Crime Jobs

The Youth Endowment Fund  

Head of Evaluation (Targeted Projects)

Reports to: Assistant Director of Impact, Programmes and Partnerships

Salary: £64,500 

Contract: 12 month – Fixed term 

Location: Central London/Hybrid* 

Application closing: 9:00am Monday 14th October 2024 

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.  

Absolutely central to this is designing, commissioning and managing complex and rigorous impact evaluations with experts in the field. The new government has an ambition to halve knife crime within a decade, and we’re anticipating opportunities to work with them to build evidence on new approaches to tackling violence involving children. Your role will focus on creating and making the best of those opportunities. You will: 

• Serve as a senior member of the team. YEF is buzzing with activity and in order to prevent any bottlenecks, we need to expand our senior capacity. 

• Run and manage closed calls for complex evaluations commissioned under Targeted Projects. For each of the programmes we work with, we find and appoint independent evaluators. 

• Expertly manage relationships with key stakeholders. Aside from evaluators, we work closely with other grantees and partners. 

• Represent YEF at governance meetings and other external engagements. We’re passionate about our mission, proud of the work we’re doing to get there, and we’re keen to share this with stakeholders.  

• Provide support and counsel to our team of Senior Evaluation Managers and Evaluation Managers. This team closely manages over 35 efficacy trials, over 20 pilot studies and even more in the earlier stages of evaluation. 

• Tightly manage and quality assure evaluations commissioned under Targeted Projects. YEF has set processes to maintain high standards and rigour. This role will ensure all evaluations adhere to these. 

When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter can answer, within a maximum of 1000 words, the following questions: 

1. Please share why YEF’s mission is motivating you to apply for this role. 

1. Give clear examples where your experience directly relates to the “About You” section in the JD. 

We aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we intend to serve at all levels of our organisation and encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds.  

Do you want to achieve the best outcomes for victims of crime? Are you willing to challenge others to achieve this?

Do you have experience of leading a diverse team, supporting staff to work independently using their own initiative?

Do you have a good understanding of the impact of crime on victims & communities including those experiencing stalking and hate crime?

If this sounds like you & you want to make a difference every day, to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it and are resilient & adaptable then we need 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
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity 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 Ashford, Kent and is offered on a hybrid working pattern with regular travel across Kent and Medway.

As our Operations Manager in our Community Team you will be:

• Responsible for the daily activities of a diverse group of staff and volunteers working with people who have experienced different crime types with particular focus on people who have been affected by stalking
• meeting with funders & external partners including the media providing a voice for victims

You will need:

• the ability to lead a team working across many issues
• to focus on service delivery & delivering quality outcomes
• knowledge & understanding of stalking & it's impact
• a qualified ISAC or be willing to obtain this qualification once in post
• to be able to work independently to meet set targets & goals
• to demonstrate empathy whilst ensuring your team are managing challenging caseloads effectively
• experience of working in partnership with other agencies & other department
• to be a good communicator who is comfortable representing Victim Support

This job is a busy one so you will need to manage competing priorities, very different personalities, build partnerships with other agencies and have the resilience to bounce back when things do not work out as you would have wanted.

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 including Police Vetting and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required. If you are unable to obtain a police vetting certificate you will not be confirmed in post.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard.

Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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 look 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Restorative Practitioner to join the Thames Valley team in Thames Valley, working 18.75 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…

Driving is essential across Thames Valley.

Living in the area of Thames Valley.

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
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity 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 with travel around Thames Valley when required
• Demonstrate a good command of the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Have a good understanding of Restorative Justice.
• A clear understanding of the criminal justice journey of both Victims and Offenders
• The ability to assess, update and mitigate risk including risk information held by partner agencies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand Safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
• Maintaining professional boundaries.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practices, maintaining records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements.
• Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework.
• Experience of outcome focused working.
• Experience of managing a complex caseload, to prioritise work and deal with competing demands demonstrating an organised an methodical approach to work
• Experience of delivering training or presenting
• Delivery of Restorative Justice practice including direct and indirect processes
• Completion of relevant, accredited RJ training, including serious and complex training
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
• Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion issues in policy and practice
• Demonstrate the ability to use IT applications competently including, Microsoft Word, Excel etc. and Case Management systems in order to keep accurate records and monitoring your performance
• Clean driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance essential for some areas, for example rural locations (requirement will be discussed at interview)

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 strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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 look 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.

HMP Leeds, West Yorkshire
Ref: PAA-242

Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven track record of working with services/clients within the criminal justice sector, accommodation and advice/support services?  Looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

If so, join St Giles as an Accommodation Adviser, a key role where you will be required to provide tailored accommodation support to men in custody and under probation supervision in the community, with the aim of supporting them to overcome barriers to obtaining secure and stable accommodation so that they can successfully reintegrate into society.

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

Our successful candidate will complete an Initial Needs Assessment, using a strength-based approach within agreed contractual timeframes, before dynamically assessing need and risk, alerting to changes that could indicate change in risk or serious harm, including personal safety and safeguarding.  You will be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of an effective accommodation plan which is solution focused and practical, and to advise and support Service Users to achieve outcomes informed by your specialist housing knowledge and comprehensive understanding of accommodation and local service provision.

We will rely on you to engage with and motivate challenging service users from a diverse range of backgrounds, often with multiple and complex needs, while also maintaining and building new relationships with both social and private housing providers to improve sustainable housing outcomes for our service users, and promoting effective working relationships within the criminal justice sector. Monitoring progress and recording on digital systems, plus coordinating and facilitating interactive group work sessions, are also key duties.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working as part of a high-performing team
• Experience of using digital technology and providing evidence for external audit purposes
• Demonstrable knowledge of housing and an understanding of the main issues affecting homelessness and rehabilitation of offenders
• A detailed understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act
• An understanding of how staff with lived experience can provide additional value
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group
• Sound knowledge of the UK criminal justice system
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred with access to a vehicle for work
• Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 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.

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 require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

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 request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

Closing date: 11p.m. 29 September 2024.

Interview date:  7 October 2024.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Wetherby - HMP Wealstun  

Ref: PPA-241

Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven track record of working with services/clients within the criminal justice sector, accommodation and advice/support services?  Looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

If so, join St Giles as an Accommodation Adviser, a key role where you will be required to provide tailored accommodation support to men in custody and under probation supervision in the community, with the aim of supporting them to overcome barriers to obtaining secure and stable accommodation so that they can successfully reintegrate into society.

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

Our successful candidate will complete an Initial Needs Assessment, using a strength-based approach within agreed contractual timeframes, before dynamically assessing need and risk, alerting to changes that could indicate change in risk or serious harm, including personal safety and safeguarding.  You will be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of an effective accommodation plan which is solution focused and practical, and to advise and support Service Users to achieve outcomes informed by your specialist housing knowledge and comprehensive understanding of accommodation and local service provision.

We will rely on you to engage with and motivate challenging service users from a diverse range of backgrounds, often with multiple and complex needs, while also maintaining and building new relationships with both social and private housing providers to improve sustainable housing outcomes for our service users, and promoting effective working relationships within the criminal justice sector. Monitoring progress and recording on digital systems, plus coordinating and facilitating interactive group work sessions, are also key duties.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working as part of a high-performing team
• Experience of using digital technology and providing evidence for external audit purposes
• Demonstrable knowledge of housing and an understanding of the main issues affecting homelessness and rehabilitation of offenders
• A detailed understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act
• An understanding of how staff with lived experience can provide additional value
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group
• Sound knowledge of the UK criminal justice system
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred with access to a vehicle for work
• Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

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 require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

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.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

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 request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

We encourage you to apply early as we will be shortlisting as applications come in.

Closing date: 11 p.m. 29 September 2024.  Interview date: 7 October 2024. 

Previous applicants need not apply.

Day Care Officer – Day Care Centres 

Age UK Camden Day Care Centres are looking to recruit Day Care Officers to cover a range of hours and shifts across our two Day Care Centres. 

Our Centres provide a wide range of activities as well as being a specialist Day Care Centres caring for older people with complex needs. The Day Care Centres also provide a hot lunch and a range of special events. 

We have a dedicated, specialist team supporting people with care needs, including those living with mild - moderate dementia and complex needs. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have shared responsibility in the team for the implementation of a comprehensive service of care and support for service users 

• Act as a key worker for individual clients

• Deliver holistic and person centred wellbeing services which provide service users with social interaction and support to maintain their personal interests. 

Salary: Starting at £24,039.18 pa incl. London Weighting for 35 hpw(pro rata for part time) 

Hours: We are recruiting for 2 x 15 hours (or 1 x 10 and 1 x 20) in Hampstead

And 2 x 15 and 1 x 20 in Kings Cross

(staff work across both centres so need to be able to travel to Kings Cross and Hampstead) 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing date: Wednesday 25th September 2024 

Interview date: TBC 

As part of the application process you will be asked to submit a completed application form demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification. Please also complete and return the criminal convictions declaration form. 

Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer.  Registered Charity No. 293446 

Ref: ACA-247

Are you a highly organised, proactive and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with services and clients within the criminal justice sector, accommodation and advice/support services? Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity.

If so, join St Giles as an Accommodation Adviser where you will provide tailored accommodation support to men in custody and under probation supervision in the community, with the aim of supporting them to overcome barriers to obtaining secure and stable accommodation so that they can successfully reintegrate into society.

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 key role

As our Accommodation Adviser, you will complete an Initial Needs Assessment (INA) with each service user using a strength-based approached within agreed contractual timeframes, before assessing need and risk, alert to changes that could indicate change in risk or serious harm, including personal safety and safeguarding.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of an effective and solution-focused accommodation plan and advise and support service users to achieve successful outcomes utilising your specialist housing knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of accommodation and local service provision. You will also be expected to maintain and build new relationships with social and private housing providers and within the criminal justice sector, voluntary and statutory agencies. Monitoring progress and recording on digital systems is also a key duty.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant housing qualification or extensive experience
• Strong experience of working as a key part of a high-performing team
• Experience of using digital technology and of providing evidence for external audit purposes
• Knowledge of the main issues affecting homelessness and rehabilitation of offenders
• A sound understanding of how staff with lived experience can provide additional value
• Outstanding interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A collaborative, flexible and professional approach to your work

Please note this role requires an Enhanced Adult DBS checks.

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.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage ) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

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 request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

Closing date: 11 p.m. on 29 September 2024

Interview date: 07 October 2024 at Leeds Media Centre

The Youth Endowment Fund  

Senior Research Manager (Policing and Youth Justice) 

Reports to: Guidance Lead 

Salary: £51,300 

Contract: 2 year – Fixed term 

Location: Central London/Hybrid* 

Application closing: 9:00am Thursday 3rd October 2024. 

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.  

The Research team is at the heart of our efforts to learn what works and put it into practice. We do this by commissioning research (including qualitative research, systematic reviews of intervention evidence and data analysis), and using this research to write and publish guidance across YEF’s sectors of interest.

We would be especially interested to hear from you if:   

• You know a lot about policing and/or youth justice: You know the key ideas and debates, recent policy developments and key people. You’re comfortable talking about policing and/or youth justice with experts. There are many ways to acquire this knowledge. You might have worked in the police or youth justice, in associated organisations, or learnt about either during a degree. 

The Senior Research Manager will: 

• Lead the development of evidence-based recommendations in policing. 

• Lead the development of the YEF’s strategy and research agenda on policing and youth justice. 

• Become the YEF’s expert on policing and youth justice. 

• Develop great relationships with experts and represent YEF in external meetings and events. 

• Work with our Change Team to produce resources and accessible summaries for policing and youth justice colleagues on the evidence.

• Produce accessible summaries of YEF evaluation reports that can be used by policy makers, practitioners and service commissioners. 

When applying for this role, ensure you complete our Monitoring Form and attach your CV. Additionally, please submit a supporting statement that answers the following questions. Your response to each question should be no longer than 400 words: 

1. Why do you want the job? 

1. Can you give an example where you’ve had to summarise evidence on a specific topic that was highly contested? How did you manage the process and communicate the result? 

1. Please provide an overview of your experience in relation to policing and/or youth justice and explain why this experience makes you a good fit for this role. 

We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve at all levels of our organisation and encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds.  

Are you passionate about helping people to turn their lives around? If so, come and join our small, friendly team at Working Chance.

We are an award-winning national charity, the UK's only employment charity solely for women with convictions.     

We’re led by our vision of a society where every woman with a conviction has the support and opportunities she needs to flourish. Our mission is to support these women to create independent, purposeful lives through helping them to build careers. We believe no woman should be held back by her past.

Our Employment Advisors help our clients to find work that fits their skills and aspirations and that enables them to build the life they want. You will do this either by advising clients on their own job search and applications, or by supporting them to apply for roles with particular employers we have relationships with.

The ideal candidate will be highly empathetic with fantastic people skills and able to quickly build rapport. You’ll need personal credibility and confidence to liaise with employers about vacancies they need to fill. Excellent literacy and proofreading skills are essential so that you can help clients to produce high quality CVs and supporting statements.

Previous experience of supporting people into employment is a must.  Experience of working with people who have faced adversity and complex challenges would be an asset.

You will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexibility, generous holiday allowance, time off for your birthday and wellbeing days.  

Closing date:  5pm 27th September 2024

Interview date:  w/c 7th October 2024

As an organisation passionate about supporting women with criminal convictions into employment, we welcome applicants with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We welcome a broad range of candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, people of colour, and a range of ages as they are underrepresented in the organisation and the sector.   

If you believe you would add value to the organisation within this role but don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out in the advert and job description, we would still love to hear from you.  

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; let us know if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. 

Proud to be Organisation of the Year in the Howard League Community Awards 2022, a finalist in the Centre for Social Justice Awards 2022, and shortlisted for Charity of the Year 2019 and 2021 at the Charity Times Awards.  

Full-time (35 hours pw) - evening and weekend flexibility required as this service operates 9am-8pm during the week and 9am-12pm Saturday and Sunday

Newham University Hospital

Ref: EDSCN-241

Are you a proactive, driven and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting and uplifting children and young people and want to make a difference within the community for the betterment of children and young people?  Do you have an understanding of the challenges that are faced by some young people and of dominate youth culture? 

If so, join St Giles as a Specialist Caseworker embedded into a multi-disciplinary team within the Emergency Department of Newham Hospital, where you will provide support for those young people admitted to emergency departments right through to their discharge back into the community. 

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 key role

As a Specialist Caseworker, you will provide peer supervisory support to the team within the wider hospital-based services, which includes deputising for the Senior Caseworker when required, and support the Data Coordinator and Senior Caseworker with the collation of information and data for project monitoring purposes.  You will develop and maintain an up-to-date and accurate resource of suitable onward referrals and develop and maintain strong relationships with both clinicians and hospital staff and with other services in the hospital, i.e. CAMHS, IDVA, COMPASS.

We will count on you to identify and assess young victims of violence, producing support and risk management plans based on these assessments, and to provide support, advice and advocacy for children, young people and their families as they plan to be discharged from hospital back into the community.  You will also deliver a holistic support service, working solo or with colleagues as the situation dictates, which will see you provide practical help such as social and housing support, accompanying to appointments, ETE options, benefits work, debt advice, and appearing in court.

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 

• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy

• Substantial experience of assessing the needs of young people at risk of significant harm

• Experience in working as part of a multi-agency team, working together to achieve positive outcomes for young people and establishing links to further the aims of a project

• Experience of using support plans, to enable people to successfully access support services

• Substantial experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people

• Excellent IT, prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work

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 require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

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. 

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

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 request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

Closing date: Monday 30th September @ 11:45pm

The role

Cruse Bereavement Support is the UK’s leading Bereavement charity. We help people through one of the most painful times of their lives through bereavement support, information and campaigning.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Service Delivery Co-ordinator to join our Somewhere For Us Project team.  The aim of the Somewhere For Us project is to ensure that children and young people feel supported on their grief journey.  The project service is co-designed with a Youth Advisory Group.  You will be responsible for the delivery of a range of bereavement supports to children, young people and communities across the Western and Northern Trust Areas and wider NI if required.  The support is provided through Understanding Your Child’s Bereavement online session for parents, group support, 1-1 support and Understanding Your Bereavement online sessions for children and young people.  Awareness sessions are provided to organisations and individuals working with children and young people within the community, for example sports clubs, community groups, schools, churches.  

The Somewhere For Us Project supports bereaved children and young people aged 8 – 25.  It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund through their Empowering Young People funding stream.

The post is based in our Foyle office, with one day a week in Belfast.  The post is funded until the end of June 2027. 

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Are you the kind of person who can identify, engage and build relationships with (ex)prisoners who are open to change? We are currently seeking a self-motivating and outgoing Case Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily work within HMP Brixton, providing essential support to men preparing for release and continuing to assist them as they reintegrate into the community across London. This role is central to our mission to empower those leaving prison and resettling in London to transform their lives through mentoring, advocacy, and peer support. This role will involve confidently mixing on the prison wing, to identify and recruit individuals (potential members) who would benefit from Change for Good’s services.

Change for Good Community Chaplaincy Limited (CfG), a registered charity since 2012, is a volunteer mentoring charity that works across London supporting prison-leavers before and after their release from prison and as they resettle in the community. We do this through our ‘through the gate’ work, volunteer mentoring, and liaising with many organisations and support groups across the criminal justice sector (see www.changeforgood.info).

We are looking for a Case Worker to join our small team at a very exciting time of growth for our charity. The last 4 years have seen Change for Good go from a mentoring project in HMP Wandsworth to an innovative resettlement charity serving 4 prisons, our Next Chapter peer support group and mentoring relationships across London.

Our office is based in Stockwell. The Case worker will be required to travel to locations across London each week.

The work will include:

● Being a source of information on what prison organisations/services are available to clients and volunteers

● Identifying those who can gain from our support, engaging them, assessing needs and risks

● Matching clients to volunteers, tracking progress

● Enabling peer support group(s) and their development

● Building and maintaining relationships with Prisons, Probation and other key stakeholders

The successful candidate will have:

● Experience of working with offenders and ex-offenders in prison or in the community

● Confidence in engaging one-to-one, communicating what’s on offer while making an informed assessment of suitability

● An understanding of the criminal justice system (or homelessness, addiction, mental health, community work etc) and the role of befriending / mentoring in enabling change for good

● Resilience to work effectively in a challenging environment: in prison and outside, with those who have left prison

● Empathy with Change for Good’s faith-based values and ethos

Those who have lived experience the criminal justice system are welcome to apply. The role will require full prison clearance.

Chief Operating Officer

Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract Type: Permanent,  Full time
Salary: £90,000

Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Chief Operating Officer at Police Care UK 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the strategic vision, operational expertise, and people management skills to drive a leading charity forward? If so, we want to hear from you! 

About Police Care UK: Police Care UK traces its roots back to 1926 as the merger of the charities Police Dependants' Trust and the National Police Fund. Our mission is to reduce the impact of harm on police and their families. We are undergoing an exciting period of change, transforming from a traditional benevolent charity to a leader in the blue light sector. With offices in Woking, Surrey, we work throughout the UK to deliver groundbreaking research, innovation and evidence-based action to help the police community cope with the impact of policing. 

The Role: As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our national charity, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to support the achievement of the Charity's mission, aims, and objectives. You will oversee strategic and business planning, enhance our operational frameworks, and drive efficient and effective operational delivery. With an organisational staff team of 30 and a budget of £3m, you will be a trusted and indispensable member of the strategic leadership team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organisation's mission, goals, and objectives 
• Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, financial management, KPI tracking, and staff management 
• Foster a values-based culture that is equitable, inclusive, and collaborative 
• Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements 
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately to protect the organisation's interests 
• Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development 
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with trustees, beneficiaries, donors, partners, and volunteers 
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and operations, making recommendations for improvements 
• Provide an effective framework for good governance and risk management 

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer who embodies our core values of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector 
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams 
• Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership 
• Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities 
• In-depth knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements 
• Experience working with individuals in mental health and/or uniformed services at a senior level is desirable 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements 

What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities. 

How to Apply: If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able. 

Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. 

Closing date: 24-09-2024

REF-216 446

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker (known internally as Independent Victim Advocate) to join the West Midlands team, working 37.5 hours a week, based in our Coventry office. Victim Support offer a hybrid working policy, where you will be able to work some of your working days from home, if preferable.

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
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity 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 at our Coventry office with the option of hybrid working from home. Travel across the area is required, travelling time is within working hours & expenses are reimbursed. The hours for this role are Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8am to 4pm, Wednesday 12noon to 8pm & Saturday 9am to 5pm.

As a Caseworker you will:

• Effectively managing a caseload, delivering excellent services via telephone, video call and in person to support service users
• Assessing need and risk at initial contact and on an on-going basis
• Developing, delivering, and monitoring safety and support plans for those affected by crime, who accept ongoing support. Support will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users
• Helping service users build healthy coping mechanisms and providing practical support and information
• Identifying and providing action to safeguarding concerns
• Working collaboratively with key partners
• Using a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contributing to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
• Delivering awareness raising sessions on the impact of crime to partner agencies and community groups and participating in community events.

You will need:

• An understanding of the impact of crime
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
• The ability to balance competing needs and priorities
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

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 strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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 look 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.