We’re looking for someone with lived experience of disability, mental health issues or a long term condition who would relish the opportunity to support groups of disabled people about the things that matter to them. As well as a pan disability group for our members, you’ll also support groups for people with learning disabilities and for people with mental health issues, focusing in on the different issues that matter to them. A committed advocate for disability rights, you’ll be someone able to speak and write confidently about sometimes complex issues and form positive working relationships with people in authority. You’ll work with our communications team to get messages out to our members and other stakeholders, and you’ll be confident collating responses to consultations and conducting research.
In return, you will get the opportunity to work in a unique organisation - one that delivers both for disabled people and the wider Barnet community. You'll also find yourself part of a friendly and supportive team, most of whom have lived experience of disability and are interested in using that experience to create a positive social impact.
Working 21 hours a week, you will have a certain amount of flexibility as to how you arrange your hours, but you will need to be prepared to work one or two evenings a month for engagement meetings, for which time off in lieu can be taken. The role may be temporarily home based for periods depending on the situation with Covid-19, but the essence of the role is very much Barnet based so an ability to work from Colindale when required is essential.
This post is funded by the generous support of the City Bridge Trust until 30th June 2025. Any extension thereafter would be subject to further funding being secured.
To apply provide your full CV and a covering letter which outlines why you are interested in the role and how you would use your lived experience of disability to deliver in a user led and effective way.
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Victim Support are looking to recruit a Triage Independent Victim Advocate (2 posts) for the Clapham Junction office and for the Barking office, London
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.
The main purpose of the job is to provide high quality holistic support to all victims and witnesses of crime referred to Victim Support whether by the Police, another agency or self-referred. You will lead on support for your allocated caseload of clients coordinating with others internally and externally as required. There will be a particular focus on those that are the most vulnerable, including repeat victims and victims of high harm crime.
To be successful in this role you will be expected to provide practical and emotional support in a way that is approachable, flexible and caring, showing empathy at all times, as well as being tenacious in support of your clients and being able to solve problems and surmount the challenges posed by the criminal justice system.
Victim Support offer many benefits and rewards such as, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.
If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.
Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.
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Advocate
Permanent / Fixed term contract until 31st March 2021
30 hours per week 21 for Greater Manchester and 9 hours for Cheshire Children's Rights.
£23388 per annum /pro rata, £18963
Location : First Floor 17 Rowlands Way Wythenshawe M22 5RN
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to advocate for children and young people as well supporting our refugee and migrant work.
We are currently looking for an Advocate to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
A key part of this role will be your ability to provide independent and confidential advocacy support to refugee and migrant young people in Greater Manchester as well as to support the Advocacy Service for children and young people identified as in need of the service across Cheshire East.
. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Qualifications NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant professional area (e.g., Youth and community, Social Work, Education etc).
-Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting refugee and migrant young people (essential)
-Working knowledge of relevant policies and practices relating to child protection and safeguarding of young people (essential)
-Effective methods of working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds. (essential)
-Relevant experience of working with vulnerable children and young people from diverse communities (in particular refugees and migrants). (essential)
-Experience providing flexible and personalised keyworker/advocacy support to vulnerable young people (essential)
-Relevant experience working with a diverse range of partner agencies (essential)
-Experience empowering young people through participation and co- production (essential) .
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The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 17th of August
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VoiceAbility are recruiting for full time and part time advocates to join our Sunderland team. VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England, VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.
About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves.
Location: These roles will be home based. You will need to be able to travel around Sunderland.
Hours: 37.5 Full time role & 22.5 Part time role
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: 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 supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 16th August 2020.
Interviews: Week commencing 24th August 2020.
About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to own transport. There is travel involved in the role.
Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).
NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement of that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.
You may have experience of the following: Advocate, Vulnerable Adults, Social Worker, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Worker, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.
How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.
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Advocate
Following the recent award of a new contract VoiceAbility is recruiting for a part time advocate to join our Oldham team. VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England, VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.
About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves.
Location: These roles will be home based. You will need to be able to travel around Oldham
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: 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 supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm Friday 14th August
Interviews: Date to be confirmed. Interviews will either be held online or at a safe social distance to be advised
About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to own transport. There is travel involved in the role.
Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).
NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement of that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.
You may have experience of the following: Advocate, Vulnerable Adults, Social Worker, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Worker, Charity, Third Sector etc. Advice & Guidance
How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.
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About The Advocacy Project
We help marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We also support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:
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voice their concerns
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understand their rights
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make effective choices about what happens in their lives
We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.
About the role
We’re searching for an exceptional Independent Mental Health Advocate (Forensic) to work in the high secure units at Broadmoor Hospital. The role will have a strong appeal to advocates wishing to specialise in forensic contexts.
This role will provide independent advocacy for adults detained under forensic sections. You’ll also raise awareness of independent advocacy, including for people from minority ethnic communities. You’ll work as part of a team of independent advocates, reporting to the manager for the service.
Key responsibilities
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Provide a one-to-one advocacy service and undertake case work, writing accurate case notes and recording data on our system.
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Provide instructed and non-instructed advocacy where appropriate.
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Give information, support and signposting to inform and empower people on any issues about their treatment under the relevant legislation.
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Meet case-working standards, monitoring system requirements and the goals for our service, making sure everyone needing advocacy is referred into the service in the right way.
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Work within the location-specific engagement protocols, security, confidentiality and safeguarding policies (in addition to the Advocacy Best Practice Handbook).
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Actively promote self-advocacy throughout all work with patients where practical.
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Raise awareness of independent advocacy amongst patients.
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Keep your knowledge of legislation and policy up-to-date, including the mental health act, mental capacity act, care act, and local / national policy.
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Keep up to date with developments and good practice in independent advocacy (including different advocacy models).
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Develop good working relationships with key staff within health and social care services.
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Be an active member of the mental health service, contributing to service planning and providing cover for colleagues when needed.
General responsibilities
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Participate in team meetings and training.
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Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
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Contribute to monitoring reports.
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Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.
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Work to our mission, vision, and values.
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Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.
Person specification
Essential:
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At least two years experience of providing advocacy or supporting people with mental health conditions.
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Understanding of the issues faced by forensic service users with mental health conditions and issues relating to mental capacity.
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Sound knowledge of forensic mental health sections and services, including current issues in policy and practice; knowledge of health and social care practice and legislation.
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Experience of the principles and practice of advocacy and an understanding of different forms of advocacy.
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Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.
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Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
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Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.
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Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.
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Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Desirable:
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Knowledge and experience of advocacy under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (IMCA) and DOLS.
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IMHA qualification (or be studying for an IMHA qualification and committed to completing this within 6 months).
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Understanding of the Accessible Information Standard.
Benefits of working for us
We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.
How to apply
Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.
Upload your application via our website.
Remember to get it to us by the deadline listed on page 1.
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Background: Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through Supporting people; Education; and Campaigning. Our stalking helpline advice and advocacy service offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year. Caseworkers advocate on victims’ behalf with police, social services and other statutory or victim support agencies.
Overall purpose of role:
The overall purpose of the role is to provide expert advice and advocacy to victims of stalking.
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To give guidance and information by telephone, email and face to face to those affected by stalking.
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To provide casework support and advocacy to victims of stalking, liaising with both voluntary and statutory services to ensure positive outcomes for victims.
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To provide support and guidance to volunteers where necessary.
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To support the Stalking Support Team Leader and Helpline Manager where required.
Fixed Term Contract for 6 months, with possibility of extension.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the shortlisting criteria. Note: applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Mission
Our mission is to reduce the risk of violence and aggression through campaigning, education and support.
... Read moreThe client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background: Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through Supporting people; Education; and Campaigning. Our stalking helpline advice and advocacy service offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year. Caseworkers advocate on victims’ behalf with police, social services and other statutory or victim support agencies.
Overall purpose of role:
The overall purpose of the role is to provide expert advice and advocacy to victims of stalking.
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To give guidance and information by telephone, email and face to face to those affected by stalking.
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To provide casework support and advocacy to victims of stalking, liaising with both voluntary and statutory services to ensure positive outcomes for victims.
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To provide line management to helpline sessional staff
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To provide support and guidance to stalking advocates and volunteers where necessary.
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To support the Stalking Support Team Leader and Helpline Manager where required.
Fixed Term Contract to March 2022.
Please refer to attached job description and person specification. To apply, submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the shortlisting criteria. Note: applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Mission
Our mission is to reduce the risk of violence and aggression through campaigning, education and support.
... Read moreThe client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of role
The main duties of this role relate to paid Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) but there is also a requirement to be involved in other strands of advocacy as and when required. This activity will include working with people of all ages, including those with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs, people with physical and sensory impairment, older people and people that lack capacity.
Key tasks
- To provide Independent Advocacy support as defined under the Mental Health Act (2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Care Act (2014), and Advocacy Standards to individuals in community, residential and hospital settings.
- To manage a client caseload and ensure accurate case management and record keeping.
- To provide information, support or signpost clients, to inform or empower individuals on any issues regarding their health and care. Including mental health treatment under the amended 2007 Mental Health Act, deprivation of liberty safeguards under Mental Capacity Act and support with safeguarding under Care Act (2014).
- To advocate for individuals within a variety of meetings relating to their care and treatment, to include ward rounds, case conferences, Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings, mental health assessments, best interests meetings and safeguarding meetings.
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant mental capacity, mental health and community care policy, legislation, case law, and good practice.
- To work within the appropriate legislation, as well as agreed case-working standards and monitoring requirements
Please see attached the full Job Description Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background: Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through Supporting people; Education; and Campaigning. Our stalking helpline advice and advocacy service offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year. Caseworkers advocate on victims’ behalf with police, social services and other statutory or victim support agencies.
Overall purpose of role:
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) has awarded funding to Suzy Lamplugh Trust and partner agencies to continue the proof of concept Multi-Agency Stalking Intervention Programme (MASIP) in London. This is an intervention programme for stalking perpetrators, in an interdisciplinary setting involving partners from the health and criminal justice services as well as the voluntary sector.
The overall purpose of the STAC Senior Stalking Advocate is:
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To provide expert advice and advocacy to high risk victims of stalking within a pioneering multi-disciplinary setting;
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To closely liaise with other professionals in the Stalking Threat Assessment Centre to ensure a robust and holistic response to stalking;
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To work as part of a multi-agency team developing a new response to stalking; and
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To support the STAC Advocacy Service Manager and National Stalking Helpline Manager as required.
Stalking Advocates will have the opportunity to be considered to participate in intensive training on trauma-informed advocacy support as a prerequisite for developing into a new role as a Specialist Stalking Psychological Advocate. Selection for this training programme is expected to take place late Summer 2020 and will be open to people who have had no previous experience of therapy but who are open to doing personal work in a group setting.
This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2021.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter, addressing the shortlisting criteria. Note: Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Mission
Our mission is to reduce the risk of violence and aggression through campaigning, education and support.
... Read moreThe client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role you will be positioned at the heart of this influential sector’s efforts to shape policy on international development, at UK level and beyond, at a time of significant change in the UK’s global role.
You will have an excellent understanding of international development policy, in particular around aid and financing for development which will be a focus area for this role. You will bring your diplomacy, leadership and facilitation skills, and experience of developing impactful policy and advocacy strategies, to convening agreement between diverse member organisations on effective shared plans. You will be a strong communicator, able to present complex policy messages in simple ways for different audiences including the media and members of the public.
You will have solid experience of engaging with the UK Government and policy processes. You will be confident in analysing ODA budgets and complex data sources, drawing conclusions and communicating recommendations effectively. Sound political awareness and understanding of the role of media and public campaigning in influencing policies will enable you to create real impact in this role.
Main purpose of the job
Working with Policy, Advocacy and Research (PAR) team, particularly Aid Policy and Advocacy Manager (Aid PAM) and Bond members, influence the UK government and other stakeholders on effective aid and development finance policies that will reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.
Main responsibilities
- Support Bond’s policy work on UK aid quality and effectiveness
- Deliver a range of influencing activities on UK aid policy
- Convene Bond’s Aid Effectiveness group (AEG) as an inclusive space for regular dialogue and collective action on aid quality and effectiveness, including
- Support Bond’s policy and advocacy work on analysing and influencing the UK government’s response to Covid-19 globally
- Contribute to the work of the PAR team
Person specification
Essential
Expertise in international development
- Strong knowledge and understanding of international development policy, aid quality and effectiveness and development finance issues
- Demonstrable experience in producing high quality analysis and research involving a combination of quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Track record of building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, with strong facilitation and negotiation skills
- Ability to quickly analyse and assess government propositions and approaches, including detailed financial analysis and budget tracking.
Experience of advocacy
- Track-record in developing impactful evidence-based policy positions as part of broader advocacy strategies in international development context
- Experience in direct engagement with government departments and officials and understanding of how to influence decision-making processes in the UK.
- Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced external policy and political environment, ability to spot and take opportunities, act on initiative and undertake quick policy work.
Project management
- Strong project management skills
- Experience of managing donor funded development related projects or research programmes
Relationships and communications
- Strong facilitation and negotiation skills with proven ability to build trust with and broker agreement between diverse players
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (in English) including writing, editing and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate complex policy propositions to a range of audiences (external and internal).
- A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills A strong networker and collaborator
Other personal attributes
- Commitment to the values and objectives of Bond and its members
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of membership-based organisations such as networks and coalitions, ideally within the charity/NGO sector
- Understanding of gender and women’s rights and impact on policy analysis.
- Experience of working in the Global South, and/or engagement on development policy at European and/or international level.
- Experience of working with the media
Benefits
Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Interest free season ticket loan
- 27 days leave as standard for all employees. Additional staff privilege days, normally the period between Christmas and New Year
- 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%)
- Flexible working hours
How to apply
To apply submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by midnight on Sunday 23rd August 2020.
Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.
Bond and equal opportunities
Bond values diversity and works to advance equality. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.
The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.
We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.
Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:
Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change
Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters
Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together
Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging
About You:
You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.
You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.
About the role:
We welcome applications from people seeking part-time (17.5 hours) work as well as full-time (35). All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable.
The purpose of this position is to provide holistic support and advocacy for individuals referred by the GP Practices across the city. The responsibilities will amongst others include:
Practice-based Work to promote an awareness of the experiences and needs of people, predominantly women who are living with, escaping or have a history of DVA particularly in relation to their health.
Advocacy and Support Work by providing effective one to one support, advice, information and advocacy to service users who are experiencing or who have experienced DVA as they are referred from participating GP Practices. Maintain awareness of safeguarding and complete Early Help and/or social services referrals as a matter of urgency.
Contributing to Project Success by managing workload to ensure compliance with IRIS National and local commissioning reporting requirements. Contribute to the development of the IRIS online case management and reporting tool to ensure this is fit for purpose.
This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1
Hours of work: 35 per week
Duration: Fixed Term up to 31st March 2021
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers
Application forms should be returned by midnight 21stAugust 2020. Interviews will be held on 10th September 2020. If you have not heard from us by 2nd September 2020, your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.
We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.
Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:
Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change
Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters
Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together
Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging
About You:
You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.
You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.
About the role:
We welcome applications from people seeking part-time (17.5 hours) work as well as full-time (35). All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable.
The purpose of the position will be to deliver IRIS (Identification and Referral to Improve Safety) domestic violence and abuse (DVA) awareness training to health professionals in General Practice (GP) surgeries to improve their understanding of DVA and to increase the numbers of victims identified and referred for support. The post holder will provide holistic support and advocacy for the individuals referred by the GP Practices. In addition the post holder’s responsibilities will include:
Line Management To line manage the Advocate Educators (AEs) working in the same CCG area, to carry out supervision to the AEs in the same CCG area in line with organisational policy, to carry out case management of the AEs in line with organisational policy and act as an advisor/first point of contact for queries to the AEs and the GP Practice staff in the area and surrounding as required.
Practice-based Work to promote an awareness of the experiences and needs of people, predominantly women who are living with, escaping or have a history of DVA particularly in relation to their health.
Advocacy and Support Work by providing effective one to one support, advice, information and advocacy to service users who are experiencing or who have experienced DVA as they are referred from participating GP Practices. Maintain awareness of safeguarding and complete Early Help and/or social services referrals as a matter of urgency and
Contributing to Project Success by managing workload to ensure compliance with IRIS National and local commissioning reporting requirements. Contribute to the development of the IRIS online case management and reporting tool to ensure this is fit for purpose.
This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1
Hours of work: 35 per week
Duration: Fixed Term to 31st March 2021
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers
Application forms should be returned by midnight 21st August 2020. Interviews will be held on 9th September 2020. If you have not heard from us by 2nd September 2020, your application has been unsuccessful.
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he Women’s Support Centre (WSC) was established in 2008 by Women in Prison (WIP) with the support of Woking Borough Council. The WSC is based in Woking and provides support to women throughout Surrey who are in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system. High quality, innovative services are delivered including 1:1 support and advocacy, group work, counselling, specialist substance misuse, domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation services. The WSC works in partnership with a number of agencies including all Surrey local authorities, the Police, the National Health Service and the National Probation Service.
We are currently looking for a Specialist Domestic Violence Advocate to provide in-depth, trauma informed support to a caseload of women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with, the criminal justice system.
We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
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The advocate will be responsible for the face to face delivery of the complaints advocacy service and will report to the service manager. A working knowledge and understanding of advocacy services across a range of areas is required, and a sound understanding of discrimination and inclusion issues. The candidate will need to be able to demonstrate good listening and negotiation skills and be used to liaising with key stakeholders without compromising the independence of the advocacy. An advocacy qualification is desirable but direct relevant experience will also be considered. Supervision and support will be provided.
The post holder will work with external partners and linked providers and be responsible for ensuring delivery of services in line with contract and requirements, achieving high quality and positive outcomes for clients.
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