Progress to Change is a registered charity as defined by the charities commission and a company limited by guarantee. We have our origins in the Church of England Temperance Society which was founded in circa 1876 and resulted in the opening of Cardigan House as a boy’s home in 1932 and Ripon House as a girl’s hostel in 1946. Although we retain close links with the Diocese of Leeds, the Charity and its Trustees operate independently of the church. Our involvement with the Probation Service commenced in 1976 when both premises became Probation and Bail Hostels for adults.
Ripon House is our women’s approved premise and can accommodate up to 22 women and transgender residents. We work in partnership with the MOJ and Probation Service and our hostels operate under the same national rules. Most of our residents are released from prison on licence under the supervision of a probation practitioner and are very high or high risk of harm, many of the women also have complex needs. We are an enabling environment and regard rehabilitation as an essential part of our service. Our role is intertwined with public protection, structured supervision, and monitoring. We provide a programme of activities designed to engage and assist residents to move on effectively and live safely in the community without re-offending.
We are seeking a part-time weekend cook to provide nutritious meals for our residents. Working 12 hours per weekend 8am- 2pm Sat and Sun
The job description and person specification are available by emailing generaladmin@riponhouse.gov.uk
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you think you are suitable for this position to generaladmin@riponhouse.org.uk
Closing date is: Friday 14th February 2025 and interviews will be held soon after.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.