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Hours:  36 hours per week on a rota basis covering daytime Recovery Space hours of 9am-5pm, 7 days per week. Weekend working is required (every other weekend)

Responsible to: Recovery Space Manager.

Location: Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space in the Whitgift Centre.

Main purpose of job:

The aim of the service is to divert people away from Emergency Department. The Recovery Space Workers provide a non-clinical, warm and welcoming setting to support individuals in crisis, assess their needs, provide emotional support and to help develop coping strategies.

The day crisis worker role involves running 1:1 sessions with clients, supporting the with the drop-in at the Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space, where clients in crisis can drop-in for immediate support between 10am-1pm on Monday-Saturday, running group sessions promoting coping skills to clients, engaging in managerial and clinical supervisions, engaging in team meetings and completing administrative duties as required.

For more information, please see the attached job description.

Our role is often to act as the connector: bringing people together around shared challenges and turning ideas into practical action. Now we need someone to help us do more of it.

Compass Wellbeing CIC is looking for a Corporate Partnerships, Social Value & Events Manager, a new post at the heart of how we grow.

Working across corporate and community partnerships, our events programme, VCFSE relationships and charity partnerships, you'll help turn growing opportunities into practical activity, community benefit and income, with social value running through all of it.

Whatever sector you come from, if you can build trusted relationships and move ideas towards delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 London (Hybrid) | 🕐 Full-time, permanent | 💷 £40,000–£45,000
Applications close Monday 5 October 2026 at 10:00.

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a CWP whilst employed by Ormiston Families as part of the YOUnited partnership, working across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The successful candidates will undertake training with the University College London (UCL) at the Anna Freud Centre, alongside working in service for Ormiston Families. You will be trained in the delivery of evidence-based ‘guided self-help’ interventions for children and young people (CYP) experiencing mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.

YOUnited provides a single point of access for all referrals for CYP in need of support with their mental health and emotional wellbeing across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It is a partnership of Ormiston Families, Centre 33, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust.  Ormiston Families work with CYP aged 5-13.

You will join a supportive team of CWPs and counsellors and will receive regular supervision to support your professional development. You will also be using your newly developed skills to support children and young people who are referred to YOUnited

Experience of working with CYP who have experienced mental health or emotional wellbeing difficulties is essential. The post requires a minimum of a second-class bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology), or relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship.

Training commences in January 2027 - Permanent position subject to vacancies at the point of qualification in 2028.

This is a home-based position, but you will be required to travel across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. You will also need to be able to travel to London to undertake training an average of one day per week during term time, more frequently at the start of the training.

For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website.

The closing date for all applications to Ormiston Families is Sunday, October 4th, 2026. Interviews to be held on Monday, October 19th.

Please note that an application to the University College London Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice must be made alongside your application to Ormiston Families.

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Mid Kent Mind is a local, independent, mental health and wellbeing charity providing a safe environment for individuals where everyone is valued. We improve the lives of those in our community by building their resilience and giving them hope for a better future. We strive to tackle stigma and discrimination through projects that promote a better understanding of mental health. Our vision is for a community where all individuals are accepted, included and supported to thrive. We aim to ensure that the needs of each individual who experiences a mental health problem, are met with the best possible support and outcome.

As one of our Wellbeing Coaches you will be instrumental in facilitating a wide range of support across Maidstone, Ashford and Swale.

You will lead on the existing service delivery, courses and social groups, both out in the community and based at our Wellbeing Centre in Maidstone.

You will plan and prepare a range of engaging online and face to face group sessions, and courses.

You will conduct wellbeing assessments with our service users.

You will be instrumental in facilitating a wide range of support across Maidstone, Ashford and Swale. You will lead on our structured mental health courses, and community groups whilst also having the opportunity to shape your individual approach to support the needs of our service users.

Full licence and access to vehicle is required, due to the nature of the role and the remote areas Mid Kent Mind covers.

To find out more please read the full job description and additional information document.

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Help young women thrive at Alford House through health, fitness and wellbeing.

We’re looking for a passionate and engaging Female Health & Wellbeing Youth Worker to help shape and lead our female provision in Kennington.

About Alford House

Alford House is a youth and community organisation with a long history of providing young people with safe, welcoming and structured opportunities. We believe young people need places where they can feel comfortable, build trusted relationships and develop their confidence.

We are looking for someone who can help us make Alford House an even more welcoming place for young women.

The role

As our Female Health & Wellbeing Youth Worker, you will lead our female participation strategy through health, fitness and wellbeing programmes.

You will deliver female gym sessions, provide mentoring and wellbeing support, promote healthy lifestyles and positive physical activity, and help young women access the wider opportunities available at Alford House.

This is more than delivering sessions. We want someone who can build genuine relationships with young women, understand what they need and encourage them to become part of the wider Alford House community.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver engaging female gym and wellbeing sessions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young women.
• Provide mentoring and wellbeing support.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and positive physical activity.
• Support our wider open-access youth provision.
• Encourage young women to take part in other Alford House activities and opportunities.
• Accurately record attendance and outcomes using Juice.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Work collaboratively with youth workers, volunteers and the wider Alford House team.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people and can create an environment where young women feel welcomed, listened to and supported.

You will need:

• Experience of working with young people.
• A good understanding of safeguarding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships.

A Level 2/3 Youth Work qualification, PT or fitness qualification and First Aid training would be desirable, but we are particularly interested in your ability to engage and connect with young people.

What success looks like

The right person will help us increase female participation at Alford House, create safe and engaging sessions, and ensure that young women feel welcomed and supported.

Most importantly, we want participants to feel that Alford House is a place where they belong and where they can access opportunities beyond the sessions they initially attend.

Hours and pay

10 hours per week

Wednesday 3:00pm–8:00pm
Friday 3:00pm–8:00pm

£14.80 per hour

Part-time employment based at Alford House, Kennington.

Safeguarding

This role involves direct work with children and young people. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of safeguarding training.

How to apply

Please complete the accompanying Alford House application form and provide a CV. In your application, please clearly demonstrate how your experience meets the essential criteria.

Anna Freud is seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Please note: there is a mandatory training period (1-10 December 2026), therefore the start date is 1 December 2026, which is non-negotiable.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits, including wellbeing offers such as free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.

MindWorks is a research programme designed as a randomised controlled trial to test a specialist intervention for young people at risk of school exclusion due to challenging behaviour. Grounded in CBT and systemic approaches and underpinned by a strong anti-racist framework, the programme recognises the impact of structural inequality and works closely with schools, families and communities, with young people recruited directly through education settings.

Please note: the role is known internally as Practitioner.

What you’ll do

You will deliver a structured, short-term intervention (typically over eight weeks) to young people and their parent or carer, combining therapeutic work with collaboration across the wider school network, including trusted adults. The role is outreach-based, primarily taking place in schools, family homes and community settings. It involves providing direct clinical support, working systemically with families and education staff, and contributing to a wider research trial while applying evidence-based, trauma-informed and mentalisation approaches.

What you’ll bring

Essential requirements:

🧠 Proven therapeutic experience in supporting young people in community and education settings, working systemically with families and other key adults.

🎓 Relevant qualifications and expertise: training in psychology or a related mental health field, with the ability to deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people.

🌍 Cultural competence and inclusion: ability to work effectively across diverse cultural contexts, applying inclusive, anti-discriminatory practices within clinical work.

🤝 Strong communication and collaboration: skilled at building relationships, communicating complex ideas clearly, and working with multiple stakeholders while using supervision effectively.

📊 Organisation, safeguarding, and research commitment: capable of managing workload across settings, maintaining accurate records, applying safeguarding standards, and engaging fully with research trial requirements.

Key details

Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week.

Salary: £32,136 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.

Location: community sites, schools and colleges, and Anna Freud (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Face to face delivery predominantly. Ability to travel is essential and travel expenses will be paid. The schools taking part in the Mindworks trial for the first term (September – December 2026) are based in Dagenham, Borehamwood, Tilbury and Bedfordshire. You will be allocated to a school in one of these areas for the term and must be willing to commute there daily. From January 2027, school recruitment will be focused on the London / Greater London area.

Contract type: starting on 1 December 2026, fixed-term until end of July 2028.

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Wednesday 30 September 2026. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 02 October 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely on Wednesday 7 October 2026

How to apply: click 'apply now' to submit your application online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-respected local charity and lead services that tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and support older people to live well. Working alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, you will play a key role in shaping and developing our community services across Barnet. You will be managing our home support services as well as our activities programme.

About You

You are a confident and compassionate leader with experience of managing teams and delivering high-quality community, health, social care or voluntary sector services. Passionate about improving the lives of older people, you understand the importance of person-centred support and have the ability to motivate others, build strong partnerships and drive continuous improvement.

You will be an excellent communicator, organised and adaptable, with a good understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Most importantly, you will share our vision of ensuring older people can age well and remain connected to their communities.

Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer

21 hours (3 days per week) Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027, (potential to become permanent subject to funding) / Salary £18,211 Per annum (£30,352 Full Time equivalent)

A rewarding and varied role where you will make a real difference to the health, wellbeing and independence of older people.

Age UK Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer to help guide our Healthy Lifestyles Service. Our Healthy Lifestyles Service delivers a range of activities including seated and standing exercise programmes, health checks, social engagement opportunities, health hubs and Memory Tree Cafés for people living with dementia and their carers. Services are delivered across community venues and care homes throughout Croydon.

About the Role

As our Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health, wellbeing and independence of older people across the community. Working closely with the Healthy Lifestyles Service Manager, you will help shape and deliver a range of meaningful activities while providing day-to-day support and guidance to staff and volunteers.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Leading, supporting and motivating two Exercise and Wellbeing Officer and a dedicated team of volunteers.

• Delivering engaging seated and standing exercise sessions that help participants improve their mobility, strength, balance and confidence.

• Building and nurturing strong relationships with care homes, community venues, health professionals and partner organisations to maximise our reach and impact.

• Supporting the planning, development and continuous improvement of health and wellbeing programmes that make a real difference to people's lives.

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to combine leadership, partnership working and direct service delivery while helping older people stay active, connected and independent.

About You

We are looking for someone who is energetic, approachable and committed to supporting older people to live healthier, more connected lives. 

You will have:

• Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, Exercise Referral qualification, Otago Exercise Programme, REACT qualification, or another relevant physical activity, fitness, falls prevention or rehabilitation qualification.

• Experience of monitoring projects and reporting on outcomes and performance.

• Knowledge of the health and social care sector

• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.

• Experience or qualifications in health promotion, nutrition, health checks, chair-based exercise or group exercise delivery.

• Experience of risk assessment and health and safety management. 

Closing date for applications: 28th September 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check

Location: St Leonards-on-Sea, with travel across East Sussex

Closing: Friday 16th October, or earlier if a suitable candidate is found

Empower people to improve their financial wellbeing

Citizens Advice 1066 is looking for a Financial Wellbeing Adviser to support local people with money management, energy advice and digital inclusion skills. This is a rewarding role where you'll help individuals build confidence, reduce financial hardship and develop long-term financial resilience.

You'll work with people from a variety of backgrounds, delivering practical advice and guidance that helps them make informed financial decisions and access the support available to them.

What you'll be doing

●  Delivering financial capability advice and support

●  Helping clients improve money management and budgeting skills

●  Providing energy advice and support to tackle fuel poverty

●  Supporting digital inclusion and helping people access online services

●  Building relationships with community partners

●  Maintaining accurate records and monitoring information

●  Promoting financial resilience and wellbeing across local communities

We're looking for someone who:

●  Has experience delivering financial, energy or consumer advice

●  Understands the challenges faced by people experiencing financial hardship

●  Has strong communication and engagement skills

●  Is confident using IT systems and digital tools

●  Can work independently and manage their workload effectively

●  Enjoys helping people develop new skills and confidence

●  Shares our commitment to inclusion and community support

What we offer

●  31 days annual leave including bank holidays (rising with service). Pro rata for part-time.

●  Employer pension contribution

●  Employee wellbeing support

●  TOIL scheme

●  Training and development opportunities

●  A supportive and inclusive workplace

If you're passionate about helping people improve their financial wellbeing and want to work for an organisation that changes lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested in joining us? Visit our website via the Redirect button to download the full job pack and application form.

Please note: We do not accept CVs. Applications must be submitted using our application form.

Lead services that support those who serve on the frontline
 

DMWS is seeking an experienced operational leader to develop and deliver high-quality services for blue light organisations and their workforces. This senior role combines strategic thinking, practical delivery, partnership building and strong project management.
 

A key part of the role is bringing services together. You will work closely with DMWS welfare teams, psychological services and clinical governance colleagues to strengthen referrals, coordinate support pathways and ensure operational delivery is safe, responsive and well governed.
 

What you will do
·   Lead operational plans, service performance, contracts, budgets and improvement activity.
·   Manage service mobilisations, pilots and improvement projects from scope through delivery, evaluation and handover.
·   Build effective working relationships across welfare, psychological, occupational health and partner services.
·   Coordinate cross-functional teams, project governance, milestones, risks, dependencies and reporting.
·   Strengthen relationships with military, blue light organisations, commissioners, public-sector partners, funders and suppliers.
·   Use evidence, outcomes and feedback to improve services, demonstrate impact and create opportunities for sustainable growth.
·   Lead and develop staff while maintaining high standards of governance, safeguarding and compliance.
 

What you will bring
·   Senior operational leadership experience in a complex service environment.
·   Strong project or programme management skills and a track record of delivering change.
·   Credibility with varied stakeholders and the ability to work effectively across professional boundaries.
·   An understanding of welfare, wellbeing and psychological support pathways and the importance of clear clinical and safeguarding escalation.
·   Commercial awareness, sound financial judgement and a commitment to quality and value for money.
·   A collaborative, evidence-led and values-driven approach.
 

Why join DMWS?
 

This is an opportunity to shape a growing area of work, strengthen integrated support for military Services, blue light communities and help DMWS turn trusted expertise into sustainable, high-impact services across the UK. This role is progressive and offers the right candidate an opportunity 
 

How to apply
 

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining how your experience meets the requirements of the role by 28th September 2026. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle which is required for this role. 
 

DMWS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

Exercise and Wellbeing Officer

21 hours (3 days per week) Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027

(potential to become permanent subject to funding)

Salary £16,894 Pro Rata (£28,156 FTE)

Age UK Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Exercise and Wellbeing Officer to help guide our Healthy Lifestyles Service. Our Healthy Lifestyles Service delivers a range of activities including seated and standing exercise programmes, health checks, social engagement opportunities, health hubs and Memory Tree Cafés for people living with dementia and their carers. Services are delivered across community venues and care homes throughout Croydon.

About the Role

As a Exercise and Wellbeing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health, wellbeing and independence of older people across the community. Working with the Healthy Lifestyles Service Manager, you will help shape and deliver a range of meaningful activities while providing day-to-day support and guidance to staff and volunteers.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

· Prepare and deliver seated and standing physical activity sessions in care homes and community venues across Croydon.

· Carrying out basic health checks, including blood pressure and other wellbeing measurements.

· Supporting the delivery of Health Hubs, wellbeing events and health promotion activities.

· Building positive relationships with care homes, community venues, partner organisations and guest speakers.

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to combine leadership, partnership working and direct service delivery while helping older people stay active, connected and independent.

About You

We are looking for someone who is energetic, approachable and committed to supporting older people to live healthier,

more connected lives.

You will have:

· Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, Exercise Referral qualification, Otago Exercise Programme, REACT qualification, or another relevant physical activity, fitness, falls prevention or rehabilitation qualification.

· Good understanding of the issues affecting the health and well-being of older people including exercise, healthy eating, nutrition and malnutrition

· Good understanding of the needs of older people including dementia

· Excellent working knowledge of administration processes and systems

· Good knowledge of IT systems including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

· Experience of compiling monitoring reports, reporting on quality, performance KPIs, project outcomes and impact

Closing date for applications: 28th September 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check

Please note: In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CV's and ask that you complete the application form instead This can be found to download further down this page.

Application deadline: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (5:00 pm)

Proposed Interview Date(s): Tuesday 27th and Thursday 28th of October 2026

**Please make sure you can be available on the proposed interview date as it is very difficult to offer an alternative**

About The Role

Are you an experienced Youth Worker? Are you passionate about improving wellbeing outcomes for young people? Are you looking to develop your practice and training around young people’s mental health?

We are currently seeking five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner’s to join our Youth Services team based in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You will work within Creative Youth Network as part of the Youth Services team, delivering, high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.

This is a 1 year training role within the Children and Young People’ Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). You will attend Exeter University for all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills. Your travel and accommodation to Exeter University will be provided for you as part of the trainee programme.

You will then be based at The Station (BS1) or Kingswood Estate (BS15) sites with up to two evening open access sessions per week. The training and service experience will equip you with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively within the wider service.

Please note - One of the five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner roles is LGBTQ+ focused and is in partnership with Diversity Trust. For that role we recognise the value of lived experience and encourage applications from members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Please apply via the other listed vacancy (Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner LGBTQ+) for that specific role.

About Us

Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 9 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated “Outstanding” by the National Youth Agency.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To Apply

A full Job Description and Application form are available to download below and via our website where you can also apply. 

The Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME – Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

Adjustments

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support to attend an interview — for example, wheelchair access, extra time for assessments etc. - please let us know.

Head of Health and Wellbeing Programmes
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities within local communities? YMCA St Helens is seeking an ambitious and innovative Head of Health and Wellbeing Programmes to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the development of a growing portfolio of community-based services.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead the design, development and delivery of programmes that respond to community need, including adult mental health services, healthy eating initiatives, social supermarket provision, and education and training opportunities for people aged 16+. Working closely with local communities, the NHS, VCSE partners and other stakeholders, you will drive innovation, impact and sustainable growth across our community programmes.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant leadership experience within community, health, VCSE, education or related sectors.
• Experience designing and delivering community-based programmes, including mental health provision.
• Experience leading education, training or skills-based programmes.
• Strong understanding of health inequalities and community development.
• Experience building effective partnerships across the NHS, VCSE, education and public sectors.
• Experience of co-production and working alongside communities.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to think strategically while maintaining operational oversight.

Why join YMCA St Helens?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow innovative programmes that improve lives and strengthen communities. You'll join an ambitious leadership team committed to tackling inequalities, promoting wellbeing and creating opportunities for people to flourish.

Closing date 20-09-2026

Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system, whether in the community or in prisons?Do you have experience successfully engaging with challenging people, such as those with complex needs, those reluctant to discuss their needs, and those who are angry and confused? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Personal Wellbeing Coach to join us and help to oversee the delivery of Personal Wellbeing services to referrals made by Wales Probation Service.
 

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 beliefthat 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. 

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty.St Giles and The Wise Group came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency.As a result, we have been awarded contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing Services for North and South Wales. These services will involve a range of support to community offenders and prison leavers, including families, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle and associates and social inclusion (including meet at the gates). 

About this exciting opportunity 

Working as part of a multi-agency team, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or being released from prison.You will undertake assessment and action planning with individual service users, create a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users, plus deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards achievement of prescribed outcomes. 

We will also count on you to develop and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies, including probation, prisons, partners, and others who will assist in achieving prescribed outcomes for service users, ensuring you work towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales.Using agreed CRM databases and recording all activity relating to caseload and providing updates and reports are also key duties.

What we are looking for 

• Experience working with partner agencies either as part of a multi-agency team working towards common objectives or negotiating to establish links to further the aims of a project 

• L3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent 

• The ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, client-led support through action planning and interventions involving advice, guidance, advocacy, and coaching 

• An ability to work sensitively with clients applying trauma-informed strategies 

• Impressive IT, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written 

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult DBS checks 

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

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

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

This is a fixed-term position until 28 February 2027.