JRS UK is seeking a Detention Outreach Manager. This full-time senior post, will lead JRS UK’s accompaniment, service and advocacy on behalf of those who are detained in the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (Harmondsworth and Colnbrook), and line manage the Detention Outreach Officer.

Detention outreach is a core strategic priority for JRS UK and is a common theme of work for JRS country offices across Europe.

This busy and varied role combines face-to-face pastoral accompaniment of people in detention with management of a volunteer visitor network, liaison with chaplaincy services and IRC management, informal casework, referral to specialist agencies, and collaborative working with other NGOs on advocacy.

This role would suit someone with highly developed listening skills, personal resilience and emotional maturity to respond to the emotional and spiritual needs of detainees, accompany them and support staff and volunteers to do the same. They will need outstanding interpersonal skills to navigate complex relationships with stakeholders, including managers within the detention facility, Home Office staff, other NGOs and JRS staff across Europe, as well as managing the varied network of volunteers they manage (many of whom are drawn from religious orders).

The Detention Outreach Manager needs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the immigration and asylum policy context, particularly as relates to immigration detention and the specialist work of other NGOs, and must be able to apply that to situations affecting individuals in practice.

Outreach Worker / Homeless Support Worker
Bristol
£25,295 - £28,785 pa
Permanent / 37.5 hours per week

Do you want to work in a role where you can support people to rebuild their lives?
 
About the role
Our client believe that people can and do  recover from the issues that create homelessness and they are working across Bristol delivering shifts on the streets, drop-ins at local Day Centre’s, and working with accommodation providers and the local authority, to reduce rough sleeping to as close to zero as possible.
 
When working as an Outreach Worker you are involved in making contact with people sleeping rough, assessing their needs and delivering personalised case management; to support individuals to make the move away from the streets. Outreach Workers also work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies.
 
What our client are looking for
Our client are looking for highly motivated people who share their ambition and have some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others is essential in this role. 
 
This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills they want to hear from you.
 
Above all they are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.
 
Flexibility is required as you will be working outreach shifts at unsocial hours in accordance with the rota that may include, early, late and night shifts.
 
What our client offer
Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
Our client’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation. As a result last year 35% of their vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 they achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say our client is a great place to work.
 
A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how they work. They are proud of their commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Their Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.
 
Pay and Other Benefits
Our client is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. They run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff. Our client contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%. For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 
 
What they do
Their vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, clients are at the heart of what they do, and in 2019 they supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Their staff are crucial to making this happen.
 
Closing date: 10am on 15 June 2020
Interview and assessments on: 25-26 June 2020 (to be held remotely via video conference call)
 
It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
 
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on our clients current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Fixed term contract: 1 x fixed term contract until April 2021 with the possibility of an extension if further funding is secured.
 

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping? 

About the role and what we’re looking for

Working as an Outreach Worker you are involved in making contact and rapid intervention with people sleeping rough, assessing their needs and delivering personalised case management; to support individuals to make the move away from the streets. Outreach Workers also work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies.

We are looking for highly motivated people who share our ambition and have some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others is essential in this role. 

This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 23 July 2020

Interview and assessments on: 6 August 2020

DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Use your personal experience and knowledge of people in difficulties to reach out to people who need support and encouragement and tell them about our volunteer mentoring services

Bridging the Gap Islington is a small charity. We recruit, train and support volunteer mentors who work with people who are at risk of offending, homelessness  or have drug or alcohol problems.  Our volunteer mentors are supported by experienced supervisors.  You can find out more on our website.

You will be developing relationships with agencies who work with people at risk of offending, homelessness or addiction.  You will develop appropriate publicity materials (printed and online) for use in various settings. You will visit these services (by video or in person) to meet with staff and publicise our service through meetings with residents and service users. During coronavirus restrictions, all meetings will be by video.

You will meet with people who are interested in our service either in person or online.  You will explain our service to them and help them to fill in application forms.  You will also liaise with staff to gain additional information  so that we can offer people the most appropriate mentoring service.  You will also help with the administration of the service.

You will need to have experience of helping people who are at risk of offending, homelessness or addiction problems either as a volunteer or as a paid worker.  We are looking for someone who is able to talk and meet easily with people who are in difficulties, setting them at ease.  You will also need some knowledge of services for offenders, homeless people and people who are at risk.

Lived experience of criminal justice, homelessness or addiction may be an advantage if you can show that past problems have been overcome and you have some evidence of work or other regular activity.

You will be able to do much of this work at home but occasional visits to Islington or other places in North London will be needed, so you need to live or work within travelling distance of Islington

You will have a crucial role in the development of our service. Due to the limits of our budget, we can only offer 7 or 8 hours of work a week at the moment.  As we contact more service users, we will hope to expand our service and we will also hope to offer you more work and better conditions.

Please reply online.  We will send you more details about the work.  After you receive the job description you will need to send us your C.V. and a covering letter.  We will shortlist and interview after the closing date.

At Depaul UK we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Worker to come and join our team in the North Tyneside. You will join us on a full time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £20,859 per annum + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that: prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within.

In return as our Outreach Worker, you'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

The Outreach Worker role:

We are looking for a committed Outreach Worker to support our work with Outreach support for young people at risk based in North Tyneside.

Depaul helps people around the UK who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged, with a special focus on young people. We are a homelessness charity with the largest network of emergency accommodation for young people in the UK, making a difference to the lives of thousands of young people each year. We are unique, innovative and very passionate about what we do, working in the very heart of local communities.

You will have a vital role to play in helping us achieve our mission of offering homeless and disadvantaged people the opportunity to fulfil their potential and move towards an independent and positive future.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

- Access to a total rewards package including a health plan and generous pension contributions

What will ideally support your success in the Outreach Worker role?

- Experience of working with the client group and an understanding of their needs, poor mental health and substance use

- A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

- An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way

- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries

Closing Date:  Friday 17th July at 12:00

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Outreach Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies.

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week

Initially remote working then located at partner premises across Hammersmith & Ful

Fixed Term to 30/6/2023

This is your opportunity to join a pioneering advice project working with selected charity and community partner organisations across Hammersmith & Fulham. The overriding aim of the project is to support and assist local residents who are affected by poverty.  We require a dynamic individual who can deliver outreach generalist advice to vulnerable clients with multiple issues. Advising remotely to start, the role will move to face-to-face delivery at partner sites as soon as feasible.

This newly funded role will require considerable self-motivation and resilience to create strong relationships with our partners who work with marginalised groups including those suffering from homelessness, addiction and poor mental health. You will need to be confident in giving high quality generalist advice in an independent setting, but with the full support of your line manager and the Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham supervision team.

Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2020 10.00am
Interview Dates: Friday 7th August 2020 (fixed date)

There is an exciting opportunity for the role of Community Outreach Worker working within the Three Rivers Community Support Service.

Job Title: Community Outreach Worker
Salary Grade: £22,500 - £23,000 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW) [pro rata]
Responsible to: Outreach & Domestic Abuse Team Leader
No. of Hours: 28.5 hours per week (4 days)
Duration: FTC until March 2021 (potential for extension)
Main Base/s:

1. Due to social distancing as a consequence of the Covid-19 Pandemic, this post will require administrative work from home until Government guidance enables us to return to offices.
2. We are providing limited, socially distanced support to clients in the community as a consequence of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
3. Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth. There may be some travel outside of the Three Rivers area in relation to clients resident in Three Rivers.

Purpose of Post

• To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services in the Three Rivers District.
• To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles. The Recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity.

Service Objectives

The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Community Support Service are:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health in Three Rivers
• To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health in Three Rivers, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services by clients whose primary need is related to mental ill health.
• To reduce the use of crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
• To contribute to an improvement in the proportion of people with mental ill health in Three Rivers, or tenants of Watford Community Housing Trust, who are accessing support.
• To provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/ or those that may have complex or multiple needs.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 17th July 2020 by 10am.
Interviews shall take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2020 using Microsoft Teams.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the job description and find further details on how to apply. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is absolutely essential for this role.

No agencies please.
 

Fixed term contract: 1 x fixed term contract until April 2021 with the possibility of an extension if further funding is secured.

Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives?

About the role

In this role you will support the Service Manager and oversee the day to day delivery and progress of the work of the Brighton Street Outreach team, supervise the case management of a team of Outreach Workers and other staff; and build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Local Authority, other homeless services and housing providers across the city.

This is an exciting time to work with people rough sleeping as the team is modelling new ways of working to move people off the streets quickly.

Flexibility is essential as you will be expected to work outside of your normal working hours when required, covering shifts that include early mornings, nights and weekends.

What we’re looking for

This exciting role will suit someone with:

• Experience of communicating, liaising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.

• The ability to manage complex behaviours and motivate staff and clients to achieve outcomes with a creative and person centred approach.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.

• Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

Closing date: 10am on 27 July 2020

Interview and assessments on: 10 – 11 August 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Fixed term contract until February 2021

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping, and supporting people to rebuild their lives?

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the well-established, dynamic Reading outreach team in the Pathway Navigator role.

In the role of Pathway Navigator you will work alongside the Reading outreach team working with an agreed cohort of people sleeping rough in these areas, supporting individuals to make the move away from the streets. You will also have the opportunity to provide tenancy sustainment support, ensuring people who have previously experienced rough sleeping in these areas maintain tenancies to avoid a return to homelessness. You will be managing a Complex Case worker to support the transition from the streets or from supported accommodation into an independent tenancy for clients

You will be required to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Local Authorities, DWP, other homeless services and housing providers. Working in the team office and in the community, you will provide a client centred approach, offering support and advice to access health care for physical and/or mental health conditions, work and training opportunities and the relevant support for other support needs. The role will require you to provide imaginative routes off the streets, and work in collaboration to achieve positive results.

Core hours are 9 - 5, Monday - Friday, however, flexibility is required as the post-holder will be expected to work some bank holidays.

What we’re looking for

This role will suit someone with experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex/multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. A knowledge of housing legislation and welfare benefits; and the ability to manage your own workload while working independently in a fast faced environment is also essential.

If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you. Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 29 June 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Beacon is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults.  This role is subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check with Beacon Counselling

A new opportunity to work for Beacon Counselling

Employment status Salaried employee

Pay £25,000 (based on 37.5 hours full time)

Pension Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Hours 37.5 per week

Holiday entitlement 23 days (includes 3 days Christmas closure) rising to 25 over 5 years plus 8 days public holiday pro rata,

Contract Permanent (subject to references, satisfactory DBS check, and probationary period)

Beacon Counselling is a registered charity that exists to improve mental health and well-being for all.

As part of our continued development as a charity we are recruiting to replace our outgoing Complex Case Worker.  This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced counsellor who is driven by values and wants to see the best outcomes for Beacon’s clients.

Working closely with the Adults Services manager, you will join a partnership focused on supporting the most vulnerable clients in the community. The WIN for mental health project is delivered in partnership with Pure Innovations to offer counselling and complex case work to clients with a history of complex trauma and reporting as at a higher risk of suicide.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to succeed through working well with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about delivering the best services.

We are particularly keen to attract a wide diversity of applicants want to encourage people from all minority backgrounds and groups to apply.  If you are unsure about applying then please contact us directly and we will answer your questions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector, and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment.

If you would like to apply then please contact Beaocn and request an application form

Application deadline: 10:00 on Tuesday 28th July

Interview day: Tuesday 4th August

In the current period, we will only accept applications submitted electronically via email.  We plan to interview in person at our COVID-secure premises, but if circumstances change they will be conducted via video link, so you will need to be available and able to take part in this.

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 31st March 2021.

Wolverhampton Hospital

Ref: CWM-202

Are you a driven, proactive and compassionate individual looking to make a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable young people? Have you had personal experience of the Criminal Justice System or experience of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups?

If so, join St Giles Trust as a Caseworker and work on a new project that will provide tailored support to victims of violence under 25.

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

You will focus on assessing referred clients and producing support and risk management plans based on these assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process. You will also deliver a holistic and practical support service, working individually or with colleagues, including offering social and housing support, accompanying to appointments or appearing in court and debt advice.

Closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying referral routes for on-going support should serious problems develop in the future, is an important aspect of the role, as is forming strong relationships with external agencies. 

What we are looking for:

• To have worked on an offender-led support project, personal experience of the criminal justice system, served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence near Wolverhampton 

• To be willing to provide a DBS check and other disclosure as required

• Track record of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups.

• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs

• Strong communication and IT skills, particularly MS Office

• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project

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

Closing date: 16th July 2020. Interviews: 24th July 2020 (due to social distancing measures, interviews will be held via video).

Fixed Term Contract 

HMP Berwyn, Wrexham 

Ref code: RCB-202

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. 

Wales Probation Services and the MOJ are increasing the numbers of prison based resettlement staff, as part of their commitment to better housing and resettlement outcomes for prisoners, a cause St Giles Trust wholeheartedly supports. If you want to be part of this positive change then this role is for you.

This role is an integral part of a Cabinet Office-funded project that will be providing a Through the Gates service that aims to reduce reoffending. It will see our successful candidates working within the delivery team alongside Peer Advisors to provide a comprehensive resettlement planning service to prisoners within a custodial setting.

About this vital role

As a Caseworker, you will review resettlement plans at agreed stages of a prisoner’s sentence and provide information and assistance based on identified needs or make referrals to the appropriate services. They will also lead on the delivery and coordination of resettlement plan interventions for service users in co-operation with prison staff, Peer Advisors, and Case Managers. 

You will provide a comprehensive and holistic assessment, advice, referral and support service to men in custody, exploring innovative and effective methods of casework, plus offer casework support and supervision and regular coaching and resettlement courses to the Peer Advisors. 

To succeed, you must have:

• An understanding of the issues facing individuals with complex needs, whilst in prison and on release

• A sound awareness of the support options for this client group in areas such as family and relationships, health, victims of DV, education, training and employment, plus finance, benefit and debt

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• First-class communication skills, particularly listening skills

• Calm, flexible and adaptable, you must have strong time management, organisational and IT skills

• Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles Trust as an organisation

Any appointment is subject to security clearance from the Prison Service.

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

For further information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 11pm, 26th July 2020. Interviews: 11th August 2020 (interviews will be held via video)

£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)

35 hrs p/w contract (with some evening and weekend work) – FTC until 31st March 2021

Woolwich Centre with regular travel in and around Greenwich

Ref: SOG-201

Are you a driven and compassionate individual with excellent people skills? Do you have the skills and commitment to undertake a role that is diverse and fast-paced? Then join St Giles as an SOS 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. 

This exciting opportunity is based within SOS, our trailblazing ex-offender-led project that works across the country in areas affected by London gangs. Here, our staff work with both victims and perpetrators of serious youth violence and other gang-related offences and help them to be safe, to move away from offending, and make positive choices.

About this role

We are currently recruiting for a Caseworker to join the SOS Team. Our successful candidate will provide vital support service to young people 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. This will see you use your experience to assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, and produce support plans and risk management plans based on assessments.

You will also promote inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and develop and maintain relationships with both referral and agencies, ensuring a steady flow of appropriate referrals onto the scheme. Closing cases efficiently and positively, plus assisting with providing monitoring information and the evaluation of the project, are also key components of this role.

 To secure this great opportunity:

• 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

• You will have an understanding of and support for the employment of people with lived experience in support roles, and/or had personal experience of using support services.

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

Closing date: 11pm, 26th July 2020.

Interviews: 20th & 31st July (please note if lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video)

About St Giles and the Children & Families Service
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. 

For many families there are issues that precede a young person’s gang involvement. Personal circumstances typically involve poverty, unsuitable housing, separation, family conflict, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health and imprisonment. Without the right support, families can become trapped in a cycle of homelessness, crime, unemployment and poverty that is passed on from generation to generation.

St Giles Trust solution to this stark reality is our Children & Families Service. The C&F team offer an intensive and holistic approach and our caseworkers help to unlock chaotic families’ potential, and empowering them to raise themselves out of poverty.

About this key role
You will be embedded into the team, with a ‘whole family’ approach in mind to help and support families in order to assess risk, ensuring all family members feel safe, mentoring young people who are involved in or at risk of gang and serious youth violence and offering holistic support to enable the family to achieve their potential and raise aspirations.

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

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the Criminal Justice System, and/or being involved in a gang or knife crime.
• Experience of working with socially excluded children, young people and adults
• Experience of providing advice and guidance and/or mentoring to young people
• Mentoring Level 3 qualification (or be willing to work towards this).
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group, in particular barriers faced by people with lived in experience.

The salary for this role is £22,847- £26,350 pa – to be pro-rated (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual).

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

Closing date: 11pm, 19th July 2020.

Interviews: 23rd July 2020 (Interviews will be held via video)