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We have an exciting opportunity for an Antisocial Behaviour Champion to join the team in Wakefield, working 20 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period. (delete if not required)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
The role is based in our Wakefield office.
As an Antisocial Behaviour Champion you will be providing tailored one-to-one, specialist support to vulnerable and persistently targeted victims of antisocial behaviour.
You will need to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation, and administration of written statistical reports on the project for management and our external funders.
You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, be able to provide co-ordinated, tailored support to meet the needs of high risk, vulnerable and repeat victims of ASB. You will be required to conduct an impact and need/risk assessment with those victims meeting the project criteria.
Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues, knowledge of ASB legislation to protect victims of ASB are also desired requirements.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
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.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
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
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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Victim support is looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to join the team based in West Yorkshire.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to join the team in West Yorkshire, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Shipley with travel across West Yorkshire a requirement of the role.
As an ISVA your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service for victims of sexual violence both within and outside of the criminal justice system. You will carry our risk assessments, support clients in accessing their rights, along with health and other services they may require. You will keep victims informed of case progress and provide support through the criminal justice system. You will have a focus on ethnic minority and diverse communities across the district.
You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager and also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community.
You should have experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing sexual violence. You will have an approved and accredited ISVA qualification or a willingness to undertake the ISVA qualification.
Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the impact a court appearance can have on are also essential.
You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.
About us:
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.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
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.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Initial Response Officer to join the iMatter National team working 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is home based (Homeworking allowance paid & London Weighting allowance where applicable).
As an iMatter Initial Response Officer, you will be making contact with victims of domestic abuse via the telephone to complete risk assessments. The Initial Response team is responsible for assessing the needs/risks for women referred onto the iMatter Programme, which is an online programme for female victims of domestic abuse. You will be required to manage your own caseload and offer support and advice to victims alongside completing risk assessments.
You will need:
As an Initial Response Officer you will need to be resilient, confident supporting people by telephone, happy to work as part of a team, and willing to constantly learn and adapt to new situations. You will enjoy being part of a busy working environment and be able to communicate effectively with victims of domestic abuse in a professional and supportive manner. You will have strong customer service ethics and be competent in the use of IT skills. Training will be provided in the use of our Case Management System.
You will need to have the ability to prioritise work and deal with competing demands in an organised and methodical manner. You should have an understanding and knowledge of, and an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity as well as confidentiality and safe working practice in accordance with safeguarding legislation, General Data Protection Regulation and other legal requirements.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
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.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
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 How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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We have an exciting opportunity to support male victims of crime in Cumbria, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for male victims of crime? Do you have resilience & adaptability?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: -
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
The post is full time, Mon-Fri 9-5 although there will be a need for flexibility. The post is initially offered fixed term until March 2023 but may be extended depending on funding. This post is home-based but some travel around the Cumbria area may be required.
Please note that we are committed to provide support where victims can choose to be supported by someone of their own gender and so this post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
As a male victim caseworker you provide tailored advice and support to all male victims of crime including sexual and/or domestic violence. You will assist in the development of resources and support to meet the needs of male victims, and support the wider team to deliver the services ensuring that the needs of male victims of crime are met.
To be successful in this role you will be flexible and proactive, and have knowledge and experience of working with male victims of crime and have a thorough understanding of the needs of this group. You may have experience of delivering a service and working directly with people in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. You will hold or be expected to train as an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser.
About Us:
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.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
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.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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RFEA are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based (ideally in the North Yorkshire and North East area) travelling extensively around the region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.
The successful applicant for this role will have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required, along with a clean driving licence.
Specific Responsibilities
Engagement
- Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in North Yorkshire and North East Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
- Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly. If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
- Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
- Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
- Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.
Case Management
- Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
- Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran that provides for support from within RFEA and Walking with the Wounded and with the organisations in the Nova area support Network.
- Work with families to ensure their effective participation in the Criminal Justice System, with other statutory services and with the support network.
- Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
- Record the veterans journey on Outcome Star
- Ensure confidentiality, the family is a separate case to the veteran, who is also supported by Project Nova.
- When the Nova Veteran is ready, develop their employability and suitable opportunities for employment either, directly using RFEA employability tools and working with local employers or, through the wider RFEA or Walking With The Wounded.
- Project Nova is an active intervention. Close cases once the progress of Nova Veterans has reached its full potential, identifying long term social contact, formal or informal, in every case.
Person Specification
Essential Competencies
- Highly motivated and independent, capable of working remotely across a wide geographical area.
- Resilient and able to work with individuals with complex needs and cope with the rigors that arise from working with veterans in the criminal justice system.
- Commitment to working with each veteran without prejudice and in an equitable manner, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences.
- Experience of working with people using a mentoring or coaching approach to engage and support the individuals we work with to change their lives.
- Highly organised with strong IT skills and experience of using CRM systems.
- Strong communicators with veterans, referring organisations and within the Project Nova Team sharing information on cases with Team Leaders and Nova Client Advisors.
- Excellent team players who will contribute to a diverse and dedicated team.
- Driving licence and use of own car.
- Provide presentations to Northamptonshire OPCC and Partners when required.
This role is ‘Home Based’ around the Yorkshire Area area and is offered initially on a permanent contract, 35 hours per week with a salary of £27,500 plus additional employee benefits.
To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is midnight 5th June 2022. Interviews will take place in March for an immediate start where possible.
Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Caseworker in the Manchester, Merseyside & West Yorkshire area to join the National Homicide Service, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is home working based with occasional travel in the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and West Yorkshire Area.
As a Homicide Service Childrens and Young Person caseworker you will be:
- Delivering a specialist digital service to children and young people (CYP) bereaved by homicide, and for those CYP who have witnessed a homicide where this is in London.
- Working collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs, and ensure that young people are central to all processes that involve them.
- Acting as the designated caseworker and manage a case-load
- Implementing the CYP Homicide Service Delivery Model
- Work closely and support colleagues to provide a trauma informed service to children and young people.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter. Working with colleagues in the National Homicide Service, as well as partner agencies including education, police, courts, social services and many other statutory and third sector organisations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
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.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
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.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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BACKGROUND
Since 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high-quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender-based violence. IRC UK comprises approximately 160 staff. The IRC UK launched its first programme in the UK last year, working in partnership with local councils, to provide integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England and has since expanded to providing education support to teachers and is now responding to arrivals from Ukraine.
The Purpose of the Role
The Client and Community Outreach Officer will serve as a navigator for new arrivals from Ukraine with the goal of providing accurate information and referral sources to support refugees in attaining self-reliance. You will be the main point of contact for refugee clients enrolled in the project, delivering one on one and group activities.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to Head of UK Programmes. Position works closely with the Integration Officers and Refugee Employment Specialist.
Key Accountabilities
- Facilitate Orientation for Newcomers group sessions virtually and in person on everyday life in the UK for new arrivals predominately from Ukraine;
- Outreach, recruit, screen and enroll participants for project activities including the completion of individual integration self-sufficiency plans through referral and follow up with local partner staff;
- Provide regular client one on one coaching, ensure client interaction is documented and conduct follow up with clients by phone and in person;
- Research, identify and outreach to services and resources that enable clients to meet their short and long-term goals and facilitate external referrals;
- Effectively collaborate and develop relationships with external partner organisations such as local council staff, charities and diaspora groups, including attending coordination meetings responding to the needs of Ukrainian arrivals;
- Input client information in database and assist with tracking and reporting and administering assessments;
- Regularly gather client and partner feedback in order to assess programming needs and responsiveness through focus groups, key informants, surveys, etc.
- Assist with project logistics, such as setting up the training rooms or events, preparing participant materials.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Minimum two years related professional experience working with refugees, migrants or other vulnerable populations;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in English and Ukrainian and/or Russian language;
- The ability to conduct workshops and learning activities in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting;
- Solid diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships;
- Ability to handle confidential documents and sensitive information;
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, experience leading meetings or trainings via online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype;
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
The application deadline for this role is 31 March. Interviews will take place w/c 4 April.
IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.
IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.
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Part-Time (16 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract ending 31 March 2023
Leeds Office
Ref: WSY-222
Are you a driven, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of working and engaging positively with female offenders and ex-offenders or other vulnerable groups? Have you worked on an offender-led support project, had personal experience of the criminal justice system, or served a prison sentence?
If so, join St Giles Trust as a Women’s Specialist Caseworker where you will utilise your expertise on Footsteps, a holistic, person-centred support service at St Giles Trust. Footsteps offers gender and trauma-informed support to vulnerable women who have been involved in the criminal justice system and are returning to Yorkshire, both via intensive one-to-one casework and a weekly women’s support group.
About St Giles Trust
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
As our Women’s Specialist Caseworker, you will focus on providing a comprehensive and holistic assessment, advice, referral and support service to women and exploring innovative and effective methods of case working which will reduce the risk of them offending. This will involve producing support plans and risk management plans based on assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and including appropriate agencies in the delivery of the service.
We will also count on you to undertake pre-release visits to service users (in prison where possible) in order to identify suitable project service users and deliver an outreach service that includes meeting service users at the prison gates, courts, police custody or from transport hubs – providing a practical service that will include setting up access to social and housing support, benefits, registering with GPs/Dentists and attending appointments.
What we are looking for
- Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess each client’s needs
- Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused
- A relevant qualification such as Advice and Guidance Level 3 or equivalent
- An understanding of the need to use support plans
- Strong IT, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project
- A full UK Driving License with access to a vehicle
We are looking for female applicants only for this role as it is an all women’s service. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.
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.
For further information, or to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 11pm, 26th May 2022. Interviews: 31st May 2022.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2023
Leeds office
Are you a compassionate, target-driven and highly efficient individual with outstanding people skills? If so, join St Giles Trust as we are looking for a Caseworker (known internally as Case Manager) to play a key role in supporting individuals with a Criminal Justice background facing barriers into Education and/or Employment. In return, you will be embarking on a rewarding and career-enhancing position.
About St Giles Trust
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.
An integral part of our future plans is the delivery of our employability programme, designed to provide specially tailored skills support to unemployed individuals in West Yorkshire. This will cover every aspect of finding work, from help with CVs and interviews, exploring work opportunities and overcoming confidence challenges to personalised support to help with sustained employment and for those who find work during the programme.
About this exciting opportunity
Our successful candidates will work closely with a caseload of clients to produce individual action plans that support the individual to overcome barriers to social inclusion and employment, including housing, training, employment and debt. You will also coordinate a range of planned community assessments and interventions that keep clients engaged and motivated, plus deliver effective small group workshops and short courses.
Identifying and establishing progression routes into further learning, work placement and employment opportunities and supporting clients to access them is a vital element of the role, as is providing regular updates of your clients’ progress.
To secure this pivotal role, you must have:
• An Advice and Guidance qualification, or equivalent, to at least Level 3
• Excellent case-management skills & proficient with inputting on data systems.
• An ability to work to key set targets, whilst remaining calm under pressure.
• A proven track record of successfully working with unemployed people and assessing their needs, plus supporting them to make progress towards, or into, employment
• A strong understanding of the issues faced by unemployed people with multiple barriers to employment
• The ability to deliver tailored group workshops
• Strong experience of engaging successfully with employers and training providers
• Calm, flexible and adaptable, you must be an impressive communicator, both verbal and written
• Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles as an organization.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.
You can expect on-going and targeted learning and development, continuous support and supervision, plus a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing date: 11pm, 19th May 2022. Interview date: 24th May 2022.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
The Refugee Council is one of the leading organisations in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. Our operational teams based in various locations in England provide advice and assistance across a wide range of issues, including helping asylum seekers through the complexities of the asylum system, addressing issues of destitution and assisting refugees and people seeking asylum to access key services including housing, welfare benefits, health, education and employment. Our teams work with relevant agencies including the Home Office, Refugee Community Organisations, Local Authorities, Legal Service Providers, Housing Providers, Health Institutions, Job Centre Plus and other mainstream service providers.
Context and Purpose of the Job
The resettlement team provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision, and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.
The Refugee Council has agreed to work in partnership with Migration Yorkshire and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humberside to deliver the regional Resettlement programmes.
We will be working with Ukraine nationals who have arrived under the Homes for Ukraine programme and their hosts, who provide accommodation for a minimum of 6 months across the area. The resettlement area team will provide integration support for 12 months, including welfare benefits, health, employment, housing advice, safeguarding, mediation and community links.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide a safe and welcoming environment for Ukrainian refugees ensuring that standards are maintained, monitored and that the service meets all statutory and other requirements.
- To assess need for interpretation, taking into consideration complexity of information or advice.
- To assist refugees who may be in a confused or distressed state in understanding systems in the UK and making appropriate referrals to health and/or mental health support.
- To provide advice and support to refugees on statutory, voluntary and mainstream services, Welfare benefits, education (including ESOL), health services, housing and employment.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'apply' button.
Closing date: 5th June 2022
Fixed Term Contract ending 31 March 2023
Ref: YPE-221
Are you a charismatic and driven individual with a proven track record of successfully supporting young people to achieve sustainable education, training, employment to help lead a more positive lifestyle? If yes then join us as a Young Person ETE Caseworker and develop all your skills.
About St Giles and the Project
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.
As part of our commitment to supporting Young People facing adversity, we aim to tackle the critical issue of Youth unemployment. The aim will be to support young people to achieve engagement in sustainable education, training, employment and a positive lifestyle, as well as improvement in their mental health, wellbeing and relationships.
About this pivotal role
You will provide a tailored one to one high-level service of engagement, advocacy and support. The young people may have experience the following: having grown up in care; unstable and unsafe housing; substance misuse; poor mental or physical health; learning difficulties and other hidden disabilities; or little/no family support, criminal justice involvement.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.
What we are looking for:
- Substantial experience and strong track record in successfully supporting young people into sustainable employment
- Experience of working on a target driven project
- Ability to engage and holistically support young people who face multiple and complex barriers to employment
- Ability to engage and build positive relationships with employers to support both employees and employers, and encourage improvements to the quality of employment
- Drive, enthusiasm and determination to lead the team in order to deliver targets
- Strong IT skills including proven experience of using Word, Excel and Outlook in a similar work environment. Ability to work with case-management databases (ie. Salesforce) on a day-to-day basis
You can expect on-going and targeted learning and development, continuous support and supervision, plus a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
Closing date: 11pm, 23rd May 2022. Interviews: 31st May 2022.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please visit our website.