Cfo Evolution Support Worker - Women'S Lead

The Growth Company; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company in West Yorkshire is seeking a Women's Lead to design and deliver a tailored support programme for women in the justice system. You will lead one-to-one and group interventions, build trusted relationships, and work closely with ISC and CFO Activity Hub to reduce reoffending.

This role requires empathy, resilience and experience with vulnerable women; travel across the region is expected and safeguarding and DBS processes are in place.

Qualifications

• Experience working with women in the justice system or vulnerable adults.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to design and deliver group activities and individual sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one support to women on probation.
• Design and facilitate engaging group activities and workshops.
• Lead in Intensive Supervision Court (ISC) activities where required.
• Build positive relationships with participants, partners, probation colleagues and community services.
• Identify needs and develop tailored action plans to support outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case notes and records in line with requirements.

Skills

Women support

Probation experience

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Case management

Job description

CFO Evolution Support Worker - Women's Lead

At The Growth Company (GC), 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 (Creating Future Opportunities) 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.

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