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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join the Domestic Abuse Specialist Service. They will be supporting survivors of domestic abuse in partnership with the Sussex High Harm Perpetrator Programme. This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026. […]

Community Fundraiser

Community Fundraiser We are looking for a passionate and proactive Community Fundraiser to engage individuals in local communities to maximise income generation by developing and maintaining relationships. If you feel you have the skills and experience for this varied and extremely rewarding role, then apply today! Position: Community FundraiserLocation: Hybrid – with a minimum of […]

Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Caseworker

Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Caseworker£11,500 pro rata per annum, full-time equivalent of £23,000 p/a (Successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale. A higher salary will only be considered for exceptional candidates with strong evidence of relevant experience)Part Time (17.5 hours p/w) – Fixed Term contract until 31 March 2026Location: Newport, Gwent REF: SOC-251Are you a compassionate, organised and proactive individual who has either worked on an offender-led support project or had personal experience of the criminal justice system or have served a prison sentence? Do you have experience of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups?If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a target-driven Caseworker to join our comprehensive communities-based team in Wales, where you work collaboratively to provide a high-level service to young people who have faced challenges in education, been under the influence of, dealt or supplied substances, or been affected by violence or trauma.About St Giles TrustAn 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 opportunityThis multi-faceted role will see our successful candidate assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, and then produce support and risk management plans based on these assessments, ensuring you promote inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process.We will also count on you to deliver a holistic support service, providing practical assistance with social and housing support, employment, training and education options, benefits work and debt advice, and to develop and maintain relationships with referral agencies, including police, Youth Offending Team and Youth Offending Institutions and local authorities. Closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying a survival plan for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for ongoing support and assisting with providing monitoring information that will help with the evaluation of the project are also key duties.What we are looking forExperience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs.Experience in negotiating with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of a project.The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project.An understanding of the need to use support plans.Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused.Excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.A flexible, professional and empathetic 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, season ticket loan and much more.As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting, and promoting the safety of our clients. An enhanced DBS check with barred list is required for all successful applicants. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.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.Closing date: 11 pm, 27 April 2025.           Interviews: 06 May 2025 in Cardiff

Sight Loss Council Engagement Manager

Sight Loss Council Engagement Manager – WalesLocation:             Home basedSalary:                 21,840 p.a. (£36,400 p.a. FTE)Contract type:       Fixed term 2 years – part time (3 days / 21 working hours per week)About WCBWales Council of the Blind is the only independent umbrella agency for vision impairment in Wales representing blind and partially sighted people and the clubs and societies who support them. Our independence enables us to act as an impartial observer, advocate, intermediary and evaluator for this complex, diverse group of organisations and services.What this job is aboutSight Loss Council members use their lived experience to tackle local and national issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) are led by blind and partially sighted volunteers. There are a number already in existence in England and Scotland, but now it’s time to establish a further SLC in Wales. Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) funds and oversees the Sight Loss Councils.For this role we are seeking someone who is blind or partially sighted, with the ability to use their experience to be an effective voice to improve the lives of people with sight loss and create an effective change in Wales.Job overviewTo deliver a national Sight Loss Council in Wales under the auspices of Wales Council of the Blind (WCB).To engage with blind and partially sighted people throughout Wales making sure that their voices are represented through the SLC and to respond to key issues and themes as they arise.To develop and implement Local Action Groups across the region. Initially these will be 3 groups coterminous with Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB; Betsi Cadwaladr UHB; Hywel Dda UHB.To lead on the engagement with other sector partners and stakeholders to ensure a robust national network to successfully deliver all engagement project work. This would include working with the Wales Vision Forum.To enable the Wales SLC to contribute to the UK agenda and have an influence on the TPT SLC programme.Special RequirementsSupport at events outside of normal working hours will be required from time to time.Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required.A willingness to work in an environment with Guide Dogs is essential. How to applyPlease click here to view the Job Description.Download an application form here.Equality and Diversity formTo apply email your Application Form along with a CV and Equalities Monitoring Form (optional) to richard@wcb-ccd.org.ukPlease submit your CV and complete the downloadable application form to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and what you would bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your statement.Closing Date for applications: Midnight, 27 April 2025Interview date: 2nd May, 2025.Interviews will be held via video conferencing (using Zoom – available from zoom.com). Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application to us.

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