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Probation Pathway Manager, GAMCARE
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Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to lead GamCare’s Probation Innovation Strand – a specialist treatment pathway designed to improve access, engagement and outcomes for people under Probation supervision.
As Probation Pathway Manager, you will shape and oversee a pathway that connects gambling treatment with probation, criminal justice and community support. You will lead delivery, strengthen referral routes, support specialist practitioners and work with partners to make sure people can access safe, trauma-informed support across custody and community settings.
You will play a key role in building trusted relationships with Probation, HMPPS and wider justice partners, using data, insight and lived experience to improve the pathway, evidence impact and remove barriers to engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role with real scope to influence practice, improve systems and support better outcomes for people affected by gambling harms.
About You
You will be an experienced service leader with a background in health, social care, VCSE, criminal justice, addiction, mental health or another complex service environment.
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You will bring strong people management skills, confidence overseeing service delivery, and the ability to manage risk, performance and quality in a multi-agency setting. You will be a natural relationship-builder, able to influence partners, build trust and turn ideas into practical improvements.
Experience of probation, criminal justice, resettlement, trauma-informed services, pathway development or service mobilisation would be particularly welcome. Above all, you will be motivated by the chance to shape a new pathway that helps people access the right support at a critical point in their lives.
Working at GamCare
Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.
Staff Benefits
- 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service.
- A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
- Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support
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Application Details
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 23:59.
Interviews: Up to a 2-part process, held in person, from the 27th of July 2026 - details to be confirmed with candidates.
GamCare Commitment:
- We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
- GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
- Visa sponsorship is available in very limited circumstances. Candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.
Note: To support internal development, applications will initially be considered from internal candidates. We may therefore close this vacancy early or prioritise internal applicants where suitable candidates are identified.
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