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Job Purpose
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of "one of the bravest and most inspired underground troupes on the planet" (New York Times, 2015). Belarus Free Theatre is a unique campaigning theatre company highly respected in the UK and internationally, whose work crosses the arts, human rights and advocacy. Based between Belarus and the UK you will be part of a small team working from the offices of the Young Vic, where BFT is an associate company. Our London team supports international work created between Belarus and the UK, including vital political theatre, education programmes and international campaigning activities.
Job description
The General Manager, under the oversight of Co-Executive Director, will lead the UK office activities, including the company’s financial and administrative management.
Working closely with the Artistic Directors and Co-Executive Director, the General Manager will support the production of the company’s programme of events and campaigns in the U.K. and internationally, liaising with partners and negotiating a future life for all company projects. The General Manager will also support BFT’s media work under the leadership of BFT’s Head of PR.
The General Manager needs to be flexible in their approach and ready to react accordingly to the constantly changing realities of the company’s existence in Belarus and creative work in the UK.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Running of the day-to-day operations of the company and the UK office at the Young Vic or working remotely from home;
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of individual project budgets, ensuring all budget tracking documentation is accurate and up to date;
- Liaising with BFT’s Minsk office and company members in Belarus;
- Responsible for organising all logistics and admin for the company's international tours (visas, booking tickets, covid-tests etc);
- Conducting regular review and implementation of BFT’s policies (including insurance and security), procedures (including offline and online risk assessment) and internal controls;
- Managing and regularly update the database (GoodCRM);
- Managing and regularly update the office filing systems;
- Processing payroll, invoices, staff expenditure, expenses and petty cash, managing reporting to HMRC and other bodies;
- Coordinating the company’s audit and financial reporting to funders;
- Inputing all expenditure into Sage, run reports, keep accurate records;
- Leading on all communication tasks and projects;
- Managing BFT’s website and making updates across all sections.
Person Specifications
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
- A relevant university degree in management and/or media field;
- Three to five years of professional experience in management and/or communications with progressively increasing responsibility;
- Preferably previous work experience in human rights organisation and experience in advocacy;
- Facility with social media and website content management, including Wordpress and other packages, and a drive to stay current with evolving digital technologies;
- Proven track-record of working efficiently with CRM databases (ideally GoodCRM) Knowledge of accounting systems (ideally Sage);
- Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages (preferably Russian) relevant to BFT’s focus region (Europe, particularly Central and Eastern Europe) is a plus;
- Training in cyber security is a bonus.
Key competences and skills
- Organised, with an ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
- Collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to adapt for a range of audiences, sensitive to cultural communication differences, and ability to work well others;
- Understanding of audiences, ability to identify different stakeholders and navigate between them;
- A keen focus on detail and accuracy while keeping sight of big-picture goals;
- Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;
- Good judgment and self-awareness.
Apply for this role:
We ask you to submit your CV and supporting letter in a word document by midnight on December 3rd, 2021. Your supporting letter should demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Please note that the CV and supporting letter should be no more than two pages in length each. This length restriction is intended to limit the effort required of applicants, and enable a quicker first stage review on the part of BFT.
Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is Friday, December 3rd 2021, however, we will be reviewing CV’s on a rolling basis and may shortlist before this deadline.
First round interviews will take place from 7th December. Second round interviews will take place from 13th December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
In this role you will be responsible for the development of policy in line with our strategic aims to drive and influence change to improve the lives of people with Crohn’s and Colitis. You will lead the development and delivery of effective policy and advocacy across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure a strong voice for people affected by the conditions.
As well as drive new initiatives to develop and deliver tactical plans for the policy team which meet our strategic objectives, you will be a member of the joint leadership team that contributes to the leadership, planning and delivery of cross-team projects within the Charity.
About you
You will be a seasoned campaigner who has delivered effective public facing campaigns with a thorough understanding of how campaigns and policy work together to deliver demonstrable impact, ideally in healthcare. This role will interact with leaders in the NHS and elsewhere and you will need to be a credible presence speaking to our agenda.
The future
The charity is at a really exciting point. We are in excellent financial health and moving to a new strategy which will give you the chance to put a personal stamp on the actions we are taking to improve the quality of life for people with Crohn’s and Colitis.
If this sounds like you then go ahead and apply.... we look forward to hearing from you.
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Job Title: Independent Advocate
Accountable to: Head of Operations
Responsible to: Advocacy Services Manager
Reporting to: Independent Advocacy Team Leader
Location: Gaddum House, professional and community settings
Salary: £21,589
Hours: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
Job Summary
Gaddum Advocacy aims to promote social inclusion, equality and social justice through the promotion, delivery and understanding of Advocacy. We provide all statutory health and social care advocacy services to the citizens and residents of Manchester.
We also deliver a Culturally Appropriate Advocacy service to Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people accessing Mental Health services across Manchester in both inpatient and community settings.
Our Independent Advocates work in partnership with the people they support to represent their views and wishes and uphold their rights.
Job Purpose
- To provide Independent Advocacy for eligible individuals under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and NHS regulations as necessary.
- To provide Independent Advocacy in a range of settings including mental health wards and rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, supported accommodation, care homes and private residences.
To promote social inclusion, equality and social justice through advocacy
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Benefits:
Health Care (Cash plan)
Optional day off to volunteer
Option to buy and sell additional holiday
Life Assurance
Bike2Work Scheme
Home Based: Tower Hamlets,London
Job reference: 130
Permanent contract
Full time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: £22,500.00 - £25,623.00 per annum, plus London weighting £3,182.00 per annum+ Benefits (dependent on experience)
Due to the nature of the role and In line with legislation, the successful candidate will need to confirm and demonstrate that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated, or be able to provide certified medical exemption.
Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Independent Advocate to join the London team. The post will be home based working acrossTower Hamlets, London.
You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
Ideally, you will have strong experience working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.
You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.
You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.
Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will only be paid once in the London zones 1-6.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
As a minimum you should have:
- A good understanding of statutory advocacy under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendments)
- An understanding of relevant public sector complaints processes
- Experience providing written reports to a high standard
- Ability to form positive boundaried working relationships with a wide range of clients
- Ability to support clients who may have a range of particular communication and other needs
- Ability to provide non-instructed advocacy
- Ability to manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of subjects
- Ability to research options to ensure clients can make an informed choice
- Excellent communications skills, able to communicate sensitively and empathetically
- Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and other organisations
- Manage risk to self and others
- Good personal planning and organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- An effective team player
- Flexible positive approach
Ideally you will also have:
- An excellent working knowledge and experience working within the frameworks of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendments)
- Knowledge of advocacy best practice and experience delivering advocacy to the highest standards
- Excellent knowledge of public and third sector organisations and processes
- Experience of using relevant complaints processes
- Completed the National Advocacy Qualification
- Knowledge of non-Instructed advocacy
- Experience of working with people with a range of needs including acquired brain injury, autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health problems (including diagnosed mental disorders)
- Willingness to work in a range of environments
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline 9am, Friday 10th December 2021. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria and have and your notice period.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]pohwer .net quoting reference 130.
Previous unsuccessful candidates do not need to apply.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 10th December 2021
Interviews: Monday 20th December 2021
A DBS check will be required for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
nia’s Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) service is double quality marked holding SafeLives Leading Lights accreditation and the Advice Quality Standard. The IDVA team provides a specialist service to victims who are at high-risk of serious harm or homicide from intimate partners, expartners or family members, with the aim of securing their safety and the safety of their children.
About the post
The post is currently funded until March 2022 (an extension is possible).
About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 8th December 2021
Interview date: 17th December 2021
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
We provide Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) services in Haringey and Hackney where specialist IDVAs support women who have been identified by the MARAC as being at high risk of serious domestic violence and homicide. The services are double accredited holding SafeLives Leading Light status and the Advice Quality Standard for casework with women.
About the post
This post is currently funded until March 2023. In the role of IDVA for older women you will be responsible for providing pro-active service to women aged 55-years and over who have been assessed at being at risk of domestic violence (intimate partner and/or familial) to improve safety and reduce re-victimisation.
You will conduct detailed risk assessments and develop appropriate individual safety and support plans with women, providing information and advocacy support to women to make informed decisions on issues such as housing, welfare, education, health, welfare benefits, counselling, legal rights (criminal and civil) and child protection.
You will provide a service that is sensitive to the needs of women who face additional obstacles to reporting/accessing services as a result of their age, including women with mental health issues, learning disabilities, from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee communities, and women who are disabled, chronically ill and/or otherwise vulnerable and/or intimidated.
About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 10am, 8th December 2021
Interview date: 16th December 2021
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Benefits:
Health Care (Cash plan)
Optional day off to volunteer
Option to buy and sell additional holiday
Life Assurance
Bike2Work Scheme
Home Based: Beeston, Nottingham
Job reference: 142
Contract type: Permanent
Full time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: £20,000.00 - £22,438.00 per annum+ Benefits (dependent on experience)
Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Relevant Person’s Paid Representative Advocate to join the Nottingham team. The post will be home based working acrossBeeston, Nottingham.
You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
Ideally, you will have strong experience working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.
You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.
You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.
Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will only be paid once within the Nottinghamshire area.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
As a minimum you should have:
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Experience of working with people with a range of impairments or disturbances of the mind or brain such as, but not limited to:
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Learning disability
- Mental health
- Acquired brain injury
- Serious physical illness
- Substance misuse
- Ability to form positive boundaried working relationships with a wide range of clients with a range of communication and other needs
- Ability to work with people who have complex needs, including challenging behaviour
- Ability to manage a complex caseload
- Excellent communications skills, able to communicate sensitively and empathetically
- Good personal planning and organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- An effective team player
- Flexible positive approach Willingness to travel as required by the role or POhWER.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and a commitment to managing your own continued professional develop through a variety of means
Ideally you will also have:
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other relevant legislation such as The Mental Health Act 2007, The Care Act 2014 and The Human Rights Act 1998
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults procedures
- Experience of working within the voluntary and or health and social care sectors
- Experience of working within an advocacy organisation
- Knowledge of Health & Social Care services
- Experience of 24hr care homes residential and nursing
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS amendments 2009
- Knowledge of the Human Rights Act (i.e. Articles 5 & 8)
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant case law
- Qualifications: 301-304 NAQ Core Units
Special Requirements:
- Advocates will need to travel independently of public transport (exceptions apply in London)
- The person filling the RPPR role will also need some or all of the following skills, experience and knowledge as indicated by the post details:
- Your work must be within reasonable daily travelling distance of your home.
- Willingness to work in hospital or residential environments which may include secure hospital wards
- Knowledge and experience of working with people who have their liberty restricted
- Knowledge of Risk management in hospital / residential environments
- Experience of / ability to work with people with profound needs or challenging / disturbed behaviour
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline 9am, Monday 6th December 2021. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] .net quoting reference 142.
Interviews are due to held in person.
Previous unsuccessful candidates do not need to apply.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th December 2021
Interviews: To be confirmed
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Morgan, Community Manager.
A DBS check will be required for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Reference ID: 142
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline 9am, Monday 6th December 2021.
In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation. We provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vuln... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Benefits:
Health Care (Cash plan)
Optional day off to volunteer
Option to buy and sell additional holiday
Life Assurance
Bike2Work Scheme
Office/Unit Based: Crawley, Leatherhead
Job reference: 107
Contract Type: Permanent
Part time: 21 hours a week, 3 days per week. Days to be confirmed at interview.
Salary: £11,351.35 - £12,735.08 per annum, pro rata (Full time equivalent £20,000.00 to £22,438.00 per annum) (dependent on experience) annum + benefits
Due to the nature of the role and In line with legislation, the successful candidate will need to confirm and demonstrate that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated, or be able to provide certified medical exemption.
Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Secure & Complex Services Advocate to join our Crawley/Leatherhead team working on our Advocacy contract. Successful candidates will be expected to become proficient across all of these services so we are looking for people with a passion and willingness to build on current experience and strive to continually develop.
You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with multiple mental health needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
Ideally, you will have strong experience working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.
You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.
You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.
Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
As a minimum you should have:
- Ability to form positive boundaried working relationships with a wide range of clients
- Ability to support clients who may have a range of particular communication and other needs
- Ability to manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of subjects
- Ability to research options to ensure clients can make an informed choice
- Excellent communications skills, able to communicate sensitively and empathetically
- Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and other organisations
- Manage risk to self and others
- Good personal planning and organisational skills.
- Good IT skills
- An effective team player
- Flexible positive approach
Ideally you will also have:
- Knowledge of good advocacy practice
- Knowledge of public and third sector organisations and processes
- Completed National Advocacy Qualification
- Experience of working with people with different needs
Special Requirements:
- Your work must be within reasonable daily travelling distance of your home.
- Advocates will need to have use of their own car and travel independently of public transport (exceptions apply in London).
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline 9am, Monday 13 December 2021. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] .net quoting reference 107.
Previous unsuccessful candidates do not need to apply.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 13 December 2021
Interviews: To be confirmed
A DBS check will be required for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline 9am, Monday 13 December 2021. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone interested in developing their career as an Advocacy and Support Team Manager. You will join our established Advocacy and Support Service as the new Senior Management Team Leader. Your role will be a permanent term position working full time, 37.5 hours per week work based at our Canterbury Hub and delivering services across Kent. You will hold a case load as well as managing a team delivery complex case work, mentoring partnerships, activities and youth engagement and support activities including a Youth Ambassador programme and Youth Forum. Full induction for the role will be provided. Our advocacy and support services are empowering and holistic in nature and work alongside our Learning for Life Team.
You will be strategic in your thinking and a proactive and resourceful individual on the practical and operational level. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the UK advocacy environment for refugees and asylum seekers; experience in report writing and monitoring, together with the ability to multi-task and work with a number of conflicting demands and multiple deadlines; an excellent communicator, relationship builder, team player, leader and manager.
Are you a compassionate individual who has thought about a career in the Violence Against Women Sector?
Would you like to help offer support to hundreds of victims and survivors of stalking, domestic violence & abuse, and sexual violence?
Who are we?
Aurora New Dawn is a feminist led charity dedicated to ending violence against women and children, and hidden violence. Since 2011, we have offered safety, support, advocacy, and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking. We are a passionate and enthusiastic team, delivering a variety of services across Hampshire and beyond.
DVA Car / Helpline Advocate Job Outline:
This role comprises of two parts, worked on a rota basis and totalling an 30.5 hours per week:
- Week one:
- To provide an out-of-hours, face-to-face crisis response to incidents of domestic violence in Hampshire (based in Southampton), working alongside officers from Hampshire Constabulary (20hrs).
These shifts are between 17.00hrs – 03.00hrs, Friday and Saturday
- Operating an Out of Hours DVA Helpline (10.5hrs)- working from home answering calls, processing, and reviewing referrals, calling survivors to offer emotional and practical support.
These shifts are Monday – Friday (1700-0800hrs) Saturday and Sundays (combination of 9hr (0800hrs – 1700hrs) and 15hr (1700hrs – 0800hrs) shifts)
- Week two:
Operating an Out of Hours DVA Helpline (30.5hrs)- working from home answering calls, processing, and reviewing referrals, calling survivors to offer emotional and practical support.
These shifts are Monday – Friday (1700-0800hrs) Saturday and Sundays (combination of 9hr (0800hrs – 1700hrs) and 15hr (1700hrs – 0800hrs) shifts)
Core Duties include: -.
- Take the role of Project Advocate within the Aurora DVA car service, working with clients who are experiencing domestic abuse.
- Deliver an on-call service to clients, on a rota basis and alongside officers from Hampshire constabulary, offering independent, face-to-face support at the time of incident.
- Sitting within police teams offering independent, face-to-face or telephone support.
- Identify and assess the risks of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
- Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation, helping them to begin to regain control of their lives.
- Provide a pro-active, short-term crisis intervention service.
- Undertake the allocation of onward referrals ensuring each client receives the appropriate service individual to their needs, to help keep them and their children safe.
- Liaise with other agencies (both voluntary and statutory) to facilitate onward referrals, as above.
- Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records using the database and contribute to monitoring information for the service.
- Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
What we’re looking for:
Some experience of providing support to people experiencing domestic abuse, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity, is desirable but not essential. Applications from those with demonstrable transferable skills and good knowledge and understanding of the issues facing those experiencing Domestic Violence & Abuse (DVA) would also be welcomed.
- A well-organised individual with a passion for helping survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
- You’ll need to be flexible and adaptable, capable of working under pressure.
- Someone who can communicate effectively with a range of people and professionals
- The ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries when working with those who are experiencing crisis.
- The ability to communicate sensitively with survivors who may be distressed
- Understanding of Safeguarding, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
- Any experience working for a SME charity or non-profit, is beneficial but not essential.
Additional information:
- Details of how to apply can be found via our website.
- DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- This post will be based in either Portsmouth or Southampton with regular local travel, including to our main office base in Portsmouth, so it is essential that you have your own transport. Travel further afield may occasionally be required.
- This is a fixed term contract until September 2024. Continuation will be dependent on funding.
We encourage applications from women of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is diverse in terms of skills, experiences and abilities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic women, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
#Please note: This post is open to Female applicants only, as a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
Full Non-Personnel Police Vetting will be required on acceptance of employment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply:
For further details on this vacancy and how to apply please visit Aurora New Dawn website
You are advised to read the job description and person specification carefully as the decision to shortlist you for interview will be based on the information you provide in your letter.
The deadline for all applications is 9.00am 22nd November 2021
Interviews – week commencing 29th November 2021
Interviews will be conducted via face to face or via Microsoft Teams
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We would be interested to hear from applicants who hold the IMCA & Children’s Advocacy qualification. Or those who have experience of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Children’s Act. Equally we are happy to support the right candidate to achieve the Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification in these advocacy specialisms.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for almost 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering the Waltham Forest area. Your role will be home based for the administrative tasks, and you will travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across Waltham Forest to meet with clients and professionals. Full time Advocates will work 35 hours a week, between Monday and Saturday 9-5pm. The posts are permanent contracts with a salary between £23,000- £30,000 per annum Pro rata. Part time hours will be approx. 17.5 per week, days and times to be agreed to meet service requirements.
You will deliver high-quality Advocacy and empowerment, and you’ll be willing to obtain the Independent Advocacy Qualification if you don’t already hold it.
About you
You will have some experience of working, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have multiple support needs is desirable, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. This could be in a paid or voluntary capacity.
You must be fully COVID vaccinated, unless medically exempt.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met in order to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empowerment by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities and will make a real difference every day. We support Advocates to gain the Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification with disciplines suitable for the role they work. We also offer regular support with professional development.
You will also receive:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
- Support with continuous professional development.
- Supportive working environment with remote access to colleagues, managers and staff intranet.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential. We are a disability Confident employer.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 3rd December
Online written assessment using Word and email: Monday 13th December
Interviews via Teams: Tuesday 14th December
How to apply
To apply for this role please access our website and sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
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About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
IRIS improves the quality of care given by GP surgeries to women experiencing domestic violence. IRIS is a collaboration between LB Hackney (public health) and nia. The IRIS Advocate will work alongside the Senior IRIS Advocate Educator to roll out the service across the Corporation of City and London borough of Hackney and support women referred to the service.
About the post
The post is currently funded until September 2022 (with a possibility of extension).
About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 10am, 6th December 2021
Interview date: 15th December 2021
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
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We invite applications for an exciting opportunity to join the advocacy team at Respond. we are currently working online and in person, so the post is home based, with the option to return to work from our London office post Covid-19.
The post is part of the CouRAGEus project and is funded until March 2022 with possible further funding. You would be joining a team of three ISVAs and a harmful practices and domestic violence advocate. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who has experience of supporting autistic people or people with a learning disability and would like to move into the area of advocacy. Or perhaps you have experience of advocacy and want to gain experience of working with autistic people and people with a learning disability. We would encourage you to apply if you feel you have transferrable skills and knowledge which fit the job description.
This unique opportunity may well be the next step in your career advancement with a commitment from Respond to support and develop your skills in all areas of the role, including your knowledge of trauma and its impact of people with a learning disability, autistic people or both.
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To apply: Via CharityJob with a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification criteria. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date: 19th November
Interview date/s (by Zoom): 23rd and/or 24th Novembe
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Job Benefits:
Health Care (Cash plan)
Optional day off to volunteer
Option to buy and sell additional holiday
Life Assurance
Bike2Work Scheme
Home Based: Beeston, Nottingham
Job reference: 148
Contract type: Permanent
Working hour: 33.3 hours, 4.5 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: £18,000.00 - £20,194.20 per annum, pro rata (full time equivalent salary £20,000.00 - £22,438.00 per annum+ Benefits (dependent on experience)
Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Relevant Person’s Paid Representative to join the Nottingham team. The post will be home based working across Beeston, Nottingham.
You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
Ideally, you will have strong experience working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.
You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.
You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.
Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will only be paid within the Buckinghamshire area.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
As a minimum you should have:
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Experience of working with people with a range of impairments or disturbances of the mind or brain such as, but not limited to:
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Learning disability
- Mental health
- Acquired brain injury
- Serious physical illness
- Substance misuse
- Ability to form positive boundaried working relationships with a wide range of clients with a range of communication and other needs
- Ability to work with people who have complex needs, including challenging behaviour
- Ability to manage a complex caseload
- Excellent communications skills, able to communicate sensitively and empathetically
- Good personal planning and organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- An effective team player
- Flexible positive approach Willingness to travel as required by the role or POhWER.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and a commitment to managing your own continued professional develop through a variety of means
Ideally you will also have:
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other relevant legislation such as The Mental Health Act 2007, The Care Act 2014 and The Human Rights Act 1998
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults procedures
- Experience of working within the voluntary and or health and social care sectors
- Experience of working within an advocacy organisation
- Knowledge of Health & Social Care services
- Experience of 24hr care homes residential and nursing
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS amendments 2009
- Knowledge of the Human Rights Act (i.e. Articles 5 & 8)
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant case law
- Qualifications: 301-304 NAQ Core Units
Special Requirements:
- Advocates will need to travel independently of public transport (exceptions apply in London)
- The person filling the RPPR role will also need some or all of the following skills, experience and knowledge as indicated by the post details:
- Your work must be within reasonable daily travelling distance of your home.
- Willingness to work in hospital or residential environments which may include secure hospital wards
- Knowledge and experience of working with people who have their liberty restricted
- Knowledge of Risk management in hospital / residential environments
- Experience of / ability to work with people with profound needs or challenging / disturbed behaviour
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline 9am, Monday 6th Decemberr 2021. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] .net quoting reference 148.
Interviews are due to held in person.
Previous unsuccessful candidates do not need to apply.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th December 2021
Interviews: Date to be confirmed
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Morgan, Community Manager.
A DBS check will be required for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline 9am, Monday 6th December 2021. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.
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The Autism Hub / ALAG are looking for an experienced Advocate Case Worker, who has knowledge and at least 2 years experience working with autistic adults and also with adults living with mental health conditions.
You will be joining a small yet dynamic and expanding team. We are a grass roots organisation and in the process of exciting developments in our services. We value and welcome innovative ideas, creativity and passion!
Responsibilites include:
- Access appropriate services that include health, social care and voluntary sector services
- Liaise with external agencies to ensure their services are adjusted to meet the needs of autistic individuals
- Provide post-diagnostic support
- Support with form filling
- Attend MDT meetings with other professionals
- Attend appeals and tribunal meetings
- Support with barriers to requesting an assessment for diagnosis
- Overcome barriers to employment and training opportunities
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