Are you passionate about supporting women to overcome challenges and make positive changes in their lives? Do you want to use your skills, experiences or lived experience to help empower women facing adversity? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for Women's Alliance Volunteers to join our new Women's Alliance Service across York and North Yorkshire. About the service The Women's Alliance Service is a partnership between St Giles Trust, Waythrough and Changing Lives, providing gender-responsive and trauma-informed support to women across York and North Yorkshire. Working from Women's Centres in York and Scarborough, alongside community-based drop-in sessions, the service provides holistic support to women facing a range of challenges. Through a partnership approach, women can access a wide range of support in one place, helping them to build stability, confidence and positive futures. About this volunteer opportunity As a Women's Alliance Volunteer, you will work alongside experienced Caseworkers to support and empower women to stabilise their lives, build confidence and work towards their individual goals. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a supportive environment while making a real difference to the lives of women in your community. What you'll be doing Support women accessing the service through drop-in sessions and activities Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment within the Women's Centres Work alongside Caseworkers to provide encouragement, mentoring and practical support Support women to identify positive goals and make informed choices Build positive relationships with clients, staff and partner organisations Follow safeguarding, health and safety and organisational policies and procedures Participate in training, supervision and reflective practice opportunities What we are looking for Understanding of the possible issues faced by females involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system A knowledge and understanding of providing support, advice and advocacy to vulnerable clients and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a variety of ways Good written and communication skills, including familiarity with form filling, letter writing and advocacy and following instructions Ability to develop positive working relationships with other staff, volunteers, managers, and other professionals within the community We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of challenges such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with the criminal justice system, domestic abuse, exploitation or other forms of adversity. We recognise the value that lived experience brings and welcome applicants who can use their experiences positively to inspire and support others. What we will do to support you We are committed to helping our volunteers succeed and develop. You will receive: A full induction programme Ongoing training and development opportunities Regular supervision and support Reflective practice sessions to build your confidence and skills Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a supportive and professional environment 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 role requires a basic DBS check . For queries,or require further support,please contact Closing date: 18th Sept 2026 at 9am. Interviews: 06th Oct 2026.
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about supporting women to overcome challenges and make positive changes in their lives? Do you want to use your skills, experiences or lived experience to help empower women facing adversity? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for Women's Alliance Volunteers to join our new Women's Alliance Service across York and North Yorkshire. About the service The Women's Alliance Service is a partnership between St Giles Trust, Waythrough and Changing Lives, providing gender-responsive and trauma-informed support to women across York and North Yorkshire. Working from Women's Centres in York and Scarborough, alongside community-based drop-in sessions, the service provides holistic support to women facing a range of challenges. Through a partnership approach, women can access a wide range of support in one place, helping them to build stability, confidence and positive futures. About this volunteer opportunity As a Women's Alliance Volunteer, you will work alongside experienced Caseworkers to support and empower women to stabilise their lives, build confidence and work towards their individual goals. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a supportive environment while making a real difference to the lives of women in your community. What you'll be doing Support women accessing the service through drop-in sessions and activities Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment within the Women's Centres Work alongside Caseworkers to provide encouragement, mentoring and practical support Support women to identify positive goals and make informed choices Build positive relationships with clients, staff and partner organisations Follow safeguarding, health and safety and organisational policies and procedures Participate in training, supervision and reflective practice opportunities What we are looking for Understanding of the possible issues faced by females involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system A knowledge and understanding of providing support, advice and advocacy to vulnerable clients and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a variety of ways Good written and communication skills, including familiarity with form filling, letter writing and advocacy and following instructions Ability to develop positive working relationships with other staff, volunteers, managers, and other professionals within the community We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of challenges such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with the criminal justice system, domestic abuse, exploitation or other forms of adversity. We recognise the value that lived experience brings and welcome applicants who can use their experiences positively to inspire and support others. What we will do to support you We are committed to helping our volunteers succeed and develop. You will receive: A full induction programme Ongoing training and development opportunities Regular supervision and support Reflective practice sessions to build your confidence and skills Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a supportive and professional environment 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 role requires a basic DBS check . For queries,or require further support,please contact Closing date: 18th Sept 2026 at 9am. Interviews: 06th Oct 2026.
£Volunteer - Travel expenses only Part Time, 14 hours per week Flexible - Monday to Friday West Midlands Area - based around local treatment services - Bloxwich, Bournville, Coventry, Oldbury, Perry Barr, Stechford and Wolverhampton Closing date: 31st August 2026 at 9.00am Interview date: Rolling Basis Ref LEP 252 Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with proven experience of working positively with adults to engage successfully despite 'challenging' behaviour? Do you have the ability to be a positive role model, demonstrating the virtues of engaging with treatment support services? If so, St Giles is looking for a Lived Experienced Peer Volunteer to join our team and provide interventions and build meaningful, peer-led relationships with service users to encourage them to engage in drug and alcohol treatment following arrest. 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 a Peer Volunteer , you will increase client engagement with drug and alcohol treatment services by providing vital peer-led support and building trust and motivation among a client group that has been historically disengaged/not offered support previously. You will provide holistic, short-term intervention to bridge the gap between referral and full treatment engagement, capture client experiences and barriers to improve service design and accessibility and develop a strong service user voice to inform future service improvements. Areas of support from Peer Volunteers may also include initial engagement and motivation such as welcome calls, check-ins, peer-led conversations and motivational chats over coffee. You may also offer practical support such as appointment reminders, transport assistance and paperwork support, plus help to build positive routines such as activity-based engagement and supporting small lifestyle changes, including meal planning, budgeting, and time management. What we are looking for Personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group (i.e. experience of substance misuse and recovery) Proven experience of working in a high intensity environment, being self-motivating, with an ability to effectively manage your own wellbeing Knowledge of the issues facing those arrested for potential criminal offences Knowledge of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices and policies The ability to use monitoring systems to record all aspects of the work Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written. 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. 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. To apply visit our website via the apply button. 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.
May 28, 2026
Full time
£Volunteer - Travel expenses only Part Time, 14 hours per week Flexible - Monday to Friday West Midlands Area - based around local treatment services - Bloxwich, Bournville, Coventry, Oldbury, Perry Barr, Stechford and Wolverhampton Closing date: 31st August 2026 at 9.00am Interview date: Rolling Basis Ref LEP 252 Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with proven experience of working positively with adults to engage successfully despite 'challenging' behaviour? Do you have the ability to be a positive role model, demonstrating the virtues of engaging with treatment support services? If so, St Giles is looking for a Lived Experienced Peer Volunteer to join our team and provide interventions and build meaningful, peer-led relationships with service users to encourage them to engage in drug and alcohol treatment following arrest. 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 a Peer Volunteer , you will increase client engagement with drug and alcohol treatment services by providing vital peer-led support and building trust and motivation among a client group that has been historically disengaged/not offered support previously. You will provide holistic, short-term intervention to bridge the gap between referral and full treatment engagement, capture client experiences and barriers to improve service design and accessibility and develop a strong service user voice to inform future service improvements. Areas of support from Peer Volunteers may also include initial engagement and motivation such as welcome calls, check-ins, peer-led conversations and motivational chats over coffee. You may also offer practical support such as appointment reminders, transport assistance and paperwork support, plus help to build positive routines such as activity-based engagement and supporting small lifestyle changes, including meal planning, budgeting, and time management. What we are looking for Personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group (i.e. experience of substance misuse and recovery) Proven experience of working in a high intensity environment, being self-motivating, with an ability to effectively manage your own wellbeing Knowledge of the issues facing those arrested for potential criminal offences Knowledge of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices and policies The ability to use monitoring systems to record all aspects of the work Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written. 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. 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. To apply visit our website via the apply button. 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.
St Giles Trust is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years, they have worked with people held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse, or the criminal justice system, supporting them to transform their lives and build a positive future. As a national organisation working across England and Wales with offices in London, Norwich, Cardiff, Leeds, Coventry and Wolverhampton, and with a turnover of around £17 million, they deliver life-changing services through three key pillars of work: Poverty: Tackling the root causes of poverty, providing both emergency relief and long-term support to help people move towards independence and employment. Violence & Exploitation: Supporting those affected by violence, abuse, and exploitation, and preventing future harm through credible, empathetic intervention. Justice System: Helping people in prison and in the community to break the cycle of disadvantage, rebuild their lives, and access positive opportunities. They have a proud 60-year history of helping people who have faced the toughest challenges in life; people who have been marginalised or held back by poverty, violence and exploitation, to build better futures for themselves and their families. Their approach is informed by the people they serve. The majority of their team have lived experience of the issues their clients face. They have been there, they understand, and they use that insight every day to offer credible, compassionate, and life-changing support. Independent research has shown that for every £1 invested in St Giles' work, society benefits by £10. That's impact that transforms lives, families, and whole communities. As they deliver their ambitious five-year strategy, they are determined to continue growing their reach, impact, and ability to change lives through empathy, trust and opportunity. In order to realise this ambition, they are seeking a new Chief Operating Officer. Their new Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management for Finance, IT, Governance and Safeguarding, Central Services (including property & facilities, Health and Safety and Office Management), Data Protection/Information Security, procurement and contract management. They will play a key role in supporting the CEO, Board, and Leadership Team to deliver the charity's vision and strategic aims, with a primary emphasis on financial leadership. The St Giles Trust are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. They acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented within the third sector and are committed to doing what they can to correct this. They especially welcome applications from people with Lived Experience, as this perspective strengthens their services and keeps their work authentic, informed, and impactful. To find out more, please visit our microsite via the Apply Button. For an informal conversation about the role or process please contact our Executive Search Partners, Green Park, on Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 7th June 2026
May 15, 2026
Full time
St Giles Trust is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years, they have worked with people held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse, or the criminal justice system, supporting them to transform their lives and build a positive future. As a national organisation working across England and Wales with offices in London, Norwich, Cardiff, Leeds, Coventry and Wolverhampton, and with a turnover of around £17 million, they deliver life-changing services through three key pillars of work: Poverty: Tackling the root causes of poverty, providing both emergency relief and long-term support to help people move towards independence and employment. Violence & Exploitation: Supporting those affected by violence, abuse, and exploitation, and preventing future harm through credible, empathetic intervention. Justice System: Helping people in prison and in the community to break the cycle of disadvantage, rebuild their lives, and access positive opportunities. They have a proud 60-year history of helping people who have faced the toughest challenges in life; people who have been marginalised or held back by poverty, violence and exploitation, to build better futures for themselves and their families. Their approach is informed by the people they serve. The majority of their team have lived experience of the issues their clients face. They have been there, they understand, and they use that insight every day to offer credible, compassionate, and life-changing support. Independent research has shown that for every £1 invested in St Giles' work, society benefits by £10. That's impact that transforms lives, families, and whole communities. As they deliver their ambitious five-year strategy, they are determined to continue growing their reach, impact, and ability to change lives through empathy, trust and opportunity. In order to realise this ambition, they are seeking a new Chief Operating Officer. Their new Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management for Finance, IT, Governance and Safeguarding, Central Services (including property & facilities, Health and Safety and Office Management), Data Protection/Information Security, procurement and contract management. They will play a key role in supporting the CEO, Board, and Leadership Team to deliver the charity's vision and strategic aims, with a primary emphasis on financial leadership. The St Giles Trust are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. They acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented within the third sector and are committed to doing what they can to correct this. They especially welcome applications from people with Lived Experience, as this perspective strengthens their services and keeps their work authentic, informed, and impactful. To find out more, please visit our microsite via the Apply Button. For an informal conversation about the role or process please contact our Executive Search Partners, Green Park, on Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 7th June 2026
Hybrid with 1-2 days per week in London (Camberwell) St Giles Trust is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years, they have worked with people held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse, or the criminal justice system, supporting them to transform their lives and build a positive future. As a national organisation working across England and Wales with offices in London, Norwich, Cardiff, Leeds, Coventry and Wolverhampton, and with a turnover of around £17 million, they deliver life-changing services through three key pillars of work: Poverty: Tackling the root causes of poverty, providing both emergency relief and long-term support to help people move towards independence and employment. Violence & Exploitation: Supporting those affected by violence, abuse, and exploitation, and preventing future harm through credible, empathetic intervention. Justice System: Helping people in prison and in the community to break the cycle of disadvantage, rebuild their lives, and access positive opportunities. They have a proud 60-year history of helping people who have faced the toughest challenges in life; people who have been marginalised or held back by poverty, violence and exploitation, to build better futures for themselves and their families. Their approach is informed by the people they serve. The majority of their team have lived experience of the issues their clients face. They have been there, they understand, and they use that insight every day to offer credible, compassionate, and life-changing support. Independent research has shown that for every £1 invested in St Giles work, society benefits by £10. That s impact that transforms lives, families, and whole communities. As they deliver their ambitious five-year strategy, they are determined to continue growing their reach, impact, and ability to change lives through empathy, trust and opportunity. In order to realise this ambition, they are seeking a new Chief Operating Officer. Their new Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management for Finance, IT, Governance and Safeguarding, Central Services (including property & facilities, Health and Safety and Office Management), Data Protection/Information Security, procurement and contract management. They will play a key role in supporting the CEO, Board, and Leadership Team to deliver the charity s vision and strategic aims, with a primary emphasis on financial leadership. The St Giles Trust are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. They acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented within the third sector and are committed to doing what they can to correct this. They especially welcome applications from people with Lived Experience, as this perspective strengthens their services and keeps their work authentic, informed, and impactful. To find out more, please visit our microsite via the Apply Button. Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 7th June 2026
May 13, 2026
Full time
Hybrid with 1-2 days per week in London (Camberwell) St Giles Trust is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years, they have worked with people held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse, or the criminal justice system, supporting them to transform their lives and build a positive future. As a national organisation working across England and Wales with offices in London, Norwich, Cardiff, Leeds, Coventry and Wolverhampton, and with a turnover of around £17 million, they deliver life-changing services through three key pillars of work: Poverty: Tackling the root causes of poverty, providing both emergency relief and long-term support to help people move towards independence and employment. Violence & Exploitation: Supporting those affected by violence, abuse, and exploitation, and preventing future harm through credible, empathetic intervention. Justice System: Helping people in prison and in the community to break the cycle of disadvantage, rebuild their lives, and access positive opportunities. They have a proud 60-year history of helping people who have faced the toughest challenges in life; people who have been marginalised or held back by poverty, violence and exploitation, to build better futures for themselves and their families. Their approach is informed by the people they serve. The majority of their team have lived experience of the issues their clients face. They have been there, they understand, and they use that insight every day to offer credible, compassionate, and life-changing support. Independent research has shown that for every £1 invested in St Giles work, society benefits by £10. That s impact that transforms lives, families, and whole communities. As they deliver their ambitious five-year strategy, they are determined to continue growing their reach, impact, and ability to change lives through empathy, trust and opportunity. In order to realise this ambition, they are seeking a new Chief Operating Officer. Their new Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management for Finance, IT, Governance and Safeguarding, Central Services (including property & facilities, Health and Safety and Office Management), Data Protection/Information Security, procurement and contract management. They will play a key role in supporting the CEO, Board, and Leadership Team to deliver the charity s vision and strategic aims, with a primary emphasis on financial leadership. The St Giles Trust are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. They acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented within the third sector and are committed to doing what they can to correct this. They especially welcome applications from people with Lived Experience, as this perspective strengthens their services and keeps their work authentic, informed, and impactful. To find out more, please visit our microsite via the Apply Button. Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 7th June 2026
Part-time Tuesday to Thursday Based across London pantries (including Dalston once open) Ref: POC-261 Are you a proactive, hands-on individual with strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting communities? Do you enjoy working in practical environments and helping services run smoothly day to day? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Pantry Operations Coordinator to support the delivery and growth of our London Pantry programme. 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 vital role Our Pantry programme provides access to affordable food alongside opportunities for connection, support and community building. Our Pantries are more than food spaces they are welcoming community hubs that help people build stability and positive futures. You will coordinate the day-to-day running of three London Pantries, ensuring they are well-organised, fully stocked and operating effectively. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will support staff, manage logistics and help develop new Pantry sites. Working across multiple locations, you will: Manage rotas and arrange delivery driver cover Coordinate food orders, including fresh produce Ensure Pantries are stocked, organised and ready to open Provide operational cover where needed Support and guide Pantry staff through regular check-ins Assist with the set-up of new Pantry sites, including Dalston Help develop Pantries as welcoming, inclusive community hubs Maintain high standards of health & safety, food hygiene and safeguarding Support monitoring, audits and continuous improvement What we are looking for Experience of supporting delivery of community or frontline services Ability to work in busy, practical environments Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence communicating with staff, volunteers and partners and the ability to support and guide others in their roles Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries A proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach 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. A basic 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: 25 May 2026 at 9am. Interviews: 01 June 2026 on Teams.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Part-time Tuesday to Thursday Based across London pantries (including Dalston once open) Ref: POC-261 Are you a proactive, hands-on individual with strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting communities? Do you enjoy working in practical environments and helping services run smoothly day to day? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Pantry Operations Coordinator to support the delivery and growth of our London Pantry programme. 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 vital role Our Pantry programme provides access to affordable food alongside opportunities for connection, support and community building. Our Pantries are more than food spaces they are welcoming community hubs that help people build stability and positive futures. You will coordinate the day-to-day running of three London Pantries, ensuring they are well-organised, fully stocked and operating effectively. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will support staff, manage logistics and help develop new Pantry sites. Working across multiple locations, you will: Manage rotas and arrange delivery driver cover Coordinate food orders, including fresh produce Ensure Pantries are stocked, organised and ready to open Provide operational cover where needed Support and guide Pantry staff through regular check-ins Assist with the set-up of new Pantry sites, including Dalston Help develop Pantries as welcoming, inclusive community hubs Maintain high standards of health & safety, food hygiene and safeguarding Support monitoring, audits and continuous improvement What we are looking for Experience of supporting delivery of community or frontline services Ability to work in busy, practical environments Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence communicating with staff, volunteers and partners and the ability to support and guide others in their roles Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries A proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach 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. A basic 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: 25 May 2026 at 9am. Interviews: 01 June 2026 on Teams.
Are you a collaborative, highly organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working successfully with socially excluded unemployed people with support needs relating to alcohol and substance use and supporting them to move into sustainable employment? Do you have sound experience of delivering successful one-to-one and group employment activities, applying a creative approach to planning programmes, workshops and activities? If so, St Giles is looking for a Senior Caseworker to join our Skills and Employment team, where you will provide a high-level service to people with complex needs, specifically those with history of substance misuse, developing flexible, holistic and personalised pathways towards employment for clients. 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 work in partnership with Pier Road staff, to identify and receive appropriate referrals to the project and to oversee an ongoing caseload of clients, regularly reviewing progress and applying case management skills to provide a personalised service and meet all set objectives. You will carry out comprehensive initial assessments with clients to produce realistic individual action plans which are regularly reviewed and updated, organise and deliver one-to-one and group activities to prepare clients for employment and to achieve their goals, while also actively supporting clients to navigate and access provision and support available across Bexley. We also count on you to lead on the development and maintenance of strong links with external agencies, landlords, employers and potential work placement hosts to open up opportunities, plus supervise and support Peer Advisors working on the project and allocating tasks according to their ability and capacity. What we are looking for Significant experience of managing a caseload of clients presenting with support needs and achieving set objectives for employment outcomes Experience of supervising or managing volunteers and/or paid staff The ability to carry out risk assessments, in terms of both service delivery and individual action planning; reviewing and updating where necessary The ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group, in particular barriers faced by people with lived in experience 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: 11 May 2026 at 9 a.m. Interviews: 18 May 2026 on Teams
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Are you a collaborative, highly organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working successfully with socially excluded unemployed people with support needs relating to alcohol and substance use and supporting them to move into sustainable employment? Do you have sound experience of delivering successful one-to-one and group employment activities, applying a creative approach to planning programmes, workshops and activities? If so, St Giles is looking for a Senior Caseworker to join our Skills and Employment team, where you will provide a high-level service to people with complex needs, specifically those with history of substance misuse, developing flexible, holistic and personalised pathways towards employment for clients. 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 work in partnership with Pier Road staff, to identify and receive appropriate referrals to the project and to oversee an ongoing caseload of clients, regularly reviewing progress and applying case management skills to provide a personalised service and meet all set objectives. You will carry out comprehensive initial assessments with clients to produce realistic individual action plans which are regularly reviewed and updated, organise and deliver one-to-one and group activities to prepare clients for employment and to achieve their goals, while also actively supporting clients to navigate and access provision and support available across Bexley. We also count on you to lead on the development and maintenance of strong links with external agencies, landlords, employers and potential work placement hosts to open up opportunities, plus supervise and support Peer Advisors working on the project and allocating tasks according to their ability and capacity. What we are looking for Significant experience of managing a caseload of clients presenting with support needs and achieving set objectives for employment outcomes Experience of supervising or managing volunteers and/or paid staff The ability to carry out risk assessments, in terms of both service delivery and individual action planning; reviewing and updating where necessary The ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group, in particular barriers faced by people with lived in experience 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: 11 May 2026 at 9 a.m. Interviews: 18 May 2026 on Teams
