Supervisor (Step Forward Housing & Employability)

trentvineyard

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 18,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Trent Vineyard in Nottingham seeks a Part-time Step Forward Housing & Employability Lead working 22.5 hours per week. You will oversee the Step Forward programmes, ensure vulnerable participants receive support and progression opportunities, and uphold safeguarding across activities.

You will develop partnerships with Hope Into Action, churches, prisons, and educational providers, coordinate referrals, and mentor volunteers to deliver impact, growth and community transformation.

Qualifications

Christian faith and participation in Trent Vineyard
Ability to build relationships with diverse groups
Experience in coordinating programmes and safeguarding practices

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery of Step Forward Housing & Employability programmes
Develop partnerships with employers, churches and community organisations
Recruit, train and support volunteers
Manage referrals and monitoring/reporting of outcomes

Skills

Relational skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

People development

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TRENT COMPASSION - Step Forward Housing & Employability Lead

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09:00 am, Monday 26 October 2026

INTERVIEWS: TBC, but expected to be Thursday 5 November 2026

Role: Supervisor (Senior Supervisor appointment may be considered depending on experience) Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.60 FTE), working Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Contract: Permanent Salary: £27,660 FTE, pro rata. Based on full-time hours of 37.5 per week, the salary for 22.5 hours per week is £16,596 per annum (£1,383 per month). A higher salary would apply if appointed at Senior Supervisor level.

Overview of Role

This role exists to oversee and develop our Step Forward Housing & Employability programmes, creating and managing an environment in which vulnerable individuals can flourish.

The role involves building strong, effective partnerships with existing organisations, including Hope Into Action and Christian rehabilitation services, while actively identifying and developing new relationships that can strengthen and extend the work.

It also includes overseeing the referral process, ensuring that individuals are welcomed into the right opportunities with appropriate care and support, as well as recruiting, training and supporting volunteers who help deliver the programmes.

At the heart of the role is the responsibility to ensure that every partnership, referral, volunteer relationship and new opportunity contributes to the wider vision of Step Forward Housing & Employability:

“Helping people in recovery and those leaving prison become more like Jesus, while building lives characterised by purpose, dignity and hope.”

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day delivery and development of the Step Forward Housing & Employability programmes, ensuring participants receive appropriate support, opportunities and pathways for progression.
Develop and maintain both operational and strategic relationships with employers, churches, prisons, recovery organisations, educational providers, housing providers and community organisations / charities for the purpose of creating opportunities for participants.
Build and maintain positive relationships with the individuals on our programmes.
Work alongside Hope Into Action and other referrers throughout the referral and interview process for prospective residents and participants.
Promote and maintain good safeguarding practice across the programmes, responding appropriately to concerns and working within Trent Vineyard's safeguarding policies and procedures.
Identify, recruit, train and support volunteers who contribute to the programmes through mentoring, practical assistance and befriending.
Gather, collate and communicate statistics and stories required for monitoring, evaluation, funding and impact reporting.
Contribute to the ongoing strategic development of Step Forward as a pathway of Christian community, growth and opportunity.

General Responsibilities

Represent Trent Compassion at relevant meetings, forums and partnership events.
Help cultivate a healthy volunteer culture that reflects the Vision and Values of Trent Vineyard.
Attend relevant meetings and training as required, including occasional evenings.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, in agreement with the Line Manager.

Reporting Relationships

You report to: Ministry Pastor (Trent Compassion)

Other Requirements

This post requires successful completion of Trent Vineyard's safeguarding process, including DBS clearance.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

Christian Faith & Character
Be a Christian.*
Be committed to the Vision and Values of Trent Vineyard.
Understand and be able to model biblical values of leadership.
Be committed to active participation in the life of Trent Vineyard, including a small group.
Have a heart for working with people in recovery from addiction, those leaving prison and others facing significant barriers to rebuilding their lives.
Demonstrate integrity, humility and compassion.

Skills & Attributes

Be relational, approachable and encouraging.
Have a genuine desire to see residents and participants flourish.
Be able to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
Have excellent relationship-building, organisational and communication skills.
Be able to develop partnerships and work collaboratively with others.
Be able to motivate and encourage volunteers.
Be able to work independently and use initiative.
Be competent in Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping.

Experience

Leadership within a work or voluntary context.
Working with vulnerable adults or individuals facing multiple disadvantages.

Knowledge

Safeguarding good practice.

Desirable Requirements

Experience

Building partnerships with external organisations.
Working with employers, community organisations or educational providers.
Recruiting and supporting volunteers.
Monitoring outcomes and producing reports.
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge

The Vision and Values of Trent Vineyard and the wider ministry of Trent Compassion.
Issues relating to offending, homelessness, recovery and rehabilitation.
Local organisations and services that support progression into housing, education and employment.

*This role contains an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

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