St Giles Trust

6 job(s) at St Giles Trust

St Giles Trust
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Ref SWB-252 Closing date 15th September 2025 Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of successfully supporting young adults into sustainable employment? Do you have strong experience of working on a target driven project, and a proven ability to support others to reach their targets? If so, join St Giles as a Support Worker for Young Adults with Complex Emotional Needs (YACEN Project) , where you will provide tailored one to one high-level service of engagement, advocacy and support to young adults who will be transitioning from Children's Mental Health Services into Adult Mental Health Services and to engage in positive activities within their communities, including sustainable education, training, employment, and improve their mental health and wellbeing. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this key role As our Support Worker, you will support the promotion of the project, both internally and externally, and the achievement of project targets for engagement and progression onto training, employment and other outcomes for the Young Adults with Complex Emotional Needs (YACEN). You will maintain accurate and timely client records and evidence of all achieved outcomes according to programme requirements and as required by the funders, while also building excellent relationships with local authorities, voluntary organisations, mental health services, schools/colleges and other services across Bedfordshire. We will rely on you to develop contacts and liaise with external agencies to develop positive working relationships, enabling effective referrals of participants and developing progression opportunities, plus deliver Transition Life Skills sessions to a cohort of young people. Actively promoting gender equality and involving the people we serve, and looking to address some of the unique issues faced by minority groups, including ensuring accessible resources in multiple formats (e.g. easy read, different languages) and working with specialist community groups are also key duties. What we are looking for The ability to engage and holistically support young adults who face multiple and complex barriers to employment, including complex emotional needs such as a diagnosed personality disorder In-depth knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by the client group in accessing and sustaining employment and methods that result in positive outcomes The ability to engage and build positive relationships with employers to support both employees and employers and encourage improvements to the quality of employment The ability to work to targets and record information to enable effective monitoring of performance against targets Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written A professional, collaborative and flexible approach to your work Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment Closing date: 15h September 2025 Interview date : 22nd September 2025
St Giles Trust Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Hybrid based in a delivery hub, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham or Colwyn Bay with travel across Wales and the South-West. (Will be in a rota to provide support to staff at our main offices) Ref TMW-252 Closing date Tuesday, 9th September 2025 at 9.00am Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of delivering or supervising trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-led services in community or justice context? Do you have strong experience of acting as a safeguarding lead or first point of contact for operational delivery teams? If so, join St Giles as a Team Manager , where you will supervise and coach practitioners delivering community-based services across Wales and the South-West of England, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, person-led support to children, young people, and adults facing disadvantage and risk. 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 focus on supporting the delivery of trauma-informed, co-produced, and developmentally appropriate interventions across Poverty and VEX services. You will be expected to build strong local partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies, representing St Giles in regional networks and multi-agency forums, plus provide line management, supervision, and coaching to up to eight practitioners working across dispersed locations, which will also include acting as safeguarding lead for your team. We will count on you to drive performance against KPIs, contractual outcomes, and quality standards, using data and client feedback to inform service development, and to support service reviews, audits, and quality improvement initiatives across both pillar areas. Supporting recruitment, induction, and training for staff across the Wales and South-West region is also a key aspect of this role. What we are looking for In-depth knowledge and experience of implementing safeguarding policy and legislation affecting children, young people, and adults at risk, including in cross-border (England/Wales) contexts Proven ability to lead and manage diverse and geographically dispersed teams in complex, high-pressure environments across multiple contracts and thematic areas Strong understanding of the drivers of poverty, violence, and exploitation and the systems that shape exclusion Experience using quality assurance frameworks, audits, and data to drive service improvement Familiarity with contract management, KPIs, and performance frameworks Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written A professional, collaborative and flexible approach to your work Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment. Closing date: 09/09/25 Interview date : 18/09/25
St Giles Trust
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Ref: GIW-252 Are you a proactive, compassionate and experienced Intervention and Support Worker with a proven record of delivering gender-specific support. Do you have professional expertise and lived experience of overcoming similar barriers to those faced by the client group? If so, join St Giles as an Intervention and Support Worker , where you will provide essential guidance and support to vulnerable and at-risk girls to overcome challenges, set and achieve academic and personal goals, and make informed, positive choices that reduce their risk of becoming victims of crime or experiencing exclusion from education or wider society. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this key role As our Support Worker , you will be expected to establish and maintain positive relationships with identified vulnerable young girls, providing emotional support, guidance, and mentorship and help them in setting and achieving academic, personal, and career goals. We will count on you to address individual needs and challenges by drawing on personal experience, local knowledge, professional skills, and programme materials to offer tailored support and intervention, plus collaborate with professionals to develop and implement strategies that minimise risk for those involved in the programme. Promoting the development of positive, pro-social attitudes, behaviours, and social skills among the client group and supporting or co-delivering St Giles SOS+ awareness sessions at both Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels are both key aspects of this role, as is providing guidance on resolving interpersonal issues and keeping accurate records. What we are looking for Relevant direct or indirect experience of the criminal justice system Experience in supporting at risk young girls within either education or community settings Knowledge of the challenges and issues facing vulnerable young girls within the local area Understanding and demonstration of professional standards and accountability Total commitment to excellent safeguarding practice Excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills, verbal and written A professional, collaborative and flexible approach to your work. Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment If you have any queries, or require further support, please visit our website. Closing date: 8th September 2025 Interview date : 15th of September 2025
St Giles Trust
Aug 31, 2025
Full time
Ref: RLS-251 Closing date - Monday, 22nd September 2025 at 9.00am Are you a proactive, highly organised and compassionate individual with proven experience in grant-making, casework, or application processing? Do you have a track record of working with individuals in or leaving the criminal justice system and with prisons or probation? If so, join St Giles as a Grant Specialist, where you will play an integral part in the Central Services or Service Delivery team, managing the administration and development of the RLSE Fund, a grant scheme supporting individuals at risk of reoffending. 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 be responsible for a range of essential duties, including receiving, reviewing, and securely storing incoming RLSE applications and maintaining accurate and timely records of applications, awards and outcomes. You will also be expected to prepare and present application packs for the decision-making panel, which meets monthly for internal and bi-monthly for external applications, coordinate panel schedules, agendas, and communications, plus process and action panel decisions, ensuring outcome letters are distributed and payments are issued appropriately. We will also count on you to provide consistent feedback to referring agencies and applicants on application outcomes and to explore and assess innovative grant proposals such as collective prison-based projects through site visits and liaison with prison governors. Promoting the RLSE Fund externally to enhance its visibility and build new partnerships and developing relationships with referring agencies are also important aspects of this role. What we are looking for • Experience coordinating panels, forums, or decision-making processes • Experience in monitoring or evaluating project impact • Relevant experience in Criminal Justice, or equivalent experience • Understanding of GDPR and data protection and of safeguarding practices • Excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills, verbal and written • A professional, collaborative and flexible approach to your work Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment. Closing date - Monday, 22nd September 2025 at 9.00am
St Giles Trust
Aug 30, 2025
Full time
Location: Based over two hospitals, Bedford and Luton & Dunstable. Ref EDNE-255 Are you a flexible, empathetic and collaborative individual with substantial experience of providing support, advice, and advocacy and communicating effectively the needs of clients to other professionals? Do you have a proven record of assessing the needs of vulnerable young people who are at high risk of significant harm? If so, St Giles is looking for an Emergency Department Navigator to join our team and provide vital support for those young people admitted to the hospital right through to their safe discharge back into the community and ensuring that they have access to appropriate longer-term support. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this exciting opportunity Working as an integral part of the ED Navigator team, our successful candidate will identify and assess young victims of violence and provide a comprehensive and holistic assessment, advice, referral and support service, exploring innovative and effective ways of supporting them which will reduce their risk of re-victimisation. You will produce support and risk management plans based on assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and deliver a holistic support service, working solo or with colleagues as the situation dictates, which will include providing practical help such as social and housing support, accompanying to appointments, ETE options and appearing in court. We will also count on you to develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies and to close cases efficiently and positively, identifying a referral route for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for ongoing support. What we are looking for • Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with high risk , vulnerable children, young people and/or families • Experience in working as part of a multi-agency team • Experience of using support plans, to enable people to successfully access support services • Substantial experience of engaging successfully with challenging young people • To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one • A knowledge of relevant services for young people and their families in the service provision area • First-class interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written. Successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable participants and colleagues. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. Closing Date: 15th September 2025 at 9:00am. Interview Date: 22nd September 2025
St Giles Trust
Aug 29, 2025
Full time
Are you a proactive, collaborative and empathetic individual with substantial experience of working with high risk vulnerable young people? Do you have a proven record of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have a flexible, empathetic approach to your work? If so, join St Giles as a A&E Hospital Intervention Caseworker , where you will play a vital role in supporting young people admitted to emergency departments right through to their discharge back into the community. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this key role As our A&E Hospital Intervention Caseworker , you will assess referred clients and produce support and risk management plans based on your assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and including appropriate agencies in the delivery of the service. You will also develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies, including hospital, police, local authorities and other voluntary organisations, plus to liaise closely with other St Giles teams with reference to referrals, avoiding duplication. We will count on you to deliver a holistic support service, working solo or with colleagues as the situation dictates, where you will provide a practical service that will include social and housing support, accompanying to appointments, ETE options, benefits work and debt advice. Closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying a referral route for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for on-going support, and promoting the value of lifestyle changes to the client group are also essential duties. What we are looking for Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with vulnerable young people and/or families Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating effectively the needs of clients to other professionals Substantial experience of assessing the needs of young people at risk of significant harm Experience of using support plans, to enable people to successfully access support services Substantial experience of engaging successfully with challenging young people To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one Excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written A professional, collaborative and flexible approach to your work Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Adult and Child with Child Barred DBS. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment Closing date: 8th September 202