The Nelson Trust
- Full-Time and Part-Time Contracts
- Starting salary from £25,000pa
We are looking for part-time Custody Engagement and Diversion Keyworkers to work within the following Police Custody Suites in South Wales:
- Ystrad Mynach
- Cardiff
- Merthyr Tydfil
These vacancies are to provide early identification and on the day support and engagement, triage and continuity of care, enabling Women and Young Adults to engage in wider community based support which addresses their individual needs.
You will work across the service and extended community teams and partners providing ‘flex’ support in the community where needed.
At The Nelson Trust, we are committed to delivering exceptional services that make a tangible difference in the lives of people. One Wales is an innovative service aimed at providing engagement, support and diversion for Women and Young Adults (18-25) from the criminal justice system including at first contact within police custody.
The One Wales is a partnership between Nelson Trust, Media Academy Cymru, PACT, St Giles and BtheChange dedicated to reducing reoffending and diverting people into appropriate support at the earliest opportunity.
To apply, please visit our website https://www.nelsontrust.com - for a full job description and application form.
Closing Date: 21st July 2025
Quote Reference: W146
NOTE:- CVs will only be accepted in support of a completed application form through our website
Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.