Our Youth Hubs play a key part in helping young people’s personal and social development. Based in Westminster, The Amberley and Churchill Gardens, provide a space for young people aged 8-19 to take part in activities such as music production, sport and games, as well as development programmes such as healthy relationships, inclusion and diversity training. Bridging the gap between formal and non-formal education, we help young people learn about themselves, and others around them to create positive outcomes for their futures.

Closing date and Interviews: There is no application deadline.  We will review applications and interview suitable candidates as they are identified.

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen to work within Recovery Near You Substance Misuse service. The role is for a Youth Participation worker to sit alongside and support the W360 young people and family team.

Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

The post is for 12 months and is a part of a new funding stream; the post holder will be required to work closely with all of our partner agencies including Schools and education providers, the Youth Offending Team, (YOT), Criminal Justice Services,  and the cities Exploitation Hub. The post holder will also provide wrap around support, training and education, connection, mentoring and purposeful activities for our young people. The successful applicant will have a passion for engaging young people in the following –

• Creating an “open access closed group” session, where young people can meet and create their own Social media presence, including a YouTube channel where they can share their life experiences and their journeys, and deliver sessions on the interventions they are involved in.
• Facilitating Quarterly steering group to meet and direct the support and interventions they would be interested in accessing. This would include directives around fund raising to pay for events, including away days and a planned residential weekend away every year.
• Providing accredited training programmes to be offered in alcohol awareness and Substance misuse at level 2 to all active members of the youth participation group through the open college network.
• Delivering food preparation and cooking classes.
• Providing the ability for young people to become a peer mentor, leading on groups and helping new members to bed in and find their voice.
• Support young people to formal volunteering through our SUIT service, as well as career and training support.
• Facilitate Community visits to local services, and meetings with important and inspirational members of the community.
• To work in our garden at Thornhurst, learning about the natural environment and growing plants and flowers.
• To organise and deliver Movie and music days and play therapy with our younger young people.

The post holder will be required to build links with all of the young people who are referred to Wolves 360 via the YOT pathway. This will enable us to dovetail with the YOT’s existing wrap around work, offering specific and bespoke interventions linked to substance misuse. They will also provide direct mentoring and an opportunity for young people in the criminal justice system with a substance use issues to meet other young people with similar concerns. Through our strong relationship with city Schools we will also target young people at risk of exclusion who may not be known to our service, but who use substances and need extra support and intervention. The post holder will also need to build in interventions and events for our younger service users, who have been referred to our service because they have been affected and impacted by other people’s substance use.

In meeting the requirements of the job, the successful candidate will:

• Liaise with Cranston, who provide arrest referral liaison for young people who are arrested and detained in custody suites in the city.
• Work with those at risk of offending especially in relation to transition age groups
• To engage and deliver interventions to young people with identified risk of involvement in gang/ county lines
• Link with  Power 2 staff and in to the newly formed Exploitation Hub in the city,  to approach young people impacted by exploitation and offer them additional support

The salary for this post is £20,015 - £23,420.00 (under review) per annum.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Salary £22,630, rising to £23,582 upon successful completion of probationary period and mandatory training

Night Shifts

40 hours per week, shift work

Permanent

West London (Ealing W13)

Be part of our cutting-edge work to safeguard young people in the community at risk of CSE, gang involvement and drug related risks within the community. The role involves helping girls placed to understand the impact of the abuse they have suffered and identifying young females as victims of exploitation. 

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce were people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities.

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

About the Role

As a CSE Residential Worker you will provide direct support and care for young females aged 12 to 17 years. Working within a social pedagogic framework, you will develop phased care plans aimed at building life skills, teaching young women to recognise risk and manage their own safety within the community.

You will engage in intensive key working, with closely supervised activities and will be responsible for providing detailed reports and monitoring.

This role would suit candidates with high levels of emotional resilience and self-awareness to deal with challenging behaviours given the nature of risks managed within a closely monitored and supervised environment.

What are we looking for?

• Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
• Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people and encourage their independence.
• Understanding of the issues surrounding child sexual exploitation and community based risks.
• Enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young women to achieve great things.
• Flexibility to undertake night shift working including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

What you should expect from us

• Salary: £22,630, rising to £23,582 upon successful completion of probationary period and mandatory training.
• Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
• Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.

For more information please visit our website.

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

Waking Night Children’s Residential Worker – Residential Home – Ealing

Young People 12 - 17 years old

40 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays

Waking Night Shifts: 9pm- 8am or 9:30pm- 8:30am

We have presently a fantastic opportunity to join one of our Residential Homes located in Ealing, and make a real difference to our Young People’s live.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce were people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities.

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. 

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

About the Role

As Support Worker at St Christopher’s you will travel with our young people on their life journey and have the opportunity to make an impact on their lives. You will be coaching on life skills, joining in with activities, helping with homework and being a positive role model.

We aim to improve young people’s self-esteem so they believe in themselves and feel confident enough to reach for their dreams.

Applicants should have

• Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
• Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people.
• Resilience to cope with challenging behaviour and circumstances.
• Ability to motivate young people and encourage their independence.
• High personal and professional standards.
• Flexibility to undertake shift working including weekends and bank holidays, and occasional sleep-ins.

What you should expect from us

• Salary: £22,630 rising to £23,582, upon successful completion of probationary period and mandatory training.
• Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
• Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you have what it takes to support young victims and witnesses of serious youth violence and young people impacted by serious youth violence homicide?

Victim Support is looking to recruit a Children & Young People's Youth Advocate for our Enfield Hub, covering Barnet and Harrow.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The main purpose of the Youth Advocate is to deliver a specialist service to young victims or witnesses of gang related crimes or serious youth violence (SYV), including SYV homicide.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include delivering support to young victims of gang related crime, using appropriate service guidance and policy framework, both on a 1:1 basis and work in partnership with other professional colleagues in the boroughs. The Youth Advocate will develop and deliver innovative interventions to address the needs of children and young people, involving them in service design, delivery and evaluation. The role will also require you to develop good working relationships with partner agencies and undertake detached / outreach youth work with Youth and Community workers engaging with hard to reach and hard to engage young people within their own communities. The role will also involve supporting young people affected by serious youth violence homicide's and responding to SYV incidents, ensuring the community is aware of the service and support available to them.

The successful candidate must have in depth knowledge, understanding and awareness of the current issues for children and young people experiencing crime, gangs culture and serious youth violence. You will have a proven track record of successfully delivering services for children and young people and successful youth engagement in a comparable role within a service-driven organisation, including knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to young people.

The post will be based in the VS office in Islington, but the work will mainly be delivered in the hub borough Enfield and two satellite borough's Barnet and harrow.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks, Police vetting and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Are you looking to make the next step up in your career, do you have experience of supporting young people in a residential setting? If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you.

Reporting to the Service Manager, your role will require you to lead and motivate the team to deliver a service that empowers our young people, to achieve their aspirations and make positive, sustainable life changes.

You will need to be ready to learn how to supervise and support the team within a strengths and recovery framework.  You will also be skilled and have the capacity to develop your management skills with the support of the service manager.    

We are looking for someone who is able to:

• Manage the delivery of a service to Young People with a diverse range of needs including offending history, gang affiliation and homelessness
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders
• Motivate and support a team through change, in order to meet local priorities
• Develop and build on our structured opportunities program specifically for Young People

If you think you have got what it takes, we would love to hear from you. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Closing date: 29th July 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held: 5th/6th August 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are IIP Silver accredited.

Are you a charismatic and driven individual with a proven track record of successfully supporting young people or those with involvement in the criminal justice system to progress into education, training and employment?

If so, St Giles is looking for an Education and Employment Adviser to work on a vital skills and employment project aimed at engaging, motivating and supporting severely disadvantaged young people involved, or at risk of involvement, with the criminal justice system.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this exciting opportunity

Our successful candidates will work face to face with a caseload of young people, where you will assess each client’s support requirements and develop individual action plans. You will then provide a client-led support service that responds to each individual’s needs and build aspirations, including motivation and engagement activities, personal development, help to secure training, apprenticeships, and employment.

Ensuring you achieve set individual targets for engagement, training and employment outcomes and undertaking outreach and promotion to engage clients are key aspects of the role, as is working with colleagues to set up and run group activities e.g. motivation workshop, excursions and short courses.

What we are looking for:

• Substantial experience of effectively assisting young people and/or those with involvement in the criminal justice system and/or ex-offenders to progress into education, training and employment
• Excellent awareness of the needs and concerns of disadvantaged young people, including those experiencing homelessness, family breakdown; substance misuse, or affected by gangs
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients and achieving set targets
• Proven ability to design and set up a range of interventions that support clients to make progress
• An outstanding communicator, both verbal and written, plus strong IT skills

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 3rd August 2021. Interviews: w/c 9th August.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Volunteering Matters placed based direct work  
 

Volunteering Matters is a national charity leading UK volunteering in policy and practice. We make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people every year, and support some of the most vulnerable people in society – supporting families in difficulty, young people, disabled and vulnerable adults and isolated older people. 

Volunteering Matters is a values-based organisation; our staff and volunteers are committed to our values and demonstrate this through the way we work and our commitment to providing high quality experiences for our volunteers, beneficiaries and partners.

 Youth Social Action Ipswich  

 Youth Social Action Ipswich will build on the success and experience of WASSUP (Women Against Sexual Violence Speak Up) and We Are Patrick, which are multi award-winning youth social action projects facilitated and supported by Volunteering Matters. They form part of the Charity’s broader Youth Social Action programme, which develops and oversees transformational and proven peer to peer focused projects around the UK.  WASSUP and We Are Patrick projects have been devised and are delivered by young people. These projects share three principle aims:

• Educate peers on issues of sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, honour-based violence and gang grooming,

• Lobby for changes to social policy and practice on these issues promoting young people’s voice,

• Raise awareness in the wider community.

Volunteering Matters has been awarded funding to develop Youth Social Action across Suffolk. We are looking to recruit an Engagement Manager that can  facilitate sessions which activate young people into youth social action. The successful applicant will be skilled in  recruiting, training and managing young people. Their role will be to listen to young people’s issues and support them to raise awareness and campaign for change. They will need to be innovative and creative to ensure that young people are kept invested in the programme. 

In addition, they will encourage young people to understand the power of their voice or action and support with the transformation of services for young people in Suffolk.  Providing young people with opportunities to inform system change.

Adapted to be more accessible during the pandemic, our engagement manager will have the opportunity to work from home and the office. They will be creative, innovative, open minded and work towards inclusion and equality. They will have an understanding of the barriers faced by young people from marginalized communities and be skilled at encouraging young people to explore these issues to raise the profile and lobby for change.

 We believe that youth social action should target young people from all communities, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive youth social action team. This role would suit someone who believes in true equity. We are looking for someone who can engage with young people to create meaningful youth social action. 

An important part of this role is developing links within education, businesses, funders, social care, health, families, and other organizations, to support with our vision of youth empowerment.

This post will include networking, report writing, monitoring impact, recording data, safeguarding and involve some travelling. 

 Purpose of the post  

 The successful applicant will divide their time to meet the complex needs of all the programmes in YSA Team. They will engage with young people and understand the complexities of diversity and the importance of inclusion. Promoting opportunities that combine youth social action, volunteering, and learning. The successful applicant will support young people across Suffolk to develop progressive and socially impactful programmes, encouraging them to be at the centre of decision making, producing creative content, and influencing their peers. Building on our success and experience of our National Award-winning programme WASSUP, they will be instrumental in the delivering of our Suffolk Young Ambassador programme.

This job is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who is passionate about empowerment and enabling young people to be ambitious for themselves and their community.

 Duties

1. To attend all relevant meetings on behalf of Volunteering Matters as and when required.

1. Network and ensure positive partnerships and funding opportunities with external agencies

1. To promote safeguarding throughout all delivery and commit to continuous professional development 

1. To understand the impact of how unconscious bias, diversity, and trauma informed decision affect volunteers/young people.

1. To represent Volunteering Matters with partner organisations supporting young

1. To maintain database and files adhering to GDPR regulations.

1. To engage with a host of external organisations to provide volunteering opportunities for volunteers/young people 

1. To assist with the evaluation and monitoring of the project and its deliverables.

1. To ensure appropriate health and safety checks and risk assessments take place.

1. To recruit, train, match and monitor participants into meaningful YSA, placements and opportunities 

1. To work with volunteers/young people identifying suitable opportunities and providing ongoing support and supervision.

1. To work with volunteers/young people to create innovative and creative delivery packages for their peers and community. 

The job description gives an outline of key duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked from time to time to take on other responsibilities as reasonably requested by their manager.
 
Appointment to this position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.  Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.
 
Person specification 
 
In deciding who to shortlist and appoint to this post, we will be looking for evidence of the following skills, knowledge, experience and personal qualities.
 
Essential   

1. Experience of working with communities and the ability to motivate, enthuse and develop positive attitudes in young people, organisations and adult volunteers

1. Passionate about volunteering and the opportunities it can offer to shape life choices

1. Understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by individuals from our culturally diverse backgrounds, accessing support and creative pathways 

1. Committed to a strengths-based approach

1. Knowledge of issues relating to individuals who may have encountered trauma such as domestic abuse, exploitation, gang culture

1. Experience of supporting project delivery and working to agreed targets, outcomes and deadlines

1. Experience of elevating  people’s opportunities and voices through volunteering or project-based work 

1. An in-depth knowledge of safeguarding and how to embed this within programme delivery 

1. Understand financial processes 

1. Excellent IT skills, including experience of developing and maintaining database applications

1. Agood, practical working knowledge of health and safety and Risk Assessments

1. Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities

1. Effective written and oral communication skills 

1. Understanding and Commitment to Data Protection and confidentiality

1. Well-organised and efficient; able to manage own workload, with good attention to detail

1. Self-motivation, resilience and the ability to keep a positive outlook when working with hard to reach adults or young people

1. Ability to work out of office hours and on a digital platform  or in person if required

1. Knowledge of the Voluntary Community Sector

  Desirable 

1. Experience of working in an educational and /or volunteering environment

1. Good working knowledge of accreditation opportunities

1. Additional language other than English

Appointment to this position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check (DBS). Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment. 

Benefits package: Pension, Unlimited annual leave, fully flexible working, cycle to work & season ticket loan. 

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post. 

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process. 

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records. 

£22,526 - £26,501 p/a (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract ending 30 September 2022

Lea Manor High School (Luton)

Ref Code: SFL-211

Are you a confident and resilient individual with lived experience of the issues facing vulnerable young people (i.e. involvement in gangs or knife crime) and a proven ability to engage successfully with individuals despite their challenging behaviour?
 

If so, St Giles is looking for two Senior Mentor’s & Facilitator’s to join their SOS+ team and deliver a service that will address these important which continue to affect communities across Luton & Bedfordshire.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units, Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. Youth violence, gang culture and county lines continues to affect communities across Luton and Bedfordshire. Young people remain vulnerable to exploitation and entrenchment within criminality, and many who end up in the system are not known to the services that could have helped them until it’s too late. We want to change that.

About this vital role

As a highly skilled mentor, facilitator and youth worker, with the lived experiences of the issues these young people face, you will be in the perfect position to identify signs of risk, including the more subtle behavourial signs that are often missed by other professionals. You will also work with a cohort of at risk students, offering direct 1:1 mentoring support, and acting as a positive role model, demonstrating a real life alternative to criminality. Working to improve clients’ attitude, behaviour and thinking skills, with the ultimate aims of reducing risk and preventing exclusion, you will provide practical tools for young people to help mitigate the risks of gang exploitation and county lines, and to keep themselves safe.

What we are looking for:

• To have lived, personal experience of the Criminal Justice System, and/or being involved in a gang or knife crime

• A confident mentor with experience of partnership working who can coordinate a project without a team around them
• A confident public speaker/mentor and someone who is comfortable working alongside a variety of professionals contributing to multi-agency work
• A relevant qualification, or willingness to work towards one, plus knowledge of safeguarding practices and policies
• Strong IT skills, confident with virtual communication platforms like MS Teams and Zoom, and has the ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of work

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, access to clinical supervision, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 8th August 2021. Interviews: 11th August 2021.

£19,847 - £23,350 p/a - please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

Full-time (35 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract ending 31 March 2022

Bristol & North Somerset (flexibility to travel is a requirement of this role as there is extensive travel involved)

Please note we are willing to accept applications from outside of the above areas as long as the successful candidate is able to reasonably commute in.

Ref: SFB-211                                 

Do you have the skills and confidence to work with children and young people in groups or on a one-to-one basis with a view to preventing them from getting involved in gangs, exploitation and violence? Are you ready for a working life that’s varied and rewarding and provides an opportunity for both personal and professional growth? Then join us as a Mentor & Facilitator where you could be putting your experience to great use.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.                              

About this exciting opportunity

Drawing on your own personal experience, you will work with schools, Pupil Referral Units, Alternative Education Providers and Colleges to deliver training sessions for groups of children and young people on the risks associated with all aspects of gang involvement, exploitation and violence and offering intensive 1:1 mentoring to young people who have been identified by their education setting as needing targeted support.

In addition you will work closely with each education setting to prioritise safeguarding and contribute to a shared aim of reducing exclusions, reduce risky behaviour and raise aspirations.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of mentoring children and/or young people with a passion for supporting young people at risk of exploitation and violence.

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, or lived experience of the issues facing this client group (substance misuse, drug supply, gangs or knife crime).
• Experience of delivering sessions to groups of young people.
• Knowledge of the issues facing this client group such as: substance misuse, drug supply, gangs, knife crime, social exclusion and isolation, child criminal exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and trauma.
• Ability to confidently speak in front of large groups delivering key messages, following a session plan and hitting learning objectives.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly across a wide geographical area.

In return you can expect a competitive salary and generous leave allowance; staff pension scheme, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice & counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more besides.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy

Closing date: 11pm, 1st August 2021. Interviews: 13th August 2021.

£19,847 (pro rata) Part Time – 19 hrs p/w

Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2022

Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan

Ref: CFW-211

Are you a driven and compassionate individual with excellent people skills? Do you have the skills and commitment to undertake a role that’s diverse and fast-paced? Then join St Giles as a Children & Families Caseworker and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

About us

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles Cymru is continuing its work in South Wales supporting children, young people and families involved in or at risk of involvement in serious youth violence, serious organised crime and/or child criminal exploitation.

About this role

This position will be based in Cardiff & The Vale/South Wales. We are looking for someone that has an understanding of issues that families are facing currently. We embody a ‘whole family’ approach which involves working with the family to assess risk, ensuring all family members feel safe, mentoring young people who are involved in or at risk of gang and serious youth violence and offering holistic support to enable the family to achieve their potential and raise aspirations.

To secure this great opportunity:

• To have lived, personal experience or understanding of the Criminal Justice System, and/or being involved in a gang or knife crime.

• Experience of working with socially excluded children, young people and adults.
• Experience of providing advice and guidance and/or mentoring.
• Mentoring Level 3 qualification (or be willing to work towards this).
• Possess strong IT skills, including proven experience of using MS Office in a similar work environment
• You will be an excellent communicator with impressive interpersonal skills

In return you can expect a competitive salary and generous leave allowance; staff pension scheme, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice & counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more besides.

Closing date: 11pm, 27th July 2021. Interviews: 5th August 2021.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

£22,526 - £26,501 p/a (to be pro-rated) -please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

Part-time 21 hours pw – Fixed term contract until 31st March 2022

Newport

Ref: FMW-211

Are you a compassionate, driven and inspiring individual with a proven record of engaging positively with socially excluded children and young people despite their challenging behaviour? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding new challenge?

If so, join St Giles as a SOS+ Facilitator and Mentor, where you will provide vital group work sessions for young girls at risk of serious youth violence, gang activity, and exploitation including CSE.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.

About this exciting opportunity

St Giles’ SOS+ Project delivers early intervention work in educational settings, through preventative sessions on violence, vulnerability and exploitation and will see our successful candidate focus on a broad range of key duties. These will include establishing positive and professional relationships with the girls and professionals accessing the service and creating a safe space for girls to explore challenging and potentially traumatic issues and topics.

You will also promote the value of lifestyle changes to all girls accessing the service and facilitate structured and tailored group sessions and interactive workshops on all aspects of gang involvement, violence and exploitation, encouraging all to develop a positive self-identity, healthy relationships, to feel safe and to raise their aspirations. Maintaining accurate records of sessions work and data collection, contributing to multi-agency meetings and assisting with providing monitoring information and the evaluation of the project are all also key deliverables.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of the criminal justice system, or lived experience of the issues facing this client group
• Proven record of delivering effective sessions to groups of young people
• A strong background of working in a high-intensity environment and being self-motivating
• You will hold a relevant qualification to a good standard or be willing to work towards one
• Knowledge of the issues facing this client group and a commitment to safeguarding practices and policies
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and prioritisation abilities
• Impressive IT, presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working,
a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

Please note due to the nature of the role we are only able to accept applications from females only.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 26th July 2021. Interview date: 30th July 2021

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy

Full-time (35 hrs p/w) – Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2022

Whittington Hospital

Ref code: SSH-211

Are you a proactive, compassionate and engaging individual with a proven record of working successfully with ‘high risk’ vulnerable young people? Then join St Giles as a Specialist Caseworker and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

About St Giles  

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles is expanding its delivery of hospital-based projects; this service is aimed at vulnerable 12 to 25-year-olds who attend the adult or paediatric A&E departments or Urgent Care Centres at service at Newham’s Emergency Department. We will work alongside hospital staff to proactively identify vulnerable young people and help them to access and engage the support they need to prevent any potential escalation of violence and reduce the risk of repeat victimisation or exploitation.

About this key role

You will be embedded into the hospital, providing support for those young people admitted to emergency departments right through to their discharge back into the community. You will have experience of working with ‘high risk,’ vulnerable young people, be part of a multidisciplinary team, and have a flexible, empathetic approach to your work.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families
• Experience of assessing risk and implementing safety procedures when thinking about children and young people involved in or at risk of violence or exploitation
• Proven experience of working in a high intensity environment, with an ability to effectively manage your own wellbeing
• Experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, access to clinical supervision flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 25th July 2021. Interviews: 3rd August 2021.