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Join us in creating a more connected, compassionate, and inclusive community.

Why Work with CoLab?

CoLab is a dynamic, multi-agency wellbeing hub located in the heart of Exeter’s cathedral city. We’re proud to be an integral part of our local community, a place where individuals and organisations come together to create the conditions for people to lead their best lives and do their best work.

If you’re a compassionate and committed individual looking to make a real difference, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our friendly, values-driven team and be part of something meaningful.

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Current vacancies

High Intensity Caseworker

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team aimed at reducing inequalities and promoting inclusion to some of the highest need clients within our community. More than that, High Intensity User work is proving to be some of the most impactful around the country, and this role brings the opportunity to see this service embed, develop, and flourish within Exeter.

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CoLab Women First Steps Engagement Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive First Steps Engagement Worker to join our Brave Spaces team. This role is dedicated to reaching women at the very beginning of their journey, many of whom are hesitant or fearful of engaging with formal services. 

The postholder will use creative, relational approaches to connect with women in community settings such as food banks, accommodation services, cafés, and other public spaces. By offering a friendly and consistent first point of contact, they will provide light-touch emotional and practical support, build trust, and help women move towards accessing Brave Spaces and other services at their own pace. 

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CoLab Women Next Steps Project Worker

The Next Steps Project Worker will provide practical, person-centred support to women facing multiple disadvantage, with a particular focus on financial resilience/ economic abuse, life skills, and navigation of systems. This role offers a unique blend of casework, group facilitation, outreach drop-ins, and light advocacy, working closely with accommodation providers and system partners.

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