.

Desirable:

  • Qualification in community work, support work, health and wellbeing, or a related field.
  • Experience working with men or in a non-clinical therapeutic environment.
  • Basic food hygiene or health and safety qualifications.
  • Experience of outcome monitoring or reporting.

Values and Attitudes

  • Fully committed to Salford Foundation’s Core Values
  • Fully committed to valuing equality and diversity, challenging prejudice and discrimination and overcoming barriers and barriers to participation
  • A ‘can do’ attitude; focused on solutions, not problems
  • A commitment to your own personal and professional development

Special Conditions

  • The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced level DBS check

Closing date for applications will be Friday 10th October 2025.

Please provide your CV and a 1 page explanation of you would fulfil the requirements of this role, no later than Friday 10th October 2025

Paid Position

Homeless Prevention Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Role:         Homeless Prevention Co-ordinator, The Shed

Location:   The Shed, Acton Square, Salford

Hours of Work:     9.00am to 5.00pm, (Monday to Friday)

Contract:    Fixed Term to 31 March 2026

 Introduction

Salford Foundation is looking to recruit a Homeless Prevention Co-ordinator to empower and support vulnerably housed and socially isolated men in Salford who are at risk of becoming homeless. The Co-ordinator will provide emergency and crisis support, advocacy, coaching and mentoring, welfare assistance, services and support. They will enable and empower beneficiaries to develop a range of transferable skills including personal budgeting, money management and independent living to build resilience, manage their housing and plan for the future.

The Homeless Prevention Co-ordinator will provide outreach, triage needs, develop and jointly agree action plans, review progress against agreed outcomes. They will design and deliver group-based workshops around key themes and barriers that men in Salford face as well as helping beneficiaries to navigate housing options and specialist support. The Co-ordinator will also work closely with our new Volunteer Development Manager to design, develop, deliver and/or facilitate an engagement and enrichment programme for beneficiaries using corporate volunteers.

The project is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of all men aged 18+.including vulnerably housed men, socially isolated men, men on probation and ex-offenders. This includes men in temporary accommodation, social housing and private housing. The length of engagement and support on the project will be dependent on the barriers and needs of the men and will vary from 1-3 months.

Key tasks and responsibilities

  • To provide triage assessment, needs & risk assessment, action and support plans to meet men’s needs and prevent homelessness
  • To provide one to one coaching, mentoring, advocacy, support and signposting, enabling men to overcome barriers
  • To deliver a trauma responsive and strengths-based approach to working with men, building confidence and resilience
  • To track individual men’s needs and their progress towards the achievement of agreed outputs and outcomes measures, using STAR outcomes, other tools and systems
  • To design and deliver a programme of engagement activities and workshops for men based around key themes and needs and working closely with the Volunteer Manager and Corporate Volunteers
  • To develop and manage referral pathways and protocols internally with Salford Foundation and externally with other agencies
  • To recruit and engage eligible men from the target group and promote success stories on social media
  • To engage in multi-agency and partnership work with criminal justice, statutory and VCSE agencies to co-ordinate holistic and specialist support to prevent homelessness
  • To establish systems for consultation and feedback from beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and from referral partners and multi-agency colleagues
  • To record accurate and timely monitoring information in line with GDPR to support the management information and reporting requirements of the grant agreement and the submission of agreed reports to the Senior Management Team
  • To implement and comply with all Salford Foundation’s policies, including: GDPR, Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding Policy, Health & Safety and other procedures
  • Any other duties reasonably required by Salford Foundation’s Senior Management Team

Person Specification

Knowledge

  • Understanding of the needs and challenges facing men who are homeless and/or at risk of homelessness,
  • Knowledge of the range of statutory and VCSE support services including welfare benefits, debt advice, housing, available for Greater Manchester
  • Robust working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies
  • Understanding of risk management when working with offenders and people on probation

Experience

  • Experience of working with vulnerable and socially excluded men with complex needs
  • Experience of delivering face to face and one to one support to adults
  • Experience of designing and delivering group-based engagement activities and workshops
  • Experience of working with volunteers and corporate partners (desirable)
  • Experience of multi-agency partnership working and safeguarding

Skills

  • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrable ability to engage and achieve impact with vulnerable men with complex needs
  • Ability to plan and organise your own workload and work remotely
  • Ability to use ICT packages, including Microsoft Office & Microsoft Teams
  • Ability to work as part of a wider team and develop partnerships with agencies
  • Ability to work to targets and report on performance

Values and Attitudes

  • Fully committed to Salford Foundation’s Core Values
  • Fully committed to valuing equality and diversity, challenging prejudice and discrimination and overcoming barriers and barriers to participation
  • A ‘can do’ attitude; focused on solutions, not problems
  • A commitment to your own personal and professional development

Special Conditions

  • The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced level DBS check
  • The post holder must have a full current driving licence and have a car available to be used for business purposes
  • The successful candidate may be expected to work occasional evening and weekends for which time will be given back in lieu

Closing date for applications is Friday 17th October 2025.

Please provide your CV and more information on how you fulfil the requirements of this role by no later than the closing date.

What our staff say in our annual staff survey 24/25

96% of staff surveyed agreed that Salford Foundation is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace

100% of staff surveyed felt that working at Salford Foundation means they can make a difference

96% of staff surveyed are satisfied with flexible working arrangements offered by Salford Foundation

90% of staff believe that they would be supported to try a new idea

96% of staff agreed or strongly agreed that they have a clear understanding of our vision and strategic objectives