Crisis UK

2 job(s) at Crisis UK

Crisis UK
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. Location : While not required to be based in London, this role does require a regular presence in our London office and pan London sites, with a minimum of one day per week onsite. Home working is available in line with Crisis Hybrid Working Policy. Occasional travel may also be required to other locations across Crisis. Roles : We are currently recruiting for two permanent vacancies. About the role Crisis is recruiting 2 x People Advisors to collaborate with a variety of Directorates including Client Services, Commerce and Enterprise, People and Resources, and Policy and Social Change. The roles will work closely with other People Team colleagues to enable the People and Culture function to boldly deliver an excellent service to Crisis s managers and people. These are varied and exciting roles, with a primary focus on managing employee relations caseloads, alongside opportunities to contribute to People and Culture policies, wellbeing initiatives and project work to make a positive impact across the directorates you support. As a People Advisor, you will be given autonomy to apply your expertise in employee relations, engagement, and people policy to provide customer focussed, pragmatic, and credible advice to managers ensuring equitable practices throughout as priority. These are fantastic opportunities in a supportive and friendly team! About you To be successful in these roles you will have experience of advising on a range of employment areas. You will be able to demonstrate how you ve advised and supported managers through, sometimes complex ER issues, to reach a resolution. You will be confident in your knowledge, ability and interpretation of employment law and best practice, and comfortable building relationships with colleagues, to provide appropriate challenge. You will be interested in shaping People and Culture policy and implementing modern practices. It would be desirable for one of the roles if you have experience of providing People (HR) support in a charity retail environment with the ability to travel and meet with our managers on site across our London shops and warehouse. Both roles will support some of our client services across the UK so occasional travel to some of our regional locations would be required to support the leadership teams on site. If this sounds like you and you want to help deliver our People Team advisory service at this exciting time, we want to hear from you. Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply. We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. Working at Crisis Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness. Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 28 days annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. How do I apply? Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications. Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 23:59 Interview date and location: Wednesday 29th April 2026 Online via Microsoft Teams Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task. AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences Accessibility We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team who will contact you to discuss how we can help. (Contact details on our website) Registered Charity Numbers: E&W, SC040094
Crisis UK
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. About the role The Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Worker will provide person centred assistance during the transition from custody to community integration. By following the Critical Time Intervention model the CTI Worker will collaborate with a range of services to enable the individual to access them and use a range of appropriate interventions to assist the individual to become more independent and connected. We are bold with a culture of continuous improvement and there will be opportunities to contribute to ensure we are providing the best possible service. This also combines with an equitable approach to ensure that any systemic barriers are challenged and that the voices, experiences and stories of people navigating this transition are heard. The impact of this work will continue to build on the evidence that the CTI service ends homelessness. About you Being person centred to build relationships, use assessments and develop goals and actions that are based on what is important for the individual. Working within the principles of the Critical Time Intervention model and understanding the challenges faced in the transition from custody to community integration. Building and maintaining good working relationships within HM Prison & Probation Service and other organisations to assist with receiving referrals, signposting, making external referrals and advocacy. Promote engagement with co-production opportunities within the service as well as actively seeking feedback on service delivery and improvement from the people accessing the service. Using reflective practice, caseload management meetings and personal development opportunities to deliver a quality service and work within the values of Crisis. Being able to identify and manage safeguarding concerns utilising a range of communication methods. Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply. We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. Working at Crisis Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness. Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness. As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage. Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%. 28 days annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly. And more! (Full list of benefits available on website). Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. How do I apply? Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications. Closing date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 23:59 Interview process: Competency-based interview followed by a service user panel interview Interview date and location: Wednesday 6 May 2026 in-person at Crisis Skylight South Wales, 163 St Helens Road, Swansea, SA14DQ Accessibility We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.