Support Where It Matters (SWIM) is a London-based social enterprise delivering culturally competent programmes that  support individuals facing multiple disadvantage, including mental health challenges, substance  misuse, offending histories and housing instability. 

SWIM operates across at least 11 London boroughs, delivering integrated criminal justice and  community services.

SWIM runs in-reach programmes in at least three London prisons, maintains close working relationships with probation services and operates through the full criminal justice pathway: engaging clients in prison, supporting their transition  through the gate, and ensuring continuity of care as they reintegrate into the community. 

We are recruiting for a Head of Criminal Justice and Community Services (HoCCS).

The role will lead the strategic development, operational delivery and regulatory compliance of SWIM’s community and criminal justice provision across London. 

The post holder will manage and support a team of community and criminal justice staff and work closely with the Head of Housing, operational teams, commissioners and partner organisations to ensure safe and effective community and criminal justice provision. 

The HoCCS will play a central role in ensuring that SWIM’s community and criminal justice services promote recovery, independence and long-term stability for clients, while maintaining compliance with legislation and regulatory standards. 

The HoCCS will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across SWIM’s community  and criminal justice services. The role ensures that provision is safe, compliant, sustainable and responsive to the needs of clients while supporting the organisation’s wider mission to promote stability, recovery and independence.

The Head of Criminal Justice and Community Services role requires significant health and social care sector experience combined with strong leadership capability and knowledge of delivering effective community and criminal justice services.

The role requires flexibility and the ability to work across SWIM sites as community and housing provision expands.

Joining SWIM offers the opportunity to shape and expand community and criminal justice provision across London, working alongside a committed team delivering services that make a genuine  difference to communities who often face barriers to accessing support.

This is a full time role based in our Hackney head office with travel to community sites across London.

You can download a full job description here

To apply please email a C.V. and covering letter to sophie.smith@smithknowles.co.uk