Victim Support is looking for a full time Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to be based in London.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

You will be part of our exciting Male Victims Accommodation Project. 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.

You 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. Specialist housing knowledge is also required.

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 (CAADA) accreditation or commensurate experience (normally at least 1 year of direct casework experience supporting high and very high risk victims of domestic abuse).

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 outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. 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. Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should suitable applications be received.

This position requires you to be already working as an IDVA, either qualified or unqualified.  A Safe Lives IDVA or Women’s Aid IDVA qualification, or relevant degree, or demonstrable equivalent experience, or a vocational qualification is essential.

3 days a week from home, 2 days a week in the office

The role will require you to be based at Harlow, however Changing Pathways are considering a blended working agreement which could include some time working from home.

You will be working with high risk survivors of domestic abuse in the Harlow area, providing support and advocacy to address their immediate risk and safety needs whilst helping them take that first step on a pathway without fear and abuse.  in line with the new Domestic Abuse Act, children's needs will be assessed as victims in their own right with referrals made to Changing Pathways' Children's Services where necessary.

This is a fast-paced role working with risk and as such we are seeking a dynamic individual who is skilled in crisis management and able to assess risk for survivors of domestic abuse.

This position requires you to be already working as an IDVA, either qualified or unqualified.

A Safe Lives IDVA or Women's Aid DAPA qualification would be advantageous.

A vehicle and clean and current driving licence is required for this post.

Location: Tower Hamlets

Salary: Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £27,000-£29,000 per annum.

Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience: £26,000- £27,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Reference: S045

Closing Date: 31/01/2022 at 10am

Interview Date: 04/02/2022

Please note the ability to speak in Bengali / Sylheti is essential.

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring 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.

About the Service

Tower Hamlets Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse with the aim to reduce risk and harm.  Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IDVA to join our dynamic team in Tower Hamlets, working with people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.

You will provide high quality case work support, advocacy and information services to survivors of domestic abuse who are experiencing significant harm from interpersonal harm and relationship abuse.

You will carry out DASH Risk Assessments in a timely manner and refer high risk cases to MARAC where appropriate. You will contribute to the local MARAC process; representing survivors at MARAC and other multi-agency meetings; action planning alongside other agencies to improve survivor safety and ensure that survivors and their safety are kept at the centre of all coordinated responses. Working with survivors, you will agree Individualised Safety and Support Plans, working to reduce risk and meet identified needs including making referrals to other appropriate agencies.

About You

You will need a passion for working with victim/survivors and a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.

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.

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

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for Solace and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification

Due to the number of CV’s and Supporting Statements we receive, Solace Women’s Aid cannot communicate further with candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.

No agencies.

About the Role

SBS is looking for 2 experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advocates to join our dynamic team in Southall to provide high-quality advice, support, and advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence, including forced marriage, rape and sexual abuse, so-called honour crimes, and related issues such as immigration, asylum, and No Recourse to Public Funds.

You will assist women to access support under various destitution schemes, promote social inclusion, encourage independence, and develop the personal resilience of women using our advocacy service.

Working within a multi-agency framework, you will ensure women’s needs are met by encouraging engagement with a range of SBS and external services, keeping service users at the heart of all service delivery.

About You

You will need a strong commitment to tackling all forms of violence against women and children, and to fighting for the freedoms and rights of women and girls.

You will have a sound understanding of the practical, emotional, social, and economic issues facing Black and minoritised women affected by domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, and knowledge of the range of options available to survivors of domestic abuse including safe housing, criminal justice, and civil remedies.

You will have a CAADA/Safelives/Womens’ Aid IDVA/DAPA qualification, or be willing to undertake such training to ensure SBS provides the highest quality advocacy and casework to its service users.

About Southall Black Sisters

Originally set up in 1979, Southall Black Sisters (SBS) has established itself as an iconic organisation based in West London, but with a national reach and reputation for its landmark legal interventions, its contributions to changes in policy for the benefit of Black and minoritised women, and its unique approach to casework and advocacy.

In 1983, we set up a not for profit, advice, campaigning, resource, and advocacy centre for Black and minoritised women, defending women’s rights and freedoms, with a particular focus on challenging all forms of violence against South Asian women. SBS’ casework has highlighted flaws in community and state responses to Black and minoritised women and children and, alongside other BME organisations, we have developed a specialism in meeting the needs of Black and minoritised women and children that have been subjected to violence and abuse.

You will be joining a dynamic team of inspiring women, whose work empowers thousands of women worldwide to assert their fundamental human rights to justice, equality and freedom.

Working at Southall Black Sisters

Southall Black Sisters recognises that the nature of its work can be emotionally challenging, and is committed to maintaining a supportive working environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and safe. To that end, our employees benefit from:

• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata) excluding Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 additional day per completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists to help you to deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, physical/mental health, or general wellbeing
• Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore difficult issues arising from casework
• A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
• A 3% employer pension contribution

Due to the nature of our work, this post is open to Black and South Asian women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1). 

Location: Hybrid working between home, Islington SASS office and Islington Sexual Health Clinics.

Salary: Qualified applicants only £27,500 - £30,000 Pro rata

Hours: 37.5

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2023

Vacancy Reference: S059

Closing Date: 8th February 5pm

Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd February

Solace is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Service

The Sexual Health project was piloted in Islington last year and we are very excited to share that this project has expanded and will now cover Camden, Haringey and Barnet. From late 2021, the Sexual Health project will cover a further three sexual health clinics in North London and will continue to provide high-quality holistic support to survivors of sexual abuse and violence who approach the sexual health clinic. As with all Islington SASS services, the Sexual Health project is inclusive to all survivors, but this project has a specific focus on increasing the engagement for LGBTQ+ survivors.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sexual Health Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates to sit in the Islington SASS team and co-locate in Islington Sexual Health Clinics. As a IDSVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse attending the clinic including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the Sexual Health lead for Solace in for Islington, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and Sexual Health professionals.

The Sexual Health IDVAs also hold a caseload providing one-to-one support to high-risk victims/survivors at the point of crisis as well as those at standard and medium risk levels, co-ordinating multi agency support and providing practical solutions.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work.

About You

If you demonstrate commitment, innovation, passion, non-judgemental and collaboration, you’ll thrive in our diverse feminist team of professional women.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with victim/survivors of sexual abuse or violence and a solid understanding of the support options available to them. You will have strong leadership skills, thrive on working under pressure, and be adept at crisis management and prioritising your workload to meet the demands of this busy service.

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

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.

No agencies.

Location: Southwark

Salary:

Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £27,500-£30,000 per annum.

Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience: £26,000-£27,500 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Reference:

Closing Date: 14/02/22 at 9am

Interview Date: 17/02/22

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring 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

The Southwark SASS team provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse living in Southwark. An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for an Independent Sexual  Violence Adviser. This includes a package of support covering crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. A key aspect of the role will be to advocate on behalf of  men and women service users and guiding them through the criminal justice process.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced ISVA to join our dynamic team in Southwark, working with survivors who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work. The role includes co-location work with partner agencies and co-locating at the local BCU with the Sapphire unit. 

The ISVA will work specifically with  women and men survivors of recent of historic sexual violence. The ISVA will provide high quality, specialist support to women in London who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system.

Your role is to provide a mix of emotional, practical, and factual support so survivors have all the information they need to make informed decisions that are right for them. You will understand the barriers survivors face when accessing the criminal justice system and work closely together to advocate for their needs within the system.

About You

The women we are looking for should have demonstrable experience working with survivors of sexual violence and of working in a trauma-informed way.

You will need a thorough understanding of sexual 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 ISVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and passionate about ending gender-based violence. You will have a “can-do‟ approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role as necessary.

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

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

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

No contact from agencies.

Location: Hybrid working. The SASS office is in Islington but there is an expectation to travel to the co-located Sexual Health Clinic in Barnet.

Salary: Qualified applicants only £27,500 - £30,000 Pro rata

Hours: 37.5

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2023

Vacancy Reference: S061

Closing Date: 8th February 5pm

Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd February

Solace is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Service

The Sexual Health project was piloted in Islington last year and we are very excited to share that this project has expanded and will now cover Camden, Haringey and Barnet. From late 2021, the Sexual Health project will cover a further three sexual health clinics in North London and will continue to provide high-quality holistic support to survivors of sexual abuse and violence who approach the sexual health clinic. As with all Islington SASS services, the Sexual Health project is inclusive to all survivors, but this project has a specific focus on increasing the engagement for LGBTQ+ survivors.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sexual Health Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates to sit in the Islington SASS team and co-locate in Barnet Sexual Health Clinics. As a IDSVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse attending the clinic including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the Sexual Health lead for Solace in for Barnet, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and Sexual Health professionals.

The Sexual Health IDVAs also hold a caseload providing one-to-one support to high-risk victims/survivors at the point of crisis as well as those at standard and medium risk levels, co-ordinating multi agency support and providing practical solutions.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work.

About You

If you demonstrate commitment, innovation, passion, non-judgemental and collaboration, you’ll thrive in our diverse feminist team of professional women.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with victim/survivors of sexual abuse or violence and a solid understanding of the support options available to them. You will have strong leadership skills, thrive on working under pressure, and be adept at crisis management and prioritising your workload to meet the demands of this busy service.

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

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.

No agencies.

Location: Hybrid working. The SASS office is in Islington but there is an expectation to travel to the co-located Sexual Health Clinic in Haringey.

Salary: Qualified applicants only £27,500 - £30,000  Pro rata

Hours: 37.5

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2023

Vacancy Reference: S060

Closing Date: 8th February 5pm

Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd February

Solace is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Service

The Sexual Health project was piloted in Islington last year and we are very excited to share that this project has expanded and will now cover Camden, Haringey and Barnet. From late 2021, the Sexual Health project will cover a further three sexual health clinics in North London and will continue to provide high-quality holistic support to survivors of sexual abuse and violence who approach the sexual health clinic. As with all Islington SASS services, the Sexual Health project is inclusive to all survivors, but this project has a specific focus on increasing the engagement for LGBTQ+ survivors.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sexual Health Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates to sit in the Islington SASS team and co-locate in Haringey Sexual Health Clinics. As a IDSVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse attending the clinic including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the Sexual Health lead for Solace in for Haringey, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and Sexual Health professionals.

The Sexual Health IDVAs also hold a caseload providing one-to-one support to high-risk victims/survivors at the point of crisis as well as those at standard and medium risk levels, co-ordinating multi agency support and providing practical solutions.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work.

About You

If you demonstrate commitment, innovation, passion, non-judgemental and collaboration, you’ll thrive in our diverse feminist team of professional women.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with victim/survivors of sexual abuse or violence and a solid understanding of the support options available to them. You will have strong leadership skills, thrive on working under pressure, and be adept at crisis management and prioritising your workload to meet the demands of this busy service.

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

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.

No agencies.

Role Overview

Job Title: Health Independent Gender Violence Advocate 

Location: Lewisham, London

Salary: £27,948 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Health Independent Gender Violence Advocate to join our team in Lewisham. In this post you will be hospital based part of the time and that includes developing effective referral routes across a number of health department’s e.g. maternity service and accident and emergency (A&E) and identifying opportunities to develop and deliver training. You will be working closely with other health care professionals to build capacity and to develop joint working initiatives which address the specific health care needs of survivors of gender based violence

Essential Skills or Experience

You must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to survivors of gender based violence, and of managing case work. In addition you will have experience of working within a health setting and the ability to manage in a crisis. Knowledge of the relevant housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation is also essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Benefits

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervision for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Other information

Closing Date: Monday 31st January 2022 at 09:00 am

Interview Date: Friday 4th February 2022

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

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion 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.

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Hays are recruiting for a leading national charity who support people affected and survivors of domestic abuse in London.

Your new role

"Saferlives" qualified salary is £29300.00 and unqualified is £25600.00 - Please note if you do not have the "Saferlives" qualification the client will fund for successful candidates to gain this after probation has been passed.

There is also option to some flexibility to work from home one or two days a week.

• 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 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.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.

What you'll need to succeed

• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.
• You will need to have proven knowledge of the criminal justice system and social care and understand how they relate to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Possess excellent communication, written and IT skills, the ability to engage with clients and liaise and deliver training and presentations to external agencies and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience or knowledge of working in a health based setting would be advantageous.
• To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation.
• An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work for leading UK charity
• Excellent career growth opportunities

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Job Title: National Domestic Abuse Helpline Adviser

Salary: £27,948

Location: Tower Hill, London

Contract Type: 3 xPermanent and 1 Fixed Term(Maternity Cover)

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  For more information on our work, please visit our website.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting National Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisers to provide support and information to women experiencing domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), family and friends supporting them, and associated professionals, by providing, trauma-informed emotional support and practical help, led by the caller’s needs.

You will participate in answering helpline calls on a 24 hour rota system, assessing each call individually to ensure the highest standards of support. You will be involved in making referrals to women’s refuges and other agencies where appropriate, and complete reporting and evaluation data for the service.

Essential Skills or Experience

You will have an awareness of domestic violence issues, together with the ability to assess the needs of callers to the helpline. In addition you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a non-judgmental and confidential approach to supporting women. You will be well organised and have a demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office. The ability to remain calm and resilient is essential, as is an up-to-date knowledge of housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation relating to domestic violence.

Benefits

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Other information

Closing Date: 9:00am, 26 January 2022 

Interview Date: 8th and 9th February 2022

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

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion 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.

Special notes:

1. We will consider applications from candidates who are available to work 22.5 hours, 30 hours or 37.5 hours a week. Please note however, due to the rota pattern in place applicants must be prepared to work on a 24 hour rota across all days of the week, weekend, evenings and nights. Successful candidates will be expected to work atleast two night shifts per month. We are unable to agree to applicants only working certain hours and days of the week.

2. The helpline adviser role is currently home based. However with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions successful applicants will be expected to work from our head office at Tower Hill, London in the near future. 

Job Title: Helpline Supervisor

Responsible to: Helpline Manager

Location: Coram Campus, London (some working from home available on an exceptional basis and according to service needs)

Salary: £25,520 to £29,575 per annum pro rate (ILW)

Hours: 35 hours per week (incl. regular work on Saturday) Willing to consider 28 hours per week (incl. regular work on Saturday)

We are seeking a capable and committed individual to help deliver Coram Voice’s innovative Always Heard helpline service. This Department for Education funded service ensures that young people in, and on the edges of care who have been unable to access their local advocacy support are assisted to have their voices heard.

This role requires a children’s rights champion who has the skills, experience and values to work effectively with the full diversity of the children and young people needing our advice and advocacy – and to support Always Heard helpline volunteers do the same.

This is a great opportunity to take a leading part in a team which makes a real difference to the children and young people they work with. Working with your fellow Helpline Supervisors, the Helpline Manager and our Always Heard volunteers you will ensure that children and young people are listened to and are supported to speak out about the things that matter to them.

We want someone who enjoys working with children and young people, is a capable advice giver, and supportive supervisor. We want an individual who is committed to making a real contribution to this vital service and the wider work of Coram Voice.

Within the role there will be the opportunity, should the operation needs of the service require it, to act as a Safety Net advocate for children and young people experiencing barriers to their local advocacy support. This will involve providing one-to-one allocated advocacy for young people (via phone/email and other digital means).

Coram Voice particularly welcomes applications from care leavers or individuals with experience of being ‘looked after’ by the state. We are also actively encouraging applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.

To find out more about the role and to apply, please download the forms below. Also note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date: Monday 28th February 2022 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

One to One Interview: 2 panel members

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Domestic violence, IDVA Job

Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a leading charity who support people affected and survivors of domestic abuse in London.

Please note Hays are also recruiting for permanent IDVAs

Your new role

• You will work in partnership with the hospital and 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 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.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.
• This would be working from home but would be required to attend the service or council offices if a client is required to be seen.

What you'll need to succeed

• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.
• You will need to have proven knowledge of the criminal justice system and social care and understand how they relate to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Possess excellent communication, written and IT skills, the ability to engage with clients and liaise and deliver training and presentations to external agencies and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience or knowledge of working in a health based setting would be advantageous.
• To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation.
• An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role.

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to work for leading UK charity
• Flexible working options

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Healthy Streets Officer, Behaviour Change

(Ref: SUS3450, SUS3476)

£28,933 per annum

(Inclusive of a London Weighting Allowance of £3,995 per annum)

37.5 hours per week– Contract to 31st August 2022

Base:

Position 1: London Boroughs of Islington and Barking & Dagenham

 Position 2: London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets & Newham

About the Role

We have two fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic people to join Sustrans working across their local boroughs, as Healthy Streets Officers; supporting our vision to make sure all Londoners live in a city where our streets and public spaces serve everyone. A London where our streets are welcome places for all people to spend time, a London with reduced road danger and improved air quality.

As a Healthy Streets Officer, you will work as a delivery partner within the London Boroughs of either Tower Hamlets and Newham or Islington and Barking & Dagenham, to promote active and sustainable travel, identifying local initiatives to make it easier for people to choose to walk, cycle and use public transport instead of a car.

Initially working from home, once Covid restrictions are relaxed, your week will be made up of 2 days at each local authority office (per borough) and 1 in the Sustrans office (Bethnal Green).

You will join our team of 18 Healthy Streets officers, supporting 31 London local authorities, working on behaviour change initiatives across areas such as schools, workplaces, cycle training and infrastructure.

The Healthy Streets Officers are working hard to help boroughs reach the Mayor of London’s goals for 80% of journeys in London to be made by walking, cycling or public transport and for all Londoners to achieve 20 minutes of daily active travel by 2041.

The Healthy Streets Officers focus on sharing best practice between boroughs and supporting local initiatives to help people walk and cycle more.

About You

We are looking for driven, passionate individuals with the ability to own and influence projects, as well as plan and organise events and community activities.

You will have great people skills and experience of delivering multiple projects, partnership working with schools, community groups or local organisations and working for or with a local authority.

So if you are a confident advocate for the benefits of sustainable transport and understand the role it plays in making better places to live & work, apply today!

We would especially love to hear from applicants with local knowledge and experience of living or working in either Tower Hamlets and Newham or Islington and Barking & Dagenham.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Sunday 30th January
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on 1st and 2nd February 2022

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!