St Giles Trust

Do you have extensive experience and understanding of working with children and young people - including the crucial ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with young people and parents/carers who may have had previous negative experiences of services? If so, St Giles has the ideal challenge for you: as a Caseworker on our pioneering SOS project . Here we work with both victims and perpetrators of serious youth violence and other gang related offences, helping clients to be safe, move away from offending and take positive choices. 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 Your role will be to provide young person centred holistic support - including everything from helping clients to understand their own behaviour and its consequences, and promoting change, to helping clients' families to support them and providing practical help with attending appointments, education, training and employment options, housing, benefits, debt and other aspects of day-to-day living. Working flexibly within the community and within identified office spaces within London, you'll be building effective and engaging relationships with young people involved in or at risk of being involved in the criminal justice system, with the aim of improving their life chances. You'll conduct robust risk assessments and strengths-based needs assessments, with safeguarding as the priority, and ensure that all young people work towards an agreed support plan which is regularly reviewed and adapted. You'll also build effective relationships with agencies providing services to the client group, and enable clients to engage in positive activity within the community (e.g. boxing, football, etc). What we are looking for Significant experience of working with children and young people and delivering interventions that have had a positive impact. Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy, with the ability to assess clients' needs. Extensive experience of managing complex safeguarding issues with children, young people and adults who are at risk of violence or exploitation. Working knowledge of child protection and safeguarding legislation/policy, with experience of providing support, advice and advocacy to staff with a safeguarding responsibility. Understanding of the importance of good quality case recording quality assurance principles. Ability to use electronic case management systems to record all aspects of the role, including action plans, outcomes and session data on a day-to-day basis. Recognition of the importance of resilience in coping with the emotional demands of the role and demonstrable experience of managing your own wellbeing. Relevant qualification to a good standard or equivalent experience - ideally with relevant accredited training such as safeguarding, counselling or mental health first aid. 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 require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check. We actively encourage people with personal experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role. 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. PERSON SPECIFICATION: In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the requirements of the role by addressing each of three-person specification areas: 1) Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications 2) Skills 3) Personal Qualities. This is a fixed term maternity cover contract until 16.07.2027

Are you passionate about supporting women to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes? Do you have experience delivering person-centred support, mentoring, advocacy, or casework? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a dedicated Women's Alliance Caseworker to join the newly established York and North Yorkshire Women's Alliance Service, a partnership between St Giles Trust, Waythrough, and Changing Lives. Together, we're providing holistic, trauma-informed support to women across North Yorkshire, helping them build safer, healthier, and more fulfilling futures. About the Role As a Women's Alliance Caseworker, you'll provide tailored support to women facing a range of challenges, including homelessness, exploitation, substance misuse, domestic abuse, involvement with the criminal justice system, and social isolation. You'll: Deliver trauma-informed assessments and individual support plans. Provide one-to-one and group-based interventions. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including police, probation, health services, and specialist support organisations. Support women through community drop-ins and outreach services. Travel across rural communities using the Liberty Links outreach vehicle to engage women who face barriers to accessing support. Maintain accurate case records and work towards key service outcomes and targets. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who is: Experienced in casework, support work, mentoring, advocacy, or a related role. Skilled in building trusting relationships with women who may have experienced trauma or disadvantage. Compassionate, resilient, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortable working in partnership with a range of agencies and stakeholders. Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and online communication platforms. Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Relevant qualifications in social care, youth work, advice work, or equivalent experience are welcomed. Lived Experience Welcome We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of challenges such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, criminal justice involvement, or gang affiliation, where this experience can positively inform support for women accessing our services. Essential Requirements Female applicants only (occupational requirement). Full clean driving licence. Confidence driving a transit-sized vehicle. Ability to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance and relevant vetting checks. Why Join Us? At St Giles, we believe in creating an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace where people can thrive. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: Empowering • Supportive • Creative • Empathic • Inclusive • Communicating Join us and become part of an innovative service making a genuine difference to the lives of women across North Yorkshire. Apply today and help women build brighter futures. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. The role is fixed-term until 05/05/2028 . Due to the nature of the service, the role is only open to female applicants and the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

Are you an experienced trainer who is passionate about helping people develop their skills, confidence and opportunities? Do you have experience of working with young people or families facing adversity and want to use your knowledge to make a real difference? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Project Trainer and Assessor to join our Aspiring Champions team in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay. 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 the Project Aspiring Champions is a community-based project supporting young mothers aged 14-24 who are at risk of, or affected by, criminal and sexual exploitation. The project takes a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, helping young women and their children to overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. A key part of the project is developing Community Champions with lived experience, enabling people to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to support others and play an active role within their communities. About this key role As a Project Trainer and Assessor , you will play a key role in delivering and developing the project across Rhyl and Colwyn Bay. You will deliver training in areas including advice and guidance, coaching and mentoring, supporting staff, volunteers and Community Champions to develop their skills and confidence. You will also provide assessment and progression support, helping learners to work towards recognised qualifications where appropriate. If you are not already a qualified assessor, you will have the opportunity to work towards a TAQA qualification. Alongside your training responsibilities, you will help develop partnerships, facilitate workshops and community activities, and provide direct support to participants where appropriate. What we are looking for Experience of delivering community, family or youth support services Experience of developing and delivering training A recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA, CAVA or A1, or willingness to work towards one Knowledge of advice and guidance, coaching or mentoring approaches Experience of working with vulnerable young people or families experiencing multiple disadvantage Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred approaches A strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries Excellent communication, facilitation and partnership-working skills Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records Good IT skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team Please note: this role requires an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS check. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, access to clinical supervision, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more. 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. If you have any queries, or require further support, please contact Closing date: 9am on 29th October 2026.

Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with young people at risk of exploitation or harm? Do you have a strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management and experience delivering structured casework and outcome-focused interventions? If so, St Giles is looking for a Future Focused Team Specialist Caseworker to deliver end-to-end casework to young Londoners, supporting them to achieve sustained, future-focused outcomes in education, training and employment while addressing safeguarding, wellbeing 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 hold a caseload of young people and deliver structured, end-to-end interventions from assessment through to case closure. You will be expected to complete robust initial assessments to identify strengths, risks, needs and aspirations and to develop and deliver clear, outcome-focused action plans with defined goals, milestones and review points. We will also count on you to support young people to engage in education, training and employment pathways, while addressing safeguarding, exploitation risk and wellbeing as part of all interventions. Maintaining consistent, trusted relationships that promote engagement, stability and behaviour change and leading regular case reviews are both key aspects of the role, as is working collaboratively with ETE specialists, partners and wider professionals without transferring ownership of the case. What we are looking for The ability to build effective relationships and maintain engagement Knowledge of education, training and employment pathways Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a caseload effectively The ability to deliver structured, consistent casework and to maintain accurate and timely case recording 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. In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the requirements of the role by addressing each of three-person specification areas: 1) Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications 2) Skills 3) Personal Qualities. This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2027