CFO Evolution Support Worker - Women's Lead

The Growth Company; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company is seeking a Women’s Lead to design and deliver a tailored programme of support for women in the criminal justice system across West Yorkshire, based in Leeds. You will build trusted relationships with participants, deliver one-to-one and group sessions, and help them overcome barriers to independence.

The role involves working with the CFO Activity Hub and Intensive Supervision Court, leading group activities, and coordinating with probation and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with women, vulnerable adults, or individuals with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creative and innovative in developing engaging activities and interventions.
• Strong understanding of the barriers faced by women involved in the criminal justice system.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Demonstrate resilience, empathy and a solution-focused approach.
• Experience within probation, criminal justice, rehabilitation, employability, housing, mental health, domestic abuse, substance misuse, or community support services would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one support sessions to women on probation.
• Design and facilitate innovative and engaging group activities and workshops.
• Lead in Intensive Supervision Court.
• Build positive and professional relationships with participants, ISC Partners, probation colleagues, and partner organisations.
• Identify support needs and develop tailored action plans.
• Support women to access specialist services and community resources.
• Promote wellbeing, confidence building, personal development and employability.
• Contribute to reducing reoffending and improving long-term outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with contractual and organisational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the CFO Activity Hub, Intensive Supervision Court, Probation and wider stakeholder networks.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Creativity

Organisational skills

Motivation

Vulnerable groups

Job description

At The Growth Company, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to create a positive future. We are looking for an inspiring, passionate, and innovative Women's Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting women involved in the criminal justice system across West Yorkshire.

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of women facing multiple and complex barriers, helping them build confidence, access support, reduce reoffending, and create sustainable pathways towards independence and positive life outcomes.

Working alongside the CFO Activity Hub and Intensive Supervision Court (ISC) in Leeds, you will design and deliver meaningful one-to-one and group interventions that engage, empower, and support women currently on probation. You will help create a safe, supportive environment where women can address challenges, recognise their strengths, and take meaningful steps towards lasting change.

This role will also require regular travel so it is preferable if you currently own your own car and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Please note that this role is being advertised subject to contract award. Until an outcome is confirmed, your application will be treated as speculative.

Occupational Requirement:

Due to the nature of this role and the service provided, this position is open to women only.

About the Role:

As Women's Lead, you will take ownership of developing and delivering a high-quality programme of support tailored specifically to the needs of women in the justice system.

You will build trusted relationships with participants, helping them overcome barriers such as:

• Low confidence and self-esteem.
• Mental health and wellbeing challenges.
• Parenting courses.
• Social isolation.
• Domestic abuse and unhealthy relationships.
• Substance misuse.
• Financial difficulties and debt.
• Housing concerns.
• Education, training, and employment barriers.

You will deliver a mixture of individual support and engaging group sessions focused on personal development, wellbeing, employability, life skills, and rehabilitation. Through your work, you will encourage women to engage positively with services, develop resilience, and move towards sustainable, positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one support sessions to women on probation.
• Design and facilitate innovative and engaging group activities and workshops.
• Lead in Intensive Supervision Court.
• Build positive and professional relationships with participants, ISC Partners, probation colleagues, and partner organisations.
• Identify support needs and develop tailored action plans.
• Support women to access specialist services and community resources.
• Promote wellbeing, confidence building, personal development, and employability.
• Contribute to reducing reoffending and improving long-term outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with contractual and organisational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the CFO Activity Hub, Intensive Supervision Court, Probation, and wider stakeholder networks.

About You:

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable women and committed to making a lasting impact.
• Be able to motivate, inspire, and empower others.
• Confident delivering both one-to-one support and group facilitation.

Skills/Experience:

• Have experience working with women, vulnerable adults, or individuals with complex needs.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be creative and innovative in developing engaging activities and interventions.
• Have a strong understanding of the barriers faced by women involved in the criminal justice system.
• Be highly organised and capable of managing a varied caseload.
• Demonstrate resilience, empathy, and a solution-focused approach.
• Experience within probation, criminal justice, rehabilitation, employability, housing, mental health, domestic abuse, substance misuse, or community support services would be highly desirable.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else's ideas or experiences, or AI-generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or call us on 0161 237 4447.

We're proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we've removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.