Case Worker

Interview date Wednesday 15 January 2020

Our services team is expanding to help us meet our strategic aim of trebling the number of individuals we support by 2022 and so we are now looking for an experienced caseworker to provide information, advice and ongoing support on welfare related issues to engineers and their families based on an assessment of individual need and manage a caseload of community members, dealing with applications for financial assistance and support for people with complex needs.

If you have;

Previous experience of dealing with people in distress, with a track record of providing appropriate support and solutions, including people with mental health needs

Knowledge and understanding of services available to those experiencing personal difficulties such as financial hardship, relationship breakdown or mental health issues.

And are a proactive, empathetic, self-motivated person who is happy to work in a small team then we would love to here from you.

The role is office based and we offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave, company pension scheme, life assurance, complimentary lunches and access to our support services for you and your dependants for life.

Hours – Part time 21 hours per week per week

Contract – Permanent

Location Central London WC1V 6AZ

Closing date 12 midday Friday 10 Jan 2020

Please read the application pack before applying

Your application should be accompanied by a covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role.

Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

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No contact from agencies or media sales

Job summary:

The role will involve the provision of advice and support to a diverse range of young LGBTQ+ people ages 16-25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or living in a hostile environment. Our main focus is in maintaining our ability to provide the highest service possible, giving our young people the opportunities they need to formulate their own life plans and to reach their own goals and objectives. Overall, we aim to get young LGBTQ+ people into accommodation and work or education and prevent them from becoming homeless again in the future.  There is a high percentage of non-cisgender people who use the service in Newcastle, therefore, this role will require someone who has in-depth knowledge of the lived experiences of transgender young people.

Key Tasks:

• On a one-to-one basis, assess the needs of young LGBTQ+ people who are homeless, vulnerably housed, or in a hostile environment, and to carry out casework on their behalf.
• To Identify young people’s support needs and assist them to develop a support plan which addresses their immediate and ongoing needs.
• Where necessary, source and secure suitable accommodation.
• Provide advocacy in person, in writing, on the telephone for young LGBTQ+ people when needed with statutory services i.e. local authorities, housing agencies and health services.
• To respond to the needs of non-cisgender young people by contributing to developing inclusive services in the North East.
• To contribute to an outreach programme which promotes the work of akt, as well as the needs of the young people who use its service.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Employing creative thinking and practices to ensure that LGBTQ+ young people are supported and motivated to achieve their goals. 
• To manage a caseload and support opportunities that enable young people to meet their changing needs, through a range of interventions.
• To facilitate the involvement of young people in AKTs youth engagement programme.
• To maximise the income of young LGBTQ+ people.
• Undertake any other duties to aid the good running of akt, as required by the charity.
• Implement AKT’s Equal Opportunities policies and to work actively to overcome and tackle discrimination on grounds of race, sex, disability, sexuality, gender or status.

Working and environmental conditions

• The post holder will work as part of the Newcastle Services team. The base is currently in Newcastle, however, the postholder is required to be flexible to accommodate the needs of young people.
• Young people will be met in a range of settings including home visits, in community settings and other organisations as well as at the akt office.
• Some evening and occasional weekend working will be required as part of this post, in line with AKT's flexible working policy. All care will be taken to make sure any caring responsibilities will be accounted for.

Victim support is looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in West Yorkshire.

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.

Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service for adults, young victims of sexual violence and children when required within and outside the criminal justice system, throughout West Yorkshire. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with health and other services they require, monitoring and keeping victims informed of case progress and providing support through the criminal justice system.

You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing sexual violence, particularly adults and young victims. You will have an approved and accredited ISVA qualification or a willingness to undertake the ISVA qualification.

You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager and also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community.

Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential.

You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.

You will be required to travel across West Yorkshire.

We welcome male and female applicants

Interviews will be scheduled for the 14th and 15th of January 2020

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 (s). 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. 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 takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Victim support is looking for a Children and Young People Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in West Yorkshire.

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.

Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service primarily to children and young victims of sexual violence and adults as required within and outside the criminal justice system, throughout West Yorkshire. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with health and other services they require, monitoring and keeping victims informed of case progress and providing support through the criminal justice system.

You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of children and young victims that have experiencing sexual violence. You must have experience of risk assessment, support planning and risk management with children and young people and an understanding of CSE and how this affects the lives of children and families. An approved and accredited ISVA qualification is a distinct advantage or the willingness to complete the training is a requirement for this post.

You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager and also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community. Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential. You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.

The post is subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period. The successful candidate will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and police vetting prior to commencing employment. As this position will require travel it is expected that you will have access to transport and a full driving licence. As a diverse employer, we welcome male applicants

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 (s). 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. 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 takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

We welcome male and female applicants

Interviews will take place in Wakefield on the 14th and 15th January

Victim Support Children and Young people's service is looking to recruit 4 full-time and one part time Children and Young People DA Advocates based in 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.

Do you want to make a difference and believe that you have the skills to support children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse? Do you want to work for a highly innovative and exciting national charity organisation that plays a vital role in ensuring that these services are in place to support these people?

Come and join us at Victim Support, we are looking for 8 Advocates to deliver support to children and young people, who have experience in supporting individuals who have witnessed domestic abuse. We are a national charity helping people affected by crime. As we face the challenges and opportunities of developing and delivering our services nationwide, we are looking for outstanding people to drive the organisation forward.

The main purpose of the role is to deliver specialist and enhanced support to children and young people aged 4-17 who have experienced Domestic Violence Abuse (DVA) in the home. You will be responsible for ensuring that high quality interventions are delivered to Children and Young People (CYP) affected by DVA to improve the children's safety and wellbeing, including creating safety plans, liaising with health, education and criminal justice agencies, and arranging access to financial and other practical support. Children and young people will be supported through one-to-one work sessions to address issues of self-esteem, manage emotions and feelings of blame and responsibility. The sessions also aim to improve children's understanding of abusive behaviour, healthy relationships and conflict resolution.

The successful candidate must have the knowledge and experience of delivering a service for Children and Young People (CYP), and have successfully engaged youth within a service-driven organisation of comparable size, scope and complexity. It is also essential that you have an understanding of current issues faced by CYP affected domestic abuse. You will need to demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions with CYPs' involvement, and demonstrate negotiating, advocacy and influencing skills. The ability to write high quality support plans is essential, and training is provided.

In return, we offer 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 (s). 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. 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 takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

The closing date for this vacancy is 5th January 2020. Victim support welcomes calls from Textphone users via Text Relay.

We do not require assistance from any recruitment agency.

Title: Domestic Abuse Caseworker
Salary Grade: £21,500 - £24,000 per annum including Outer London Weighting (OLW) dependent on skills and experience
Responsible to: Services Manager (Complex Needs & Crisis)
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days)
Main Base/s: Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth and Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Watford Wellbeing Centre.
Please note that there may be some travel outside of the Three Rivers area in relation to clients resident in Three Rivers.

Hertfordshire Mind Network has formed a partnership with Three Rivers District council and a number of other key stakeholders to provide a Domestic Abuse Casework Service. The aim of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Domestic Abuse Casework Service is to provide advice, information and support to survivors of intimate partner or familial violence living in the community about the range, effectiveness and suitability of options to improve their safety and that of their children. All advice will be based on a thorough understanding and assessment of risk and its management.

Purpose of Post 
The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Domestic Abuse Caseworker role is to:

• To provide support and advocacy services to clients experiencing domestic abuse
• To ensure direct contact is made with the client within a specified time of an incident being reported to the police and to carry out a risk assessment
• To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly
• To maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness.
• To support the Team and Services Manager with case management and volume of referrals to ensure a short waiting time and referrals are contacted promptly and assessed appropriately.
• To curate and obtain feedback regarding the effectiveness of the service.

The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Domestic Abuse Casework Service are:

• To support the wellbeing of clients who are affected by domestic abuse
• To improve risk management and safety for clients
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients
• To contribute to a reduction in repeat victimisation
• To reduce the number of victims withdrawals of witness statements
• To increase the reporting of children at risk of harm
• To increase early reporting of incidents
• To increase successful court outcomes by proactively supporting clients
• To work with the wider team within Hertfordshire Mind Network and support clients in accessing additional support e.g. counselling, peer support, employment support and self-development courses
• To work with other professionals e.g. police, health, social care, housing, and signpost and liaise with such agencies as necessary
• To work with and signpost to other third sector partner agencies as necessary
• To work with and provide a service for people who may have multiple needs
• To act as a point of contact for those seeking advice and signposting, assisting them with appropriate services in their area.
• Work within the Community Partnerships Team to share information and work in partnership on cases.
• Follow up on cases to obtain detailed feedback and contribute to the development of the service.
• Provide a first point of contact for professionals and clients.
• To manage a caseload of low dependency clients making contact via phone assessing their need and providing necessary support.
• To agree and record safety plans made with clients as well as suggesting other alternate appropriate areas of support to ensure clients are receiving some sort of support or engagement with services.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 23rd December 2019 by 5pm.
Interviews shall take place on Thursday 2nd January 2020.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the Herts Mind Network website where you can complete your application for this position.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

Women & Families GBV Specialist Worker

The Claudia Jones Organisation is seeking a Specialist Worker who is passionate about providing services that make a difference to vulnerable African Caribbean women and families. 

You will have substantial demonstrable experience in Women and Families, Gender Base Violence work, managing complex cases, advocacy and understanding of the legal system and how it relates to survivors of gender base violence and their families.

PURPOSE

To foster a therapeutic approach to providing a cohesive specialist service for African Caribbean heritage women and families who present with complex layering of issues that includes Gender Base Violence.

To achieve measurable outcomes that reduce risk and increase safety for women and families who access this service.

To work within CJO’s model of `Community-based Approach to Wellbeing’ through volunteer opportunities, training and peer support.

CJO aspires to provide services that are respectful of the trauma service users may have experienced and this role will require a good understanding of how this will permeate the way the services are offered and managed.

In return as our Women & Families Specialist Worker, we can offer you:

• A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation   - Competitive salary
• 28 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Contributory pension scheme - Training to help you perform your role

What will ideally support your success in the role?

• Direct experience of providing support services to families with complex needs and experienced GBV.
• Time and an understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.
• An ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies, promoting the value of our work and its impact on women and families.  If these sounds like the perfect opportunities, please apply today – we’d love to hear from you! 

Information for applicants:

• Closing Date for Applications is 12 NOON on 3rd January 2020.
• In light of the nature of work and focus of Claudia Jones Organisation the candidate’s race and gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. 
• Please use the application form to demonstrate how you meet the person specification, CVs / covering letters will not be considered. 
• If you have not received a response to your application within 21 days of the closing date you can assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
• All posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. 
• CJO is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  

WOMEN & FAMILIES GBV SERVICE VACANCY

Women & Families Gender Base Violence Service Manager

The Claudia Jones Organisation (CJ0) is seeking a Manager for our Lottery funded Women and Families, Gender Base Violence Service to ensure the best outcomes for the women and families who access our services. The successful candidate will lead a team of four people providing high-quality front-line service and play a significant role in its strategic development across London.

The focus of our work under this new role will be to foster a therapeutic approach to providing a cohesive family and specialist support service for women and families of African Caribbean heritage who present with complex layering of issues. This will include working within CJO’s Community-based Approach to Wellbeing through volunteer opportunities, training and peer support so that measurable outcomes that reduce risk and increase safety for individuals and families are achieved.

You will have substantial demonstrable experience in Women and Families, Gender Base Violence work, including team and case management reviews, advocacy and understanding of the legal system and how it relates to survivors and their families.

CJO aspires to provide services that are respectful of the trauma service users may have experienced and this role will require a good understanding of how this will permeate the way the services are offered and managed.

In return as our Women & Families Service Manager, we can offer you:

• A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation   - Competitive salary
• 28 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Contributory pension scheme - Training to help you perform your role

What will ideally support your success in the Women & Families Service Manager role?

• Experience managing support services to families with complex needs and experienced GBV.
• Time and an understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.
• An ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies, promoting the value of our work and its impact on women and families.  If these sounds like the perfect opportunities, please apply today – we’d love to hear from you! 

Information for applicants:

• Closing Date for Applications is 12 NOON on 3rd January 2020.
• In light of the nature of work and focus of Claudia Jones Organisation the candidate’s race and gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. 
• Please use the application form to demonstrate how you meet the person specification, CVs / covering letters will not be considered. 
• If you have not received a response to your application within 21 days of the closing date you can assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
• All posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. 
• CJO is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  

Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind provides mental health services in the boroughs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking individual to joining our Youth Services Team.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen within with the Ealing Advice Service (EAS) to provide advice, information, and guidance to adults living with a mental health problem.

We’re looking for an experienced Mental Health Advice Caseworker to provide advice and guidance to adults living with mental health problems in the borough of Ealing on practical issues such as welfare benefits, housing, financial issues (including debt), and employment, as well as supporting clients in accessing numerous community services.

The successful candidate will support colleagues on the Ealing Advice Service (EAS) team with enquiries relating to mental health. The Ealing Advice Service (EAS) is a consortium of charity sector organisations, working in partnership to provide advice and guidance to a range of clients with various support needs. As such, you will be expected to work alongside consortium partner colleagues at a community location in Ealing, as well as work from the Mind in Ealing & Hounslow office. 

You should have excellent negotiation skills, as well as knowledge of the local area and its population (or a willingness to learn). You must be able to empathise with service users, whilst giving impartial advice in a non-judgmental way. You must be able to demonstrate your effectiveness as an adviser and be comfortable dealing with complex cases with minimum supervision. As the role is focused on providing advice to clients with mental health needs, you should be confident, patient and able to deliver supportive advice in a manner that is easily understood. 

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and lively charity, where your ideas and contributions will be highly valued and your professional development supported. Mind in Ealing & Hounslow is currently in the process of merging with Hammersmith & Fulham Mind. The newly-merged organisation will have a strategic focus on growing existing mental health services, as well as developing new ones, across a wide geographical area. As such, it’s an extremely exciting time to join an organisation with big ambitions to further support those living with mental health problems in West London.
 

This is a fixed term contract for 35 hours per week until 31st March 2023(contract renewal dependent on performance and funding).

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Please apply by sending your completed application form. 

Deadline: 9th January 2020

Victim Support is looking for 4 Children And Young Person's Domestic Abuse Advocate working across London with flexibility in location.

4 full time position roles available, However we would be happy to accept offers of Job Shares or Part- Time availability, please specify your availability or working needs in your application.

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 role is to deliver specialist and enhanced support to young people who have experienced Domestic Violence Abuse (DVA) in the home. You will be responsible for ensuring that high quality and early interventions are delivered to Children and Young People (CYP) affected by DVA. This is a partnership with Chance UK; you will work as a team with Chance UK and with partners in the London to coordinate support.

The successful candidate must have the knowledge and experience of delivering a service for Children and Young People (CYP), and have successfully engaged youth within a service-driven organisation of comparable size, scope and complexity. It is also essential that you have an understanding of current issues faced by CYP experiencing domestic abuse. You will need to demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions with CYPs' involvement, and demonstrate negotiating, advocacy and influencing skills. The ability to write high quality support plans is essential, and training will be provided.

Special working conditions, for this role will require a DBS check as you will be working independently with young people, some flexible working hours including occasional weekend and evening work as required in line with the needs of the young person.

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 (s). 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. 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 takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Refuge, an award winning national charity, is recruiting a Young People’s Advocate in our Redbridge service, to provide a high quality personal welfare support service to young people aged 12-17 who have been affected by domestic abuse or teenage relationship abuse.

You will support young people from the point of crisis to help ensure their safety, reduce risk, enable them to access community support services and achieve their life goals. You will provide presentations and advocate on behalf of young people to partner agencies, including schools in Redbridge to recognise and respond appropriately and safely to young people affected by domestic abuse and other forms of violence and abuse.

Methodical and well-organised, you will have significant proven experience of providing direct emotional, practical and welfare support, ideally within a relevant field such as a refuge, children’s advice centre or residential setting. You will be experienced in identifying and responding to the risks to and needs of survivors of domestic violence. With an up-to-date knowledge of relevant civil and criminal legislation, you will have a demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office and the ability to build and develop supportive relationships with young people affected by domestic violence.

You will be experienced in advocating in a multi-agency setting to secure positive life outcomes for your clients and to making the service a success.  A Safe Lives qualification is desirable.

You will be self-sufficient, assertive and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with empathy and sensitivity to build and develop supportive relationships with young people. You will maintain professional boundaries and adhere fully to Refuge’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  Other benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, an employee assistance programme.

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities:

Closing Date: 05 January 2020

Interview Date: 13 January 2020

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

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This post however 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.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Healthy Foundations is a health advocacy project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The project aims to support and advocate for women to better access services related to health and well-being and for women to prioritise their health. The project provides one-to-one ‘through-the-gate’ support to women leaving prison which continues into the community. Health Matters also runs a series of workshops and provides information for women to identify and address healthcare needs and improve well-being.

Women affected by the criminal justice system have far poorer and more serious health problems than the general population due to multiple overlapping barriers, including experience of chronic poverty, difficulties with mental health, domestic violence, problematic substance use and substandard housing and homelessness. The Healthy Foundations project approaches health and well-being in a holistic way by linking up mental health and physical health, problematic substance use and other complex needs.

As a Healthy Foundations Advocate you will provide an independent, needs-led health support and advocacy service to participants and develop individual one-to-one needs assessments and support plans with women. You will also create and facilitate workshops. We are looking for someone with experience of providing support to service users facing multiple barriers and a demonstrable commitment to working within a women-centred service, making a difference to women’s lives.

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.

Ormiston Families’ Point 1 Service

Based at the Norwich Hub and in the community, around Norfolk and Waveney.
A partnership between Ormiston Families, MAP and the Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, the Point 1 service provides mental health support to children and young people across Norfolk & Waveney, who are experiencing early signs of mental health and emotional problems.

The post holder will provide screening / information-gathering assessment and psychosocial short-term evidence-based interventions to children with mild-moderate mental health issues.

You will be a highly motivated and committed individual with experience of working with young people and families. You will have an NVQ Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in mental health or a relevant subject. In return, we can offer a range of attractive benefits and work/life balance.

For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website, via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 31st January 2020.

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have experienced domestic and sexual violence since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

About IRIS – Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (Hackney)

IRIS improves the quality of care given by GP surgeries to women experiencing domestic violence. IRIS is a general practice-based domestic violence training, support, referral and recording programme for primary care staff. It is a targeted intervention for patients aged 16 and above experiencing current or former domestic violence from a partner, ex-partner or adult family member. IRIS provides training and education, clinical enquiry tools and health education resources to general practice teams.  IRIS provides a named contact for patient referrals and advocacy to patients experiencing current or former domestic violence. IRIS is centered in partnership work, with primary care and specialist third sector agencies coming together to deliver services and promote work across the historical gap.

nia has been awarded funding by Public Health in the borough of Hackney to deliver IRIS work in City and Hackney. This work is funded to September 2020 with the possibility of an extension.

PSU - Problematic Substance Use Service (Hackney)

PSU operates in Hackney to ensure that women who have experienced domestic and sexual violence affected by problematic substance use are provided advocacy and support. PSU promotes inter-agency awareness and coordinated service delivery between violence against women and problematic substance use agencies

Hours: 35 per week

Term: Funded until September 2020 (extension possible)

The Senior IRIS Advocate Educator will play a key role in developing and maintaining IRIS and PSU projects undertaken within Hackney, supporting the Advocacy Service Manager to manage the staff and projects the service provides in order to provide high quality, supportive and culturally appropriate service to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

We’re looking for a highly organised and self motivated woman who is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse.  You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer.

CV’s will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 10am, 30th December 2019

Interview date: 7th January 2020

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).