Coram Family and Childcare

Fixed-Term (until November 2021), Part-Time

This is an exciting opportunity to work on an innovative programme at a dynamic national charity, enabling parents to signpost and co-produce family services and improving outcomes for 0-3 year olds in Nottingham.

We’re looking for an approachable, friendly and professional person who has the confidence and ability to communicate with a range of audiences. You’ll have experience of supporting volunteers, and be well-organised, flexible and a good team player. You will be supporting a group of inspirational parents – coordinating activities and training, supporting with recruitment and evaluation, and raising awareness of the opportunity to actively involve parents in the design of family services.

This post is contracted until November 2021, with a possible extension, and is being offered part-time (21 hours per week), based in the SSBC office in Nottingham, with occasional travel to the London office and other locations across the UK, and occasional evening work. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 15th June 2020

Interview Date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this position. We have chosen to recruit directly as this helps us to minimise our recruitment costs, ensuring that valuable funds aren't diverted from the children and young people we help.

Registered Charity Number 107744

Penrose Criminal Justice Service delivers custodial resettlement and community supervision services for service users across London as part of the wider Transforming Rehabilitation Programme. The service users being supported have a wide range of resettlement needs and have varying and sometimes complex needs.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Responsible Officer to join our services in delivering interventions and supporting to manage the supervision orders of service users released into the community that have received a prison sentence and have been assessed as low risk of serious harm. Support delivered is wide ranging and based on individual need. You will support the service user to adhere to and achieve the cohesive resettlement plan generated from the custodial resettlement team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage a caseload of service users on their supervision orders during their time in custody and on their licence period after release from custody.
• To successfully reduce reoffending, rehabilitate and reintegrate service users back into the community.
• To ensure a cohesive risk assessment and sentence plan is generated for each service user, continuing on from the resettlement plan generated by the custodial resettlement team.
• To complete all necessary reports and administrative tasks to support the supervision of your service users both in custody and the community.
• To provide pathways, support and appropriate interventions to enable successful resettlement for all service users in both a group and on a 1-1 basis.
• To work with internal and external partners, agencies and commissioners including MH Prison Service, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC’s), National Probation Service and other community based supporting agencies to achieve the desired outcomes and KPI’s for the service

Experience:

• Proven experience of successful reintegration of service users into the community
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals who may have mental health issues/substance misuse/challenging chaotic behaviour
• Experience of providing resettlement support and practical assistance within a secure environment or outreach support role
• Excellent understanding of the resettlement and social needs of vulnerable individuals
• Demonstrable understanding and practical application of key legislation regarding criminal justice, social care, housing and mental health
• Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with the service users and supporting professional bodies

Why work with us?

• Growing and forward-thinking organisation
• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years of service and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

To apply we require your CV along with Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your knowledge and experience meets the requirements of the job description (this can be found on the attached Job Description) or completion of an application form. Please then send this to our Recruitment Team by the advertised closing date.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date and therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible

About our work and values

Do you have passion for your work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to support some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in our communities? Could you support us to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives?

Providence Row works with more than a thousand homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes.  Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice.  These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

RESET Outreach and Referral Service

Providence Row has been successful in winning the new Reset Outreach & Referral Service contract.  Having successfully delivered the contract for 3 years Providence Row is now building on its success with engagement and minimising harms through outreach work in the vibrant yet complex Borough of Tower Hamlets.

The Service is based at the central hub delivered by Providence Row and is commissioned by Tower Hamlets Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT).  The service works seamlessly with Reset Treatment and Reset Recovery Support Services providing residents of Tower Hamlets with the drug and alcohol support they need.

The Outreach team includes a needle exchange provision and onsite support at the hub.  The team works alongside other Outreach provisions within the Borough and partnership work is key.

The service is delivered through a “strengths based” approach.  This means that all staff involved in the delivery of the service must work with, rather than for clients to address their situation. This approach taken by Providence Row recognises that clients are people with problems, not problem people.  The service will engage clients in the development, delivery and evaluation of the work, working with a team of peer mentors with lived experience of substance misuse.

Your contribution to our work and values

• Passionate and have experience providing a quality Outreach Service.
• Experience working with people actively using drugs and alcohol and be understanding of their circumstance. 
• Drive and commitment to work with some of the most vulnerable and excluded people living in Tower Hamlets.
•  An excellent communicator, have the ability to lead a small team, able to coordinate partnership working and create positive working relationships with a wide range of people. 
• Creative, innovative and well organised.
• Experience managing a small team and an understanding of outreach work. 

Are you passionate about supporting our clients on their journey to recovery?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Worker to join our small team in Brent, working closely with our clients supporting them to move away from the streets into accommodation or reconnection services.

About the role

In this role you will have the privilege of finding, assessing and supporting individuals to end their rough sleeping.

Practically this will mean working within a small team, building fast and strong working relationships with clients and external partners.

You will be completing a range of shifts including working late at night, early in the morning and case management shifts during office hours, all whilst enduring the great British weather.

You will maintain a caseload of clients, offering them assertive, consistent ongoing guidance & support until they are in a position to be able to move from the street into accommodation or reconnection services and/or other appropriate support services.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathetic individual who has a clear understanding of professional boundaries. Ideally you will have experience of promptly assessing, planning and completing actions with Homeless and/or vulnerable adults, in very complex situations.

To succeed in this role you will need the capacity to work under pressure, work independently and remain enthusiastic and motivated in a demanding and results driven role.

If this sound like you we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Thursday 11 June 2020

Interview and assessments on: Wednesday 24 June 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Job Title:

Youth and Community Development Coordinator

Service:

Communities

Hours of work:

Full Time (36.25 hours per week)

Pattern of work:

Flexible hours to meet the needs of the project. This will involve occasional evening and weekend work.

Office base:

 The Grange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool FY3 7RW

Work locations:

Blackpool

Salary:

£20,965 – £24,922

Reporting to:

 The Grange Project Manager  

Responsible for:

Not applicable

Type of Contract:

Permanent

Benefits

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Annual Holidays (25 days) + 1 additional gratuity day for Christmas closure + Public Holidays

Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role

Employee Assistance Programme

Appropriate training provided

BACKGROUND

 The  Grange is a thriving community centre located in Grange Park, Blackpool. Recently refurbished it includes a community farm, café and shop as well as a pharmacy, a convenience store, a library and a community theatre space.  The Grange is managed on behalf of Blackpool Council and the Grange Park local community by Groundwork.

We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator to lead on our targeted work supporting people on Grange Park. The role will involve the delivery of range of activities to young people involved in a variety of new groups within the centre. In addition to this the successful candidate would be tasked with wider development and engagement work within the centre to support as many people as possible

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator that is excited by the idea of working with the community at a grass roots level – and who has the skills and expertise to help them achieve transformational change. 

Applicants must be dynamic and creative and will be required to engage and support local people in an effective and collaborative way. The role will include:

• Delivering a broad range of activities with young people who access the Centre.
• Supporting local residents to establish activity groups and support them to self-govern in a financially sustainable manner.
• Empowering the local community and ensuring their needs are at the heart of the Centre's work.

This role requires a clear DBS check.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Youth Development

To deliver a range of activities to different groups of young people supporting their personal development, health and wellbeing and inclusion within the local community.

1. To lead on all aspects of youth work on site including the planning, development and delivery of activity with young people
2. To ensure adequate processes are in place with activity groups in relation to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
3. To link to wider partners delivering youth activities on Grange Park to ensure that services support each other and maximise impact

2. Engaging Local People

To develop a programme of outreach activities that engage the local community in the development and delivery of  TheGrange.

1. To provide a pivotal co-ordination role for the local community residents, to build trust between the centre and its local population
2. Seek and understand local stakeholder needs and provide a balanced usage plan for the centre
3. To work with all stakeholders to deliver a viable and sustainable activities plan for the centre
4. Utilise all forms of media to promote the centre locally, to include social media, website, photography and promotional materials

3. Empowering Local People

To support local residents to take an active role in delivering services form  TheGrange and take a lead on managing groups on site.

1. To lead the development of an active Friends of Group ensuring the voice of the local community is embedded in the heart of activities delivered from  TheGrange
2. To undertake consultation work with local people and partner organisations to identify issues and potential solutions, ascertain options and drive forward a consensus
3. To deliver activities that are identified as having benefit for the community including large scale public events
4. To support local residents to set up their own groups and implement procedures to ensure they can self-govern and work in a safe and sustainable manner
5. To assist with recruitment and support of volunteers in the delivery of projects

4. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Trust, by funders or by the line manager.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Investors in People - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside is committed to maintaining its Investor in People (IIP) status and you are expected to support the ongoing development of IIP.

1. Health & Safety - All staff and volunteers have responsibility for ensuring that their working environment is healthy and safe and that staff and volunteers for whom they are responsible for, or working with, are not placed at risk.  All staff and volunteers will be expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the current Health & Safety Policy.

1. Equal Opportunities & Diversity - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside strives to be an equal opportunities employer and operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  It also recognises the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and welcomes this.

1. Data Protection - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside endeavours to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.  It may be necessary to disclose personal data to funding bodies - where a role is funded externally - in order to comply with their funding requirements.  If this applies to you we will inform you about what information is shared.

1. Personal Development - All staff and volunteers will be expected to participate in a broad range of personal development activities in line with best practice and take responsibility for identifying own learning needs in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and support career progression.

1. Corporate Training - All staff and volunteers will be expected to attend and fully participate in the Trust’s Corporate Training Programme.

Note:

This is a description of the job as it is currently envisaged at the date noted in the footer.  It is the Trust's practice to review, from time to time, employee job descriptions and to revise them to ensure that they relate to the job that is being performed and/or to incorporate any changes being proposed.  Any changes will be led by your line manager in consultation with you and any amendments will be approved by the relevant Service Director.  You will have the opportunity, and are expected, to fully participate in such discussions.  This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, as it is recognised that jobs may change over time.  Should the duties change significantly, the post and salary level will be fully reviewed.

Person Specification (requirements to carry out this role)

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Assessment

Method

Education, Training & Qualifications

GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C or above (or equivalent)

E

A

Recent Safeguarding training

E

A

Nationally recognised Youth Work qualification

D

A

First Aid at work certificate

D

A

Community Development qualification

D

A

Experience

Experience of co-ordinating and delivering activity in a community setting

E

A / I

Experience of designing and delivering activities with young people

E

A / I

Leading community groups to self-manage through 1:1 support and mentoring

D

A / I

Managing health and safety and developing risk assessments

E

A / I

Managing multiple small projects to meet deadlines

D

A / I

Knowledge

An understanding of the purpose of TheGrange

E

I

Knowledge of relevant funding streams

D

I

A good understanding of Data Protection and handling personal data in the office and on site.

D

I

Knowledge of the local area and common issues faced within the local community

D

I

Skills and Abilities

Pro-active, self-motivated and confident.

E

I

Ability to act as both role model and team player.

E

A / I

Work to deadlines, completing work to a high standard

E

A / I

Good communication skills and ability to relate to people from a range of backgrounds.

E

I

Creatively able to solve problems and design services that support a broad range of participants.

E

A / I

Computer literate including, internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and social media

E

A

Good level of numeracy, literacy and financial management skills

E

A / I

Personal Qualities and Commitments

A commitment to understand and follow all GCLM Core Policies in all work practices.

E

A / I

A demonstrable commitment to the aims and objectives of Groundwork, ensuring awareness of the up to date Mission and Vision Statements.

E

A / I

Willingness and ability to support the service team out of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as and when required.

E

A / I

Able to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy and tact when met with challenging situations

E

I

Committed to personal development

E

I

Assessment Key:

A (application form), I (interview), P (presentation), E (exercise), R (role play)

Inclusion London is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Deaf or Disabled person for the post of:

‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ Project Co-ordinator

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to set up and run an innovative project that will develop and strengthen DDPOs co-production, lived experience advocacy and intersectional skills and capacity so our sector and communities are better able to challenge our exclusion and more effectively directly engage with policy and decision makers.

You will have experience setting up and running outreach based projects, carrying out effective voice, influencing or policy work and designing and delivering accessible and engaging briefings, training and workshops to diverse audiences. You will be passionate about inclusion, equality and intersectional issues and committed to the principle and practice of ‘Nothing About Us Without Us.’

Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We support flexible working and large aspects of these jobs could be done remotely, however some travel to London to attend face-to -face meetings may be required depending on the Public Health advice. 

Salary:   £30,000 per annum pro rata

Houurs:   17.5 hours per week

Length of contract:  24 months fixed term contract  

Pension contribution: Non-contributory pension 5%  

Annual Leave:  25 days per year plus bank holidays pro rata.   

               

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15 June 2020

Candidates invited to interview will be informed by: 19 June 2020

Interviews will take place: Week Commencing 29 June 2020 via Zoom

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Community Development Worker

We are working in partnership with a Charity who provide support to women and girls across London who have been affected by gender violence to recruit a Community Development Worker. This is a great opportunity to help shape the service as they are looking for an expert to help expand their delivery across London.

The successful candidate will cover a wide rage of duties including:

- Training professionals across London in sexual violence

- Building a Pan London expert by experience group

- Carrying out groups and workshops

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply ASAP!

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

The Online Outreach worker is an exciting opportunity to join SRC’s outreach team, providing emotional and practical support to women survivors across Suffolk. This post, initially for 12 months, will support the expansion of the service and will work to develop the team’s online support platforms and services. With an excellent understanding of delivering online services, engaging audiences on social media and the needs of diverse survivors, the Online Outreach Worker will provide life-changing and life-saving support to women across Suffolk when they need it most.

The role can be based at one of SRC's centres (Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds) and/or home-based. Flexible working and job sharing will be considered. 

About Suffolk Rape Crisis 

SRC is a specialist, feminist sexual violence service run by and for women. We work to support survivors of sexual violence and to challenge the underlying attitudes that allow Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) to continue. SRC provides support to all self-identified women and girls aged 14 and above who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives. 

SRC provides a range of person-centred services to meet the needs of diverse women in Suffolk, including counselling, outreach, helpline and online support. SRC also takes part in both local and national feminist activism, including coordinating the annual Ipswich Reclaim the Night March.

Our Vision: A world free from sexual violence and gender inequality 

Our Mission: To work as part of a worldwide movement to ensure that women and girls experiencing any form of sexual violence in our community are able to access needs-led, specialist support. At the same time we will challenge the underlying attitudes that allow sexual violence to continue. 

Our values:  

• Empowerment 

• Diversity 

• Transparency 

• Change 

Benefits: Competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, family friendly working practices, including enhanced parental leave.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role. 

SRC is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. SRC would welcome applications from BAME women who are currently underrepresented within our team. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

Project Worker

Luv2meetU is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities operating predominantly in the North of England covering 9 different Local Authority areas. We support up to 300 members across all the areas. We have approximately 15 members of staff within Luv2meetU and related projects. We have received Foundational Economy Challenge Fund monies from the Welsh Government to develop Luv2meetU in the Wrexham and Denbighshire area.

Hours are flexible and will include evening and weekend work based on the needs of the project.

Salary: £17,968 per annum

Job Type: Fixed-term till March 2021 - Possibility of the funding being extended beyond this.

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Hot desk at Hft offices, Hub Cyfle, Queensferry, Flintshire, CH5 1SA and working from home and out in the community

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance

Experience of working with vulnerable people including adults with learning disabilities together with an understanding of the needs, experiences and aspirations of people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.

Fluent in Welsh is essential.

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Project Worker ,Support Worker, Community Worker, Caseworker, Social Care, Social Worker, Third Sector, Care Worker, Not for Profit, Social Care, Care Assistant, Community Care, Vulnerable People, Mental Health, Family Support, Charity etc.

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The Get it free condom distribution scheme offers free condoms, information, and support to young people aged 13-21 living in Medway, via distribution sites, online ordering, and community outreach. Get it is an innovative programme that has been built in collaboration with young people and forms an integral part of the suite of sexual & reproductive health services delivered by METRO Charity. Get it Medway also offers both 1:1 and group support for the most vulnerable people living in Medway, including MSM, Boys and Young Men (BYM), and those who identify as LGBTQ+, and delivers regular HIV testing amongst high-risk communities.

The right candidate for this role will be a motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with young people and about improving health amongst the most vulnerable people in Medway. You will be able to work closely with your colleagues to promote the Get it scheme, to deliver outreach and training to young people, and to link young people to their local contraceptive and other sexual health services. You will be comfortable conducting sexual health outreach, and delivering sexual health testing, in a variety of environments and with a variety of groups.

Outreach will be conducted in several settings depending on the needs of different young people and vulnerable residents living throughout Medway. These could be educational settings, youth settings, community events, sports settings, clubs and pubs, clubs, homeless shelters, housing associations, street-work support groups, and local green spaces. You will target vulnerable young people, such as Looked after Children (LAC), those who are NEET, those who come from areas of high deprivation and high need, and those with other increased risk factors. You must therefore be able and willing to employ an appropriate and non-judgemental way of working, both 1:1 as well as in small groups and larger training sessions.

You will welcome direction from the Medway Get it Programme Lead, but you will also be proactive in seeking out new opportunities and mechanisms to deliver the scheme. You will also have a responsibility of safeguarding and child protection, and ensuring young people under the age of 16 have been risk assessed during the registration process.

The Get it free condom distribution scheme offers free condoms, information, and support to young people aged 13-21 living in Kent, via distribution sites, online ordering, and community outreach. Get it is an innovative programme that has been built in collaboration with young people and forms an integral part of the suite of sexual & reproductive health services delivered by METRO Charity.

The right candidate for this role will be a motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with young people. You will be able to work closely with your colleagues to promote the Get it scheme, to deliver outreach and training to young people, and to link young people to their local contraceptive and other sexual health services.

Outreach will be conducted in several settings depending on the need of different young people living throughout Kent. These could be educational settings, youth settings, community events, sports settings, clubs and pubs, and local green spaces. You will target vulnerable young people, such as Looked after Children (LAC), those who are NEET, those who come from areas of high deprivation and high need, and those with other increased risk factors. You must therefore be able and willing to employ an appropriate and non-judgemental way of working with a variety of young people, both 1:1 as well as in small groups and larger training sessions.

You will welcome direction from the Kent Get it Programme Lead, but you will also be proactive in seeking out new opportunities and mechanisms to deliver the scheme. You will also have a responsibility of safeguarding and child protection, and ensuring young people under the age of 16 have been risk assessed during the registration process.

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?

Then we want to hear from you!

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.

Outreach Worker Job Outline:

As an Outreach Worker you will provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse (DVA), including crisis intervention, through both face to face and telephone support. You will develop individual support plans which address the risk of harm, and offer information, advocacy and sign-posting to survivors on a risk and needs-led basis. You will support and empower survivors, thereby increasing self-esteem and reducing isolation.

Core Duties include:

• You will work as part of a team providing high-quality direct casework support, advice, information and advocacy to survivors of DVA through face to face meetings and telephone contact
• You will manage a caseload in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures.
• You will assess risk using the DASH risk indicator checklist, ensuring that this risk is reviewed.
• You will work with survivors of DVA to increase their personal safety (and that of any children) and respond to their individual needs.
• You will provide information to survivors in relation to their options, including guidance in relation to their housing, legal and welfare rights.
• You will focus on the prevention of future homelessness where applicable.
• You will assist clients in accessing services and benefits, accompanying them to appointments and advocating on their behalf as required.
• You will contribute to duty cover at our main (Portsmouth) office, on a rota basis.

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 a passion for helping survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
• You’ll need to be flexible and adaptable, capable of working under pressure and planning/ prioritising your own workload.
• 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:

• 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 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 March 2021. Continuation will be dependent on funding.

*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

Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Community)
Working at our locations across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford

About Us

We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.

Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change.

We are passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live their life free from domestic abuse. We’re currently looking for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract. 

The Rewards

- Salary of £22,070 - £23,307 per annum DOE & qualifications
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change

If you have experience of supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, this is an incredible opportunity to help change lives within your community as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner.

At Next Chapter, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing work environment where our people can thrive. We are open, honest and fair, value diversity and always strive to act with courage; challenging injustices and enabling the voices of our survivors to be heard.

Your Role

As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will provide a high-quality domestic abuse support service to women, men and their families.

Working as part of the Community Outreach Team, you will manage referrals both online and over the phone, as well as responding to live webchat enquiries via the website. 

Additionally, you will:

- Work with multiple agencies to ensure that individuals receive the best support possible
- Carry out an initial needs and risk assessment for individuals 
- Handle sensitive calls and deal with crisis intervention 
- Signpost individuals to any other beneficial services
- Maintain accurate and confidential service user records 

About You

To join us as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will need:

- Experience of working with individuals experiencing domestic abuse and other vulnerabilities
- Previous experience of managing a caseload of service users with differing needs
- Experience of multi-agency legislative frameworks

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: partnership working, representing organisations at external meetings and conferences, using qualitative and quantitative data to compile reports, working with other domestic abuse services, or creating and delivering domestic abuse awareness and training packages.

Other organisations may call this role Caseworker, Support Worker, Domestic Violence Support Worker, Case Worker, Abuse Caseworker, or Protective Services Worker.

Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.

So, if you’re looking to take your next step as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week plus participation in an on-call rota

Domestic Abuse Casework Coordinator (Female Only)
Hours: Part time -15 hours per week (2 days per week but flexible working arrangements available)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Location: Bath & North East Somerset
Salary: £23,000.00 per annum
Closing Date: 03 June 2020 (12 noon). 

Julian House is a charity with ambitions to support more people than ever before, at a time when there is increasing demand for our services.

We have a great opportunity to work within our fantastic refuge team, as a Domestic Abuse Caseworker Coordinator in Bath and North East Somerset. Our team provides holistic support for people who are fleeing Domestic Abuse. The successful applicant will have an enthusiastic ‘can do attitude’ with experience of support planning and working with people who will have a range of complex social and housing needs.

Essential Requirement

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only. In light of the nature of work and focus of domestic abuse the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Para 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. 

Benefits 

• Heavily discounted city centre parking
• Cash health care plan
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (minimum 4% of your gross salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops
• Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles.

To apply

Please apply by completing an online application form outlining why you would fit the role, via our jobs page on our Julian House website.