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London, Greater London (On-site)
£34,308 - £36,194 per year
Part-time
Contract
Job description
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
This is a specialist youth work role with two complementary areas of practice focus: (a) gender-responsive work with girls and gender-diverse young people experiencing or at risk of violence, harmful practices, exploitation, and coercive control; and (b) inclusive practice with neurodivergent young people whose support needs are routinely missed by mainstream youth provision.
VAWG specialism is the primary area of expertise for this role; SEN-aware practice is a complementary area of focus, supported by mentorship and consultation from Angel Shed Theatre and external SEN expertise where deeper input is needed. The role is designed to ensure that the cohorts most often underserved by violence-reduction provision — particularly neurodivergent girls — are reached and supported well.
The post holder will work within MGWT's trauma-informed practice framework, in close collaboration with the Dahlia Project on harmful practices, and within Andover's operational vision.
KEY AREAS AND OUTCOMES
Specialist practice — VAWG and gender-responsive work
• Lead on the design and delivery of a weekly girls and gender-diverse group at Andover, with structured progression and trauma-informed group work practice
• Provide 1:1 keywork to young people experiencing or at risk of gender-based violence, harmful practices (FGM, forced marriage, breast ironing), online and image-based abuse, and coercive control
• Hold a clear understanding of safeguarding pathways for harmful practices and serious youth-on-youth violence, working closely with MGWT's Safeguarding Lead and the Dahlia Project
• Support the wider Andover team to develop gender-responsive practice across all sessions
• Contribute to safety planning for individual young people in collaboration with the Safeguarding Lead
Specialist practice — SEN-aware and neurodivergent-inclusive work
• Co-design and deliver a sensory-aware parallel offer for neurodivergent young people, in partnership with Angel Shed Theatre
• Provide adapted 1:1 support to neurodivergent young people, including those with and without formal diagnosis
• Build and sustain referral relationships with SEN services, schools' SENCos, and partner organisations including the LYTP SEND project
• Support the wider Andover team to develop SEN-aware and trauma-informed practice across all sessions
Outreach, engagement, and youth voice
• Build and sustain trusting relationships with young people from the cohorts the role is designed to reach
• Lead on outreach and engagement activity to reach young people not currently accessing the service, particularly girls, gender-diverse young people, and neurodivergent young people
• Support the embedding of youth voice in the design and review of the specialist offer, with paid lived experience contributors where appropriate
Safeguarding and partnerships
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding pathways relevant to VAWG, harmful practices, and SEN-related vulnerability
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with policy
• Work in partnership with the Dahlia Project, Angel Shed Theatre, and external specialist organisations to maintain the quality of practice
• Participate in multi-agency meetings as needed for individual young people
Reporting and learning
• Maintain accurate records of 1:1 keywork, group sessions, and outcomes
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the VRU Stronger Futures programme and other relevant funded streams
• Contribute to learning and reflective practice across the Andover team
This job description is a broad outline of your main responsibilities. Manor Gardens' employees may be required to undertake other work at times in order to provide flexible services. In addition, all employees are required to:
• Support the broader mission and objectives of MGWT and contribute to its overall strategy
• Contribute to the shared operational effectiveness of MGWT through attendance and contribution to organisational team meetings and working groups
• Ensure organisational data collection and reporting processes are completed as required
• Know and adhere to MGWT policies and procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATION
a) Specialist knowledge and experience of working with women, girls, or gender-diverse young people affected by violence, harmful practices, exploitation, or coercive control
b) An understanding of neurodiversity, with willingness to develop SEN-aware practice further through mentorship from Angel Shed Theatre and external training
c) JNC qualification in youth work, social work, or a related qualification (or working towards), or equivalent specialist experience
d) At least two years' experience of working with young people in a youth work, community, or specialist support setting
e) A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and the principles of safe disclosure
f) Knowledge of the safeguarding landscape relating to VAWG, harmful practices, and exploitation, including referral pathways in Islington or comparable boroughs
g) Experience of running group work for young people, including closed groups, with structured progression
h) Experience of 1:1 keywork or casework with young people experiencing complex harm
i) Strong relational and communication skills with young people whose trust is hard-won
j) Ability to work flexibly across after-school and school holiday provision, including evening hours
k) Lived experience of any of the issues this role addresses is welcomed and valued, although not required
l) A mature, thoughtful, and reflective approach to equalities, diversity, and the intersection of gender, race, disability, and class
m) Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
n) Willingness to engage in regular reflective supervision
Application Instructions
Please apply with your CV and cover letter explaining your motivation for the role and your relevant skills and experience.
Organisation
Manor Gardens Welfare Trust
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Because everyone should have good health, resilience and opportunity.
Posted on: 30 April 2026
Closing date: 29 May 2026 at 18:03
Tags: Gender / Gender Based Violence, Learning Disability, Women's Rights, Youth / Children
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Job description
The Centre for Justice Innovation is looking to recruit a creative, pragmatic and committed individual to help the Centre in its work to support the statutory criminal justice agencies (youth justice services, police and youth courts) in improving their practice.
The Senior Practice Specialist will support the delivery and development of our youth justice practice work, specifically to provide support to youth justice services, the judiciary, court staff and the police in the delivery/implementation of youth diversion and youth courts.
Amongst other responsibilities, the Practice Specialist will undertake a range of tasks including (i) designing and delivering training and practice sharing workshops; (ii) developing briefings and toolkits that support the spread of good practice; and (iii) identifying and convening practitioners and others who are interested in specialist and problem-solving approaches at court.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to support and influence frontline practice, motivate others and solve problems. Operational experience within the criminal justice system is essential.
Flexible hours and home working are available. The postholder is required to have a willingness and ability to travel regularly within the UK.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 14th May 2026.
Interviews will be held on 3rd - 4th June 2026 at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP. The role will begin as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Organisation
The Centre for Justice Innovation
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Registered Charity
11 - 20
Registered Charity
11 - 20
At the Centre for Justice Innovation, we seek to build a justice system which everyone believes is fair and effective.
Posted on: 27 April 2026
Closing date: 14 May 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Justice
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Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
£39,313 per year
Full-time
Contract (12 month )
Job description
Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate people?
Tearfund has a vision to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. The Youth & Emerging Generation (YEG) team exists to guide a young generation to play their part in an end of extreme poverty, inspiring them to live meaningfully as global neighbours.
The successful candidate will inspire and mobilise youth and young adults (11-23 years) to make a whole-life response to poverty through Tearfund primarily through giving, advocacy, prayer and lifestyle change. You will be the face of Tearfund focusing on speaking and engaging youth audiences at events, conferences, gatherings and within churches. You will also support the Northern Ireland team in its wider engagement with Tearfund supporters, playing your part in mobilising Christians across NI to respond in prayer and generosity.
Our ideal candidate will be a committed Christian and have experience in:
- Working in a role engaging at least one of the main audiences, youth, students, young adults and youth leaders
- Making presentations or speaking to audiences of young people and young adults - including making clear invitations to respond, especially through giving
- Networking and relationship building among youth and young adult organisations
- Working to, delivering and reporting on targets
- Project Management, with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects, events and activities
If your faith calls you to action, you love working with young people and young adults and you are passionate about seeing people freed from poverty globally, then this is the role for you!
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from Tearfund's Belfast office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Please note: This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract working 35 hours (5 days) per week. The full time salary is £39,313 per annum.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
Organisation
Posted on: 23 April 2026
Closing date: 07 May 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 3251
Tags: Christian, Fundraising, International Development, Engagement / Outreach, Faith-Based, Justice, Partnerships, Youth / Children, Community Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Events / Activities, Regional Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Telford and Wrekin (On-site)
£28,547 per year + generous benefit
Full-time
Contract (Fixed-term contract until 31/03/2028 with an option for an extension)
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Multiple Schools across Telford and Wrekin.
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with children and young people affected by criminal exploitation, gang involvement, county lines, grooming, or serious youth violence? Do you have experience of working within a multi-agency safeguarding environment, collaborating effectively with services such as social care, youth justice, police, education, and community organisations?
If so, St Giles is looking for a Specialist Mentor to form part of a newly established team to support Children and Young People (CYP) under 18 at risk of or experiencing significant harm, including involvement in criminality, the justice system, gang affiliation, exploitation, and grooming in partnership with the Children’s Services Child Abused Through Exploitation (CATE) Team
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will provide 1:1 mentoring sessions within schools, creating safe, confidential, and supportive spaces to 36 young people annually who are affected by criminality, exploitation, gang involvement, or the justice system, improving their safety, wellbeing, and life outcomes. You will be expected to build positive relationships with CYP and their families and work directly with them to promote positive change, build resilience, reduce risks, and prevent continued significant harm, plus work collaboratively with the Children’s Services CATE Team, Community Safety, Youth Justice, Police, and other stakeholders.
We will also count on you to support the development of professional knowledge within the CATE team and wider network on criminal exploitation and to produce risk management plans based on assessments, while promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and including appropriate agencies in the delivery of the service.
What we are looking for:
- Experience of conducting risk assessments and developing intervention/support plans, with a clear understanding of safeguarding frameworks and thresholds
- Experience delivering community-based outreach, including working in non-traditional settings and building relationships with local stakeholders
- Knowledge of child criminal exploitation, county lines, gang involvement, and grooming
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and its application when working with vulnerable or high-risk young people
- An understanding of risk assessment and risk management processes in relation to exploitation and serious youth violence
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
- A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work
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 supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
An enhanced Children’s Barred List DBS check is required for this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person specification.
Closing date: 5 May 2026 at 9 a.m. Interviews: 11 May 2026 in Coventry.
Organisation
St Giles Trust
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Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
Posted on: 23 April 2026
Closing date: 05 May 2026 at 09:00
Job ref: SMP-261
Tags: Crime, Justice, Risk Management, Students / School, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work
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Telford and Wrekin (On-site)
£28,547 per year + generous benefits
Full-time
Contract (Fixed-term contract until 31/03/2028 )
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with children and young people affected by criminal exploitation, gang involvement, county lines, grooming, or serious youth violence? Do you have experience of working within a multi-agency safeguarding environment, collaborating effectively with services such as social care, youth justice, police, education, and community organisations?
If so, St Giles is looking for a Specialist Mentor to form part of a newly established team to support Children and Young People (CYP) under 18 at risk of or experiencing significant harm, including involvement in criminality, the justice system, gang affiliation, exploitation, and grooming in partnership with the Children’s Services Child Abused Through Exploitation (CATE) Team
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will deliver intensive one-to-one mentoring and casework support to up to 25 CYPs annually who are affected by criminality, exploitation, gang involvement, or the justice system, improving their safety, wellbeing, and life outcomes. You will be expected to build positive relationships with CYP and their families and work directly with them to promote positive change, build resilience, reduce risks, and prevent continued significant harm, plus work collaboratively with the Children’s Services CATE Team, Community Safety, Youth Justice, Police, and other stakeholders.
We will also count on you to support the development of professional knowledge within the CATE team and wider network on criminal exploitation and to produce risk management plans based on assessments, while promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and including appropriate agencies in the delivery of the service.
What we are looking for:
- Experience of conducting risk assessments and developing intervention/support plans, with a clear understanding of safeguarding frameworks and thresholds
- Experience delivering community-based outreach, including working in non-traditional settings and building relationships with local stakeholders
- Knowledge of child criminal exploitation, county lines, gang involvement, and grooming
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and its application when working with vulnerable or high-risk young people
- An understanding of risk assessment and risk management processes in relation to exploitation and serious youth violence
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
- A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work
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 supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
An enhanced Children’s Barred List DBS check is required for this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person specification.
Closing date: 4 May 2026 at 9 a.m. Interviews: 11 May 2026 in Coventry
Organisation
St Giles Trust
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Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
Posted on: 20 April 2026
Closing date: 04 May 2026 at 09:00
Job ref: SPM-261
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Counselling, Housing, Crime, Education, Employment, Engagement / Outreach, Homelessness, Justice, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Safeguarding, Substance Misuse, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work
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