Starting Point, which is part of The Mustard Tree Foundation, is an exciting Project that provides mentoring and creates opportunities for young people who face disadvantage.

A great opportunity has arisen for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people who are ‘hardest to reach’ and face disadvantage. We are looking for someone with previous experience in working with Young People 15-25 (either professional or voluntary) to join our team on the Staring Point Milton Keynes ‘Aspire Programme’. This role has clear pathways for progression in management as the project continues to grow.

The main purpose of the role is to provide mentoring and supporting volunteer mentors in accordance with the project’s values and objectives and within The Mustard Tree’s ethos and vision. This is a part time position on 22.5hrs per week, which includes some out of office hours and evening work. The key tasks are:

• Directly mentor a caseload of young people one-to-one.
• Assess the support each young person requires and complete relevant paperwork.
• Match young people to volunteer mentors.
• Complete ongoing research tailored to each young person.
• Research and connect with opportunities for the young people we support.
• Support in the delivery of mentoring training.
• Oversee a caseload of volunteer mentors.
• Match volunteer mentors to mentees.
• Provide ongoing information, advice, and guidance to volunteer mentors.
• Lead on the running of quarterly supervision sessions for mentors.
• Record outcomes of young people matched with a volunteer mentor.
• Write up mentee case studies and success stories.
• Regularly update the Starting Point database.
• Ensure evaluations, case studies, and Outcomes Stars are completed
• Support the Project Director with ongoing programme administration.
• Represent the Charity and its ethos.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to communicate the values, vision and ethos of the project and charity. The right candidate will also need experience of public speaking and/or running presentations; have a clear understanding of Safeguarding and be PC literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you are suitable for the role to the HR team. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered for the role.

This role has opportunity to be outworked alongside another role as a part-time youth worker, taking the hours up to fulltime (This role is through our local partners New Life Church).

Interviews will be held on the 12th and 13th of October 2021.

The job of a Save the Children's UK Start Funds Operations Advisor is interesting and fulfilling.

• Do you have experience working on humanitarian or international development programme operations?
• Do you have proven experience of awards management?
• Are you experienced in financial management, risk management and procurement?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

The Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents, ranging from large international to national NGOs. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation.

We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, and needless suffering results. Our work focuses on three areas to change the system:

• Localisation: shifting power to those closest to the front line for more effective response
• New forms of financing: providing fast, early, and predictable funding to improve community resilience and preparedness
• Collective innovation: sharing expertise, insights and perspectives to shape a more effective humanitarian system.

Job Purpose

The Start Funds' Operations Advisor will report to the Head of Start Funds and work closely with colleagues across both SCUK and Start Network. The position sits within Save the Children as Grant Custodian to the Start Network.

For more information on the SCUK and Start Network arrangements please refer to the FAQ document here.

Job Purpose

The Operations Advisor will provide dedicated support to the Start Funds' portfolio, currently comprising of the Global Start Fund, Start Fund Bangladesh and Start Fund Nepal. The role will ensure that Start Funds' awards are efficiently and effectively managed, provide support to the financial management of the Start Fund programmes ensuring compliance with relevant contracts and policies, develop the fund's approach to and management of risk and compliance, and assist with procurement.

This is a maternity cover contract until September 2022.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

 Main Accountabilities

The Start Funds Operations Advisor's key duties will include:

Operational and programme management:

• Maintain and uphold effective award management processes, in close coordination with SCUK as Grant Custodian
• Assist with the coordination and development of funding proposals, including production of budgets
• Ensure that Start Funds' programmes are fully compliant with grants and contracts, and managed in-line with relevant SCUK and Start Network policies and practices
• Work with the Head of Start Funds and relevant managers to keep Start Funds' programmes audit-ready. Stay abreast of relevant donor policies.
• In coordination with SCUK and Start Network (particularly the risk and compliance teams), develop the Start Funds' approach to and management of risk and compliance
• Lead on Start Funds' audits, and spot checks – ensuring that approaches, and practices are clearly defined and delivered
• Play a leading role in the financial management of the Start Fund programmes, liaising closely with budget holders, the Finance Business Partner and the Start Network finance team
• Play a supporting role in management of fraud, critical incidents and safeguarding cases concerning Start Funds, and reported by Start Network members
• Contribute to the mobilisation of resources for the Start Funds by supporting team members with the development of fundraising content and supporting materials
• Provide operational advice to colleagues and support in problem solving issues and challenges as they arise
• Lead on the larger procurement processes, ensuring that relevant policies are upheld. Support with contract management.

 Teamwork:

•  Support the development of a strong team identity and culture, developing effective ways of working with colleagues in other teams (Start Programmes, SCUK and Start Network)
• Support team coordination and engagement, ensuring that meetings and events are inclusive and widely accessible, and information is effectively managed and communicated
• Contribute to the development of annual business plan and work-plans, and associated annual and quarterly reporting to stakeholders with SCUK and Start Network
• Assist with Start Fund weekend duty rota (on duty approximately once every two months), to ensure that the global Start Fund is able to function 365 days per year
• Identify and explore capacity development opportunities for the Start Funds' team, that will strengthen programme quality and performance

Network development:

• Critically appraise the Start Funds' operations, identifying opportunities to strengthen or improve ways of working to the benefit of a growing, and diversifying Start Fund membership
• Support the development and implementation of Start Funds' service offer to Start Network hubs and members
• Contribute to the automation work-stream, ensuring that the project is effectively coordinated with SCUK (including coordination with procurement and legal teams for relevant service contracts)
• Act as a data protection focal-point for the Start Funds, ensuring that the programmes have excellent ways of working to ensure GDPR compliance

Person Profile

Experience

• Experience in international development/humanitarian programme operations
• Familiarity with approaches to risk management
• Experience in financial management and budgets.
• Experienced in procurement and the management of contracts
• Proven experience in award management
• Experience in partnership development or networks

Abilities

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex problems
• Able to operate effectively and flexibly within an evolving portfolio of work
• Skilled at managing and building effective partnerships
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with colleagues in a dispersed, creative and multicultural professional environment.
• An ability to mobilise people in a highly decentralised environment towards a desired outcome.
• Outstanding organisation skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high attention to detail in pressurised environments.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a ‘can do' attitude.

Aptitude 

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A commitment to Save the Children UK's aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

** We are able to consider part-time, hybrid and flexible working**

An exciting opportunity to directly shape and influence the future of family services at one of the largest Home-Starts in the UK. We are recruiting for a dynamic and innovative Head of Family Services.

Home-Start Barnet, Brent, Enfield & Harrow (BBEH) is committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children to ensure that they have the best start in life. Our team of volunteers support families experiencing difficulties by visiting them regularly in their own homes and offering them friendship, emotional and practical help.

This is an exciting time for the charity as we implement a new and ambitious strategic plan for 2021-24. As a key member of the senior management team, the Head of Family Services will play a pivotal role in the execution of this plan. They will support the CEO to embed the new organisational structure, and ensure that their team is empowered to support more children and families across a wider geographical reach.

The HFS will implement systems and procedures designed to promote positive outcomes for the children and families we support. To do this, the HFS will manage a growing team of staff ensuring that the charity's services are delivered efficiently and effectively whilst operating in accordance with Home-Start’s core values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Management and Reporting
• Safeguarding and Compliance
• Business Development and Partnerships

Network Engagement Officer - Maternity Cover
Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 (FTE)
Hours: 28 - 36h per week available, as is flexible hours
Contract: Maternity cover (9 months, with the potential for up to 12)
Location: Home based - with the ability to travel to our Leicester office 1-2 times per month

About Home-Start UK:

Home-Start provides a lifeline of support to over 26,000 families each year through our network of local Home-Starts and volunteers across the UK. At Home-Start UK our rapidly expanding team are our most important resource as we help a network of over 180 local Home-Starts to deliver real and lasting impact.

About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hands-on individual. You will work proactively across the Network Impact team as well as have a can-do attitude who is willing to pitch in as required. This role will be the central point of contact for local Home-Starts and external enquiries.

You will have a friendly and polite persona, be administratively adept, and have good attention to detail. You will contribute to @Home (intranet) by co coordinating, posting events/webinars, maintaining bookings and ensuring local Home-Start details are accurate. You will also provide the coordination of administrative systems of training materials and publications.

If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Thursday 30th September 2021.
Interviews: Thursday 7th October 2021 via zoom
Please note:
We are looking for a start date of approx. mid – October 
We will close the recruitment process early if we receive sufficient high quality applications

To Apply and for More Information:

Please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete your application for this position.

Home-Start is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.  We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.  Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process. This is a UK wide role and applicants are eligible to apply from across the UK.  We are also happy to discuss flexible working needs.

Should you have any difficulty completing an application e.g. due to a visual impairment, please contact us so we can find a solution that will enable you to apply to us.

As part of any recruitment process, Home-Start UK collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants.  You are under no statutory or contractual obligation to provide data to Home-Start UK during the recruitment process.  However, if you do not provide the information, we may not be able to process your application properly or at all.  For further information please refer to the Home-Start UK Job Applicant Privacy Notice

Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. 5382181.
Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SC039172.

No agencies please.

This new and exciting case work post representing START in an interagency project supporting refugees. You will have excellent one to one casework skills and be experienced in providing tailored support, using a “strength-based approach” to people from diverse cultural backgrounds. You will work independently and collaboratively, taking responsibility for managing your own workload. The role demands excellent communication skills, and the ability to carry out a variety of administrative tasks alongside casework. You will understand the importance of gathering and recording accurate data and being able to evidence contract compliance.  This will require good IT skills including competence in managing and updating databases. 

Working as a full member of the team you will promote the principles and values of the organisation, sharing responsibility for the overall work of the organisation and the welfare of its members and sharing expertise and disseminating good inter-professional practice. You will have knowledge and understanding of local, national, and global policies and frameworks around refugees.

Plymouth Refugee Opportunities - Refugee Transition Outcomes Fund:

Plymouth has been awarded funding from the Home Office under the Refugee Transition Outcomes Fund (RTOF). Plymouth Refugee Opportunities (PRO) is an innovative partnership created to develop and deliver exceptional and effective support for Refugees in Plymouth through the Home Office Funded RTOF Programme. This Partnership is entirely focused on facilitating effective integration through positive and sustainable housing, employment, and social integration outcomes. As an outcome-based partnership, we promote flexibility in delivery and have the ability to change how the service is being delivered during the project to best meet the needs of the cohort. A key ambition for the service will be to identify the barriers to achieving outcomes for refugees and then design and implement service innovations across the partnership to address them.

£22,847 - £26,350 p/a (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Full time – 35 hrs p/w – Fixed Term Contract ending 31 March 2022

Based at St Giles Trust offices in Ladbroke Grove, Camberwell and Holloway Road, London.

Ref: SOE-212

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

About us

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

About this role

As a Caseworker you will be providing a support service to people aged 16 - 25 who are at risk of involvement in serious youth violence or gang related activity, including their families who have a connection to the Borough’s service provision

You will promote inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process and develop and maintain relationships with both referral agencies and stakeholders including police, Youth Offender Institutions and local authorities, ensuring a steady flow of appropriate referrals onto the scheme.  

To secure this great opportunity:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families
• You must have a proven track record of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups, plus providing support, advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs
• Possess strong IT skills, including proven experience of using MS Office in a similar work environment
• Have experience in negotiating with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of a project
• You will be an excellent communicator with impressive interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Be aware of the safeguarding issues affecting vulnerable young people.

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

Please note vetting is required for this role.

Closing date: 11pm, 30th September 2021. Interviews: Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October 2021.

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

£22,847 to £29,852 pa (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Fixed Term Contract ending 31st March 2022

This role will be working with children across London and South East England. Some travel may be required across the geographical area; predominantly working from home, with access to offices in London.
 

Ref Code: GFM-211

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

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Gangs & Exploitation Facilitator & Mentor to join our SOS+ team and deliver a service that will address these important social issues across London, the South-East and further afield through the delivery of group sessions and one-to-one support.

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. 

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units, Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.

About this vital role

One of your main challenges will be to provide one-to-one mentoring support for young people at-risk of exploitation and criminality aged 8-18 who have been identified needing specialised support from a skilled mentor with lived experience of the issues these young people are facing. In addition, you will be tasked with delivering preventative training sessions to groups of young people in a range of educational settings.

Maintaining the high standards of the project will be important too, as will compiling reports when required. This is a great opportunity to contribute towards the overarching aim of reducing risk, harm and exclusions. it will involve working closely with children and young people in schools, PRUs and alternative education providers to develop relationships based on trust while prioritising safeguarding.

What we are looking for:

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

• A confident mentor with experience of partnership working who can coordinate a project without a team around them
• Someone who is confident and comfortable delivering sessions to groups of children and young people
• A relevant qualification, or willingness to work towards one, plus knowledge of safeguarding practices and policies
• Strong IT skills, confident with virtual communication platforms like MS Teams and Zoom, and has the ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of work
• A willingness to travel across London and the South-East as required

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

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

Closing date: 11pm, 10th October 2021. Interviews: Tuesday 19th October 2021 (please note shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video call).

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

£22,526 - £30,476 p/a - please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

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

Canterbury and Kent (flexibility to travel is a requirement of this role as there is extensive travel involved)

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

Ref: SFK-212

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

About St Giles 

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

About this exciting opportunity 

Drawing on your own personal experience, you will work with learners with behaviour and learning difficulties in an alternative education provision in Canterbury, Kent. You will also work across Kent and further afield to deliver training sessions for groups of children and young people on the risks associated with all aspects of gang involvement, exploitation and violence. You will offer intensive one-to-one mentoring to young people who have been identified by their education setting as needing targeted support. 

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

What we are looking for:

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

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

For further information, or to apply, please go to our website.

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

Closing date: 11pm, 3rd October 2021. Interviews: Week commencing 11th October 2021. 

please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) – FTC until 20th June 2022

Camberwell with regular travel

Ref code: CYP-214

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

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

About St Giles

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

About this exciting opportunity

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

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

What we are looking for:

• Substantial experience of effectively assisting young people and/or those with involvement in the criminal justice system and/or ex-offenders to progress into education, training and employment
• NVQ 4 or 3 (minimum) in information Advice and Guidance equivalent, or 2-years equivalent experience.
• Excellent awareness of the needs and concerns of disadvantaged young people, including those experiencing homelessness, family breakdown; substance misuse, or affected by gangs
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients and achieving set targets
• Proven ability to design and set up a range of interventions that support clients to make progress
• An outstanding communicator, both verbal and written, plus strong IT skills

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

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

Closing date: 11pm, 30th September 2021. Interviews may take place throughout the recruitment period. Please apply early as we may close the role before the date advertised.

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

25,200-29,400 p/a (Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale. A higher salary will only be considered for exceptional candidates with strong evidence of relevant experience.)

Full time – Fixed term contract until 31 March 2022
London- Whittington Hospital
Ref code: SSH-211

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

About St Giles 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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date: 11pm, 26th September 2021. Interviews: 5th October 2021. 

Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale. A higher salary will only be considered for exceptional candidates with strong evidence of relevant experience.

17.5 hrs p/w – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

HMP Lowdham Grange 

Ref: TAH-212

Are you a collaborative and proactive individual with extensive experience of delivering training to vulnerable adults and the ability to work with people who have multiple and complex needs? 

If so, St Giles is looking for a Trainer Assessor to join our team and deliver an inspiring training programme leading to the achievement of NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

About St Giles 

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

St Giles’s peer-led services form the backbone of our work; we firmly believe that Peer Advisors bring something special to our services, increasing engagement, having more time to spend with clients and becoming role models to their peers. Our successful candidate will be a part of a Peer Hub team that provides a high-level service to individuals with lived experience whilst working towards their NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

About this pivotal role

As part of a larger Trainer Assessor team, which is at the heart of the Peer Advisor Network, you will plan and deliver an effective training programme, which will involve liaising with St Giles Trust staff and external partner organisations to identify and engage learners with the relevant skills, motivation and aptitude, plus interviewing applicants, completing assessment paperwork and assessing learning and other needs.

You will also work with learners to produce realistic individual learning plans and provide a comprehensive induction, and maintain and develop the range of work placement opportunities, matching learners to placements and ensuring positive and supportive relationships with placements hosts. 

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working to targets and recording information and statistics to enable effective monitoring of performance against targets 

• Knowledge of the issues faced by project participants in accessing and sustaining training or employment

• A proven capability to apply a creative approach to planning programmes and activities

• Ability to effectively assess evidence and identify assessment criteria using a range of assessment methods

• Excellent time management, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written

• A professional, flexible and collaborative approach to your work

We offer a generous benefits and rewards package which includes a competitive salary, leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions eye care scheme, season ticket loan and much more.

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

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

Closing date: 11pm, 3 October 2021. 

(Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale. A higher salary will only be considered for exceptional candidates with strong evidence of relevant experience.)

Full time – Fixed term contract until 31 March 2022

Kent with occasional travel to London and other regions

Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with services and clients within the criminal justice sector? Are you an effective and influential leader looking for an exciting new career opportunity?  If so, St Giles is looking for a dynamic Team Leader to oversee three vital projects within Kent.

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 Team Leader, you will successfully recruit, induct and train new staff members to ensure all staff are prepared and able to succeed in their role, plus motivate and support the team to achieve positive outcomes for service users whilst being responsible for day-to-day line management duties such as regular one-to-ones, appraisals, sickness, absence and continuous professional development.

You will also oversee the quality monitoring of the dispersed staff teams to ensure the most effective service is delivered to our service users and work closely with commissioners and stakeholders to build positive working relationships to ensure the success of the contracts and will support cluster and community services managers with collation and of monthly and quarterly statistical information.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working with socially excluded young people and adults.
• Some supervisory experience, but will be supported by their Manager as a step on the career path to a Management role
• Understanding of child safeguarding and trauma informed approach
• Experience of project management including co-ordinating activity and liaison with a range of stakeholders to achieve an agreed set of aims and objectives
• Experience of using support plans to enable young people to successfully access accommodation and support services
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group, in particular barriers faced by people with lived in experience.

Closing date: 11pm, 26th September 2021. Interviews: 1st October 2021.

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

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

Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract until 30 April 2022

Belfast with extensive travel around Northern Ireland

Ref: TAN-211

Are you a collaborative and proactive individual with extensive experience of delivering training to vulnerable adults?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Trainer Assessor to join their team to deliver an inspiring training programme leading to the achievement of NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

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. 

We firmly believe that Peer Advisors bring something special to our services, increasing engagement, having more time to spend with clients and becoming role models to their peers. The Trust makes a strong commitment to our Peer Advisors so that they too are supported on their own journey, and our Peer Advisors have an excellent record in progressing into work. Our successful candidate will provide a high level service to individuals with lived experience whilst working towards their NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

About this pivotal role

As part of a larger Trainer Assessor team, which is at the heart of the Peer Advisor Network, you will be responsible for supporting our Peer Advisors throughout their training and as their journey progresses on to securing employment. In addition you will work as part of a wider Hub Team that provide work placement co-ordination and employment support. You will also be required to work closely with other organisations who host work placement to build and maintain excellent working relationships.

What we are looking for:

• Substantial experience of delivering training to vulnerable adults and ability to work with people who have multiple and complex needs.
• Experience of working to targets and recording information and statistics to enable effective monitoring of performance against targets.
• Ability to effectively assess evidence and identify assessment criteria using a range of assessment methods.
• Thorough understanding of the importance of quality assurance as it relates to training to vulnerable adults and familiarity with OFSTED requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals, and to resolve conflicts of interest professionally.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A professional, flexible and collaborative approach to your work

We offer a generous benefits and rewards package which includes a competitive salary, leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions eye care scheme, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 3rd October 2021. Interviews: 7th October 2021.

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

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

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.

Salary - £22,526 - £30,476 p/a Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

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

Based in Basingstoke, Hampshire (with regular travel)

Ref Code: SFW-212

Are you a confident and resilient individual with lived experience of the issues facing vulnerable young people (i.e. involvement in gangs or knife crime) and a proven ability to engage successfully with individuals despite their challenging behaviour? If so, St Giles is looking for a Senior Gangs Mentor & Facilitator to join their SOS+ team and deliver a service that will address these important which continue to affect communities across the county of Hampshire.

About St Giles 

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

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units, Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.

About this vital role

We’ll rely on you to provide one-to-one mentoring support for young people at-risk of exploitation and criminality aged 8-18 who have been identified needing additional support. In addition, as first point of contact, you’ll liaise with relevant funders, attend partnership meetings and ensuring the successful delivery of positive outcomes. 

Maintaining the high standards of the project by supporting regional staff and volunteers will be important too, as will providing coaching, advice and guidance and compiling reports when required. And, when it comes to working closely with the Willow Team (Working with Exploited Children) or travelling across the county to get the job done, again, we’ll count on you. 

What we are looking for:

• To have lived, personal experience of the Criminal Justice System, and/or being involved in a gang or knife crime
• A confident mentor with experience of partnership working who can coordinate a project without a team around them
• Someone who is comfortable working alongside a variety of professionals in a Children’s Services team
• A relevant qualification, or willingness to work towards one, plus knowledge of safeguarding practices and policies
• Strong IT skills and the ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of work
• A full current driving licence and willingness to travel across Hampshire as required.

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

Closing date: 11pm, 27th September. Interviews may take place throughout the recruitment period. Please apply early as we may close the role before the date advertised.

(please note if the lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video).

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

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.

The Fundraising Manager will be a key member of the Mass Fundraising team, the team is responsible for Community Fundraising, Challenge & Events and Individual Giving activity. Our focus is on delivering and developing fundraising opportunities and experiences that will not only maximising support for Dreams Come True, but turn one off fundraisers, into lifetime supporters. 

The role is a hybrid role, working from home mainly, with expectations to work from our Liphook office in Hampshire, there will also be the requirement to attend fundraising activities on a weekend or in the evenings. 

The purpose of the role is to secure income for, and increase awareness of, Dreams Come true across the UK, by building, developing, and maintaining new and existing relationships in the community, using our portfolio of fundraising products to support.

 You will join a small, friendly and committed team, dedicated to building lasting relationships with supporters and raising much needed income to ensure we can deliver more dreams, to those who need it most.

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Head of Mass Fundraising and play a significant role in contributing to the fundraising team. You will be responsible for Community Fundraising, Challenge & Events and Individual Giving activity, focusing on a national effort and working very closely with the Head of Mass Fundraising to drive the continued growth of the charity’s community fundraising department.

The role also works closely with Bespoke fundraising team, which is responsible for Corporate, Major Donor, Trusts and Foundations (T&F) and Legacies and will provide support and guidance to the Fundraising and Marketing Officers.

The role is offered on a Full-Time basis, but does have flexibility for the right candidate. 

The role is a hybrid role, working from home mainly, with expectations to work from our liphook office on a regular basis, there will also be the requirement to attend fundraising activities on a weekend or in the evenings. 

To apply sumbit a CV and application form by Thursday 30th September. 

Please note we will consider applications on an ongoing basis, and will appoint earlier than the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.