37.5 hours per week, fixed term until March 2023, with the possibility of extension

Bristol/London/Remote (home during Covid Pandemic) You will be required to travel at times throughout England and Wales

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.

We work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse.

As part of the Drive Partnership – Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance – we challenge perpetrators of domestic abuse to change, asking ‘why doesn’t he stop?’ rather than ‘why doesn’t she leave? Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

The Drive Partnership works with high-harm, high-risk and serial perpetrators of domestic abuse in 10 PCC areas and 21 Local Authorities across England and Wales to prevent their abusive behaviour and protect adult and child victims. And it works. A 3-year study by the University of Bristol shows that the Drive intervention reduces abuse. At the same time as delivering the Drive intervention in specific sites, we are working across the domestic abuse specialist sector, public sector partners and beyond to develop sustainable, national systems change that responds effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.

We are looking for an experienced project manager to join our leadership team in delivering this innovative multi-strand programme of work. You will have strong financial, project management and relationship management skills. You will be comfortable with fast-moving, hands-on work environments. You can chart a path through ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances. You are highly driven and will roll up your sleeves and “muck in” regularly – in the true spirit of an entrepreneurial environment.

The role of Head of Drive Project Management Office is to work with the Drive Director and the Drive Heads of Operations and Development to ensure that all aspects of the project are executed and delivered effectively. The postholder will co-ordinate reporting to a range of national stakeholders and project manage the ongoing development of the Drive Model.

Benefits include a generous package including 25 days’ holiday per year plus public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Work scheme, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter, CV and equal opportunity form.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd March 2021.

First stage interviews due to take place 24th - 26th March 2021.

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.

No agencies please.

Training Coordinator

37.5 hours per week

£19,985 to £26,297

Permanent

Bristol (home during Covid Pandemic) with occasional travel across UK

SafeLives’ Training team develops the knowledge and skills of professionals responding to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, whether adults, young people or children.

Our training programme across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland aims to create:
• user value: with learners who attend our training feeling more confident and better equipped to fulfil their role
• social value: with measures showing professionals who attend our training provide more effective interventions for those who experience abuse
• financial value: responsible for generating around a third of SafeLives’ annual income

The programme includes sector leading accredited training:

Foundation and Specialist courses: for independent domestic violence advisors (Idvas) and independent domestic abuse advocates in Scotland (Idaas), independent sexual violence advisors (Isvas), domestic violence and abuse outreach workers, and other frontline workers who come into contact with people experiencing domestic abuse.

SafeLives also delivers Domestic Abuse Matters (DA Matters), a change programme for police officers and staff which we deliver on behalf of the national College of Policing.

SafeLives is very proud of its reputation for high quality training programmes, and your role in maintaining our standards and delivering for learners will be vital. As a Training Coordinator for SafeLives, you will provide effective and efficient co-ordination of resources and support for the Training team and the learners across all SafeLives’ training programmes.

Benefits include a generous package including 25 days’ holiday per year plus public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Work scheme, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme.

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter, CV and equal opportunity form.

Closing date: Friday 12th March 2021

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.

No agencies please.

Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) are looking for a Domestic Abuse Court Coordinator to support the Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts (SDAC) coordinated by STADA and the wider Criminal and Civil Justice work at STADA, including the national Mentor Court Project.

STADA coordinates the ground-breaking Coordinated Community Response to domestic abuse in West London and the SDACs are part of a multi-agency partnership approach to domestic abuse in the Criminal Justice System. 

The position will require you to work closely with our Criminal Justice Programme Managers, Project Officer and other members of the team and our partner agencies including Police, CPS, HMCTS and domestic abuse support agencies.

A working understanding of the Criminal Justice System and how cases of domestic abuse progress through the system, including the key measures available to protect victims and hold defendants to account is essential for this post.

You will need to be highly organised with strong written and verbal presentation skills, including an ability to produce project resources, reports and briefing papers.  The position requires highly proficient I.T skills in Word, Excel and database recording systems as well as experience of coordinating and facilitating meetings and events.

Work Location: 

 A combination of:

· Remote working

· STADA office at Hammersmith

· Westminster Magistrates Court

· Area West Met Police Public Protection Unit (as required)

We welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.

Are you able to facilitate the delivery of group and individual work with those causing harm and/or abuse?

Victim Support is looking for Domestic Abuse Group facilitators for Turning the Spotlight, based in Cumbria

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.

Sessional facilitators will support the domestic abuse prevention workers across the county whose role is to deliver and facilitate recognised support programmes to perpetrators of domestic abuse and those at risk of becoming perpetrators.

There will also be opportunity to work and support our pilot high risk project starting in April.

VS 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.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A and Essential). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form. If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

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 Race at Worker Charter we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support are looking for a full time specialist mental health IDVA to be based between St Ann's and Chase Farm Hospitals, 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 a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic violence, with a view to improving their confidence, increasing their safety and reducing the risk of domestic homicide, honour-based violence, and harm from abuse.

You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.

You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives accreditation or commensurate experience (normally at least 1 year of direct casework experience supporting high and very high risk victims of domestic abuse).

An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role. This is a fixed term role until 31 March 2022

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 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.

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.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. 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 is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. 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 believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Do you have experience working within a domestic abuse setting? Do you have experience delivering psycho-social interventions with vulnerable people who have complex mental health needs?

Drive Project is service providing intensive intervention with high-harm and serial domestic abuse perpetrators to challenge behaviour, to disrupt and prevent abuse. Right now we are looking for someone new to join us in a new role – this is a chance to make a real difference.

The Specialist Case Manager (domestic abuse with mental health specialism) is an integral role providing one-to-one mental health interventions to support the service user to embark on their recovery journey, and to then safely introduce domestic abuse intervention alongside ongoing mental health support to meet the dual need. You will also offer advice to other Case Managers from your area of specialism in mental health.

You must have experience delivering mental health interventions, not just triaging. Experience working within a Mental Health Team or other frontline mental health service is desired.

You will receive 12 days High Harm Domestic Abuse training and an opportunity to complete an OCN qualification, fully funded by Drive Project, if in post before the training dates (April and May).

This is an exciting and innovative role that will provide an enhanced level of case intervention to overcome barriers to engagement so that we can meet dual needs and improve victim and child safety and welfare through working in an integrative approach with perpetrators. The Specialist Case Manager role is a new role, created in response to identified need. As such, this opportunity will offer the successful candidate a chance to be involved in developing this post and assessing how it supports the delivery of the Drive Project model.

If you have delivered mental health support and domestic abuse support and want to join a growing and developing project to improve the lives of vulnerable persons apply now by submitting your CV and Supporting Statement – you may not be considered without attaching both of these documents. Previous applicants need not apply.

This is a full time post for 37.5 hours per week.

This is a fixed term post until 31st December 2021, with potential for a permanent position to follow.

The salary for this post is £26,639 per annum, pro rata.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, get inspired today and visit our website and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career.

Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service provides refuge accommodation, outreach support and a wide range of support services for all who suffer domestic abuse; thus promoting safety, well-being and independence within the community.  Our main office is based in Lincoln however we provide support to the whole of Lincolnshire.

EDAN Lincs upholds safeguarding requirements and our agency is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.  Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include: Identity verification; Qualification verification; DBS clearance; References. 

Fundraising Co-ordinator

12 month contract – subject to funding thereafter

30 hours per week

£25,000 FTE

We are looking to recruit committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team as Fundraising Co-ordinator. The post holder will be required to oversee all fundraising related activities.

Relevant experience and knowledge is desirable.

Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 19th March, 2021

Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) are looking for a Criminal Justice Project Officer to support the Criminal Justice Team in the coordination of the Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts (SDAC) and the wider Criminal and Civil Justice work at STADA, including the national Mentor Court Project.

STADA coordinates the ground breaking Coordinated Community Response to domestic abuse in West London and the SDACs are part of a multi-agency partnership approach to domestic abuse in the Criminal Justice System. 

The position will require you to work closely with our Criminal Justice Programme Managers, DA Court Coordinator and other members of the team and our partner agencies including Police, CPS, HMCTS and domestic abuse support agencies.

You will need an understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG, its dynamics and its impact on women and their children.

You will need to be highly organised with strong computer literacy skills and be proficient in word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, data collection systems, email and Website technology, preferably in a Windows based environment. An ability to produce project resources, toolkits, training materials, reports and briefing papers is also required.

Work Location: 

 A combination of:

· Remote working

· STADA office at Hammersmith

We welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.

To apply download the application pack on our website and fill the application form. 

Lead Child Support Worker
Welwyn Hatfield Hertfordshire 

If you have a background in supporting children or young people who’ve experienced domestic violence, this is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking charity that is changing lives. 

About Us

Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services (WHWR) is a vital resource for women and families in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, offering a safe haven away from domestic violence and abuse. 

We provide accommodation to women and children for up to four months at a time to enable a break from their situation or to allow them to start building a new life away from an abusive or violent relationship or home environment. 

More than a third of the residents in our refuge are children, the majority of whom are of pre-school age. Our brilliant Child Support Workers help the children to rebuild their lives by supporting them to process their thoughts and feelings. They also support mothers to communicate effectively with their children and re-establish their bond following abuse. 

We’re looking for a Lead Child Support Worker to lead our team of Child Support Workers, working 30 hours per week. This is a 12 month contract that has the potential to become a permanent position. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £28,672 per annum 
- Benefits package 
- Welcoming and supportive work environment 
- Make a positive difference to women’s lives on a daily basis 

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a hard-working team who are making a real difference by supporting children and young people who have experienced some incredibly challenging situations.

You will have the chance to make our refuge feel more like a home to our young residents while giving them the freedom and support to voice their feelings in a healthy way.

So, if you are eager to bring about positive change and have the expertise to support these children during such a challenging point in their lives, we want to hear from you. 

The Role 

As the Lead Child Support Worker, you will deliver a child-focused preventative and recovery support service for children who have experienced domestic abuse. 

We believe that children and young people should be allowed to learn, play and act their age, so a key focus of your role will ensure that their play needs are met. This will include co-ordinating and running play sessions, celebrations, trips and outings. 

Additionally, you will:

- Manage the Child Support Workers, students and volunteers who work with the children 
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the children’s space
- Work directly with children to voice their anger, dissent, grief and loss
- Liaise with other agencies to raise awareness of the needs and concerns of children who have experienced domestic violence 
- Raise any safeguarding concerns with the Operations Manager
- Help to identify fundraising opportunities for the children’s space 
- Participate in the 24/7 on call rota for the refuge 

About You

To join us as a Lead Child Support Worker, you will need: 

- Experience of working with children and/or young people who have experienced domestic violence or family trauma 
- An understanding of the issues facing women and children who have been victims of domestic violence (physical, emotional and sexual abuse)
- An understanding of child growth and development 
- Knowledge of basic first aid procedures and the ability to recognise symptoms of illnesses common among children 
- The ability to produce clear, accurate written work, such as letters, reports and records
- At a minimum, a Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent

Please note: only female applicants will be progressed as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Other organisations may call this role Lead Children’s Support Worker, Lead Young Person’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Young People’s Support Worker, or Senior Support Worker. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and will close this vacancy once we receive a sufficient response. As such, we advise candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. 

14 - 21 hours per week, currently remote working

Woman’s Trust is a registered charity based in Central London providing counselling and support services to women affected by domestic abuse.

To ensure the smooth running of all group work, maintaining and expanding quality marks and external promotion of the therapeutic services.

To be successful in this role, you will require the following qualifications and experience:

· Diploma in Person-Centred/Humanistic Counselling

· Experience of managing staff

· Experience of offering counselling in a voluntary sector organisation

· Experience of running groups

· Experience of giving presentations to wide variety of audiences

· Experience of working with women from black and other minority ethnic communities

· Ability to operate as a lone worker within the support structures of Woman’s Trust

As our Groupwork Manager, you will be based in the Edgeware Road / Paddington area, however remote working is required initially with some home working in the future.

To find out more about this Groupwork Manager opportunity, please download the job description.

To apply, please send us your CV and a personal statement that outlines how you meet the person specification via the apply button.

Closing date: Noon on 18th March 2021.

Interviews will be held shortly after.

This post is women only, the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Lead to join our charity working with vulnerable adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse in North Wales. 

As a Clinical Lead your main responsibilities are:

• To oversee all clinical work and make sure it is delivered in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework
• To support the management and development of counsellors
• To review, monitor and continually improve counselling, advice and support services
• To recruit counsellors (alongside the director)
• To work collaboratively with the Director and the team
• To work and liaise with other professionals to address wider client and company needs
• To attend networking events
• To be responsible for Safeguarding

We are really keen to speak to anyone who has previous experience dealing with childhood sexual abuse trauma within a Counselling or Clinical Psychologist background.

The perfect candidate would have:

• Knowledge, understanding and experience of adults who are dealing with trauma surrounding childhood sexual abuse
• A background within counselling/supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Empathy, patience, non-judgemental and compassionate attitude
• The ability to work as a team player always

Team Leader (Complex Adults)
Hours:             30 hours per week
Contract:         Fixed term until 31/03/2022
Location:         Bath
Salary:            £25,500.00 per annum
other;             On-call; Maximum of one week in four on-call 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 10th March 2021 at Midday
Interview Date: Monday, 15th March  on Microsoft Teams
 

Responsible for:
1 x full-time Assertive Outreach Worker, 1 x full-time Housing First Casework Coordinator and 1x full-time Specialist Female Outreach Worker

About the service:
The complex adults service consists of a range of specialist outreach services for adults with a history of rough sleeping. This includes BANES Rough Sleeper Outreach and Housing First, which both operate in partnership with other local housing and support organisations. These services aim to empower clients to develop their skills, resilience, and independence, as a steppingstone towards independent living and a move away from street-based lifestyles.

 Clients:
The Outreach & Housing First Services are for people who have a recent history of rough sleeping in Bath & North East Somerset. Clients lead complex lives and may have experienced or still be experiencing, trauma, mental ill-health, substance misuse, domestic abuse and may be involved with the criminal justice system.

Job role:
The Team Leader is expected to have day-to-day responsibility for service delivery.  You will lead and inspire staff and ensure that they are supported to deliver the highest standards of service delivery to clients.  You will develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, whilst ensuring that positive outcomes are achieved.

What to expect:
As Team Leader you will be based at the Bath Outreach Offices but expected to travel to attend meetings in the local community and within Julian House.  Leading a team to deliver effective outreach and support services is challenging, exciting and at times frustrating.  You will need to be prepared to cope with inevitable, challenges, setbacks and conflict resolution.  Client outcome results are usually long term rather than immediate, so patience and perseverance are essential.  Your resilience and creativity will be crucial in this role.

Please refer to the full job description which will outline the key responsibilities for this role.

Due to expansion, Freeva is recruiting for a project support worker to join our dynamic and committed team based in Lincolnshire.

Based at our office in the centre of Lincoln, the successful candidate will support the delivery of the adult interventions service for perpetrators of domestic abuse. The post will involve ensuring the day to day administrative procedures are completed; such as handling client and stake holder enquiries, processing referrals to the service and working with intervetions workers accross the project to keep administrative systems up to date. 

A job share and /or flexible working arrangements will be considered. 

Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £29,500 - £32,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Contract: Fixed Term until August 2021 possible extension to January 2022
Vacancy Reference: SWA3050

Closing Date: 15th March
Interview Date: 19th March 

Come and join us at an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London! Solace Women’s Aid works to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

Waltham Forest Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) is a team made up of IDVAs, caseworkers, group workers and therapists.  We work with all levels of risk and work closely with our partner agencies to ensure victim/survivors of domestic violence receive a good standard of service.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior IRIS Advocate Educator to provide support and training for health professionals on understanding and responding to domestic violence and abuse. You will manage a caseload of victim/survivors of domestic violence; you will manage their risk and needs and advocate on their behalf with external agencies. You will also line manage the IRIS AE and lead on the service delivery of the IRIS service in Waltham Forest.

About You

You will have a passion for working with victim/survivors and will need a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.
You will also have experience of line managing staff or volunteers

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.