Flexible Women’s Diversion & Support Navigator

St Giles Trust; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous leave allowance

Staff pension

Life insurance (4 x annual salary)

Flexible working

Job summary

St Giles Trust is seeking a compassionate practitioner to provide practical support to women involved in the criminal justice system, across custody and community settings. You’ll help identify priorities, access services and address barriers such as housing, mental health, substance use and finances.

You will carry out holistic assessments, co-produce risk plans, provide outreach, advocacy and referrals, and work with police and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in casework within criminal justice or safeguarding settings.
• Understanding barriers faced by women in the criminal justice system.
• Lived experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments and co-produce action and risk management plans with women.
• Provide outreach, advice and advocacy, connecting women with housing, benefits, health, education, training, employment and family support.
• Build effective relationships with police, community organisations and specialist services to strengthen referrals and joined-up support.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns, follow procedures and maintain professional boundaries.
• Keep accurate case records, capture outcomes and contribute to project monitoring and reporting.
• Plan positive case closures so women know where to turn for ongoing support.

Skills

Casework experience

Advocacy

Outreach

Relationship building

Job description

St Giles Trust is seeking a compassionate practitioner to provide practical support to women involved in the criminal justice system, across custody and community settings. You’ll help identify priorities, access services and address barriers such as housing, mental health, substance use and finances.

You will carry out holistic assessments, co-produce risk plans, provide outreach, advocacy and referrals, and work with police and partner agencies.