NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

Due to expansion and development of the Priory Service we are recruiting Self-Employed Advocates to deliver mental health advocacy to young people and vulnerable adults to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes.

We are looking to recruit in the following regions:

• South West – Bristol and Stroud
• Wales – Abergavenny, Cardiff, Pontypridd, and Raglan
• East – Attleborough
• London – Edmonton, Roehampton, and Wimbledon
• South East – Wadhurst and Hassocks

To be considered you must hold relevant qualifications and have experience of direct work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

For more information, please view the full advert on our website.

Please note: to meet the requirements of the role you must live within the geographical area and be able to conduct regular advocacy visits to residential and hospital settings within that area.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

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.

Southall Black Sisters (SBS) an advice, advocacy and campaigning centre for black and minority women (BME), currently has a vacancy for: 

FULL TIME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINEE ADVOCATE 

Salary range £19,634 to £23,944 (incl. OLW) per annum depending on experience 

This front-line post is normally based at our centre in Southall. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have allowed some flexibility and remote working, but this is a temporary measure only and is constantly under review to take account of the needs of our users and guidance on health and safety matters.

Ability to speak fluently a South Asian language essential (Punjabi or Hindi or Urdu preferred) 

This role will suit someone who seeks to develop into an SBS advocate and has some of the skill sets in the job description and seeks to acquire new skills. You will receive regular training and be closely supervised to:

• provide high quality and comprehensive advice, information, and practical advocacy support relating to gender-based violence against BME women and children
• promote the participation and engagement of service users with SBS holistic services 
• promote the aims and objectives of SBS as a specialist organisation for BME women and children 

In light of the nature and context of the work of SBS, the organisation considers that the candidate’s race and gender (BME) to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Para 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010 

Deadline for applications Friday 12th March 2021 by 5pm 

To apply, download an Application Pack 

nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, 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.

We have recently noticed that we receive fewer applications for our posts supporting women involved in prostitution. If you think you have what it takes to do this work but you’re worried that you might not have the right experience, please call us – let’s talk about it. We may be able to consider training and additional support for you.

We are delighted to receive funding from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to develop The Anita Project. The Anita Project has been devised to bring about long-term sustainable change for women facing multiple disadvantage and who are involved in prostitution in London. This service will build on nia’s existing work to support women to exit prostitution.

Hours: 35 hours

This post is currently funded until 31 March 2022. It is our policy to try to offer staff alternative posts in the organisation if funding for the post they are filling ends. 

This is an exciting new post focussing on supporting women to exit prostitution. The service builds on our existing work to support women involved in prostitution in east London. The post holder will provide wide-ranging support with a particular focus on supporting women using drug and alcohol services, who are abused through ‘survival sex’. The postholder will be responsible for forging links with drug and alcohol services to ensure maximum engagement and take up of services from women who are being sexually exploited.

We are looking for a highly organised and self- motivated woman who is passionate about supporting other women to rebuild their lives after prostitution. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach, be passionate about prioritising women and be committed to nia’s feminist approach. Your values, attitude and abilities are as important as your experience.

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 10am, 8th March 2021     

Interview date: 16th March 2021

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.

Job Title: Senior Advocate

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,520 to £29,575 per annum

Location: London

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Voice

Our services include Always Heard, the national advocacy safety net and advice service, and a range of local children’s rights projects such as advocacy for children in care, care leavers and other young people needing the support of Children’s Services. At Coram Voice we have a wealth of experience advocating on behalf of young people with disabilities. We work side by side with some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society and reach out to those who have missed out on the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people, by supporting them to uphold their rights and actively participate in decisions about their lives.

Coram Voice is part of the Coram group of charities which develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Our vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life.

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 28 days’ annual leave plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

Coram Voice particularly welcomes applications for this post from care leavers or individuals with experience of being ‘looked after’ by the state, and those with disabilities. 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 recognize 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.

About the Role

• Are you looking for an exciting and unique opportunity to advance your skills, knowledge and experiences with children and young people?
• Are you passionate about taking a lead role in upholding the rights of children and young people?
• Are you motivated to broaden your current skill set to undertake case work reviews and support to our Associate Advocates in the provision of advocacy to children & young people?
• Are you a creative innovator with energy and drive to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?
• Can you see yourself becoming a champion for children’s rights contributing to Coram Voice to be the leading children’s charity in this area?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Coram Voice as our Senior Advocate in London. This is a pivotal role as we develop and expand our children’s rights services across London and South East. You will need to be innovative and constantly strive to find new ways to transform the lives of young people. You will be joining a highly committed and well supported team who are working together to champion the rights of children and young people.

Apply today!

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 15th March 2021

Interview Date: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th March 2021 (these will be held virtually)

Coram Voice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage 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 families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Lewisham Speaking Up, the independent advocacy charity for and led by people with learning disabilities based in Lewisham, has successfully secured three years backing from Henry Smith Charity to create a brand new Financial Inclusion Advocate post.

This means we are able to build on the financial assistance work we have always given to people with learning disabilities through 1-2-1 advocacy. The person we seek will have considerable experience of supporting and empowering vulnerable people, including people with learning disabilities. They will join our 1-2-1 advocacy team.

The successful candidate will:

• be an experienced Advocate who has a proven track record of working in the third sector and preferably with an Advocacy organisation. An Advocacy Qualification would be welcomed, but is not essential.
• have experience of carrying a caseload of 1-2-1 advocacy cases, getting people’s voices heard and supporting people to speak up for themselves.
• be aware of relevant legislation needed for advocating for people with learning disabilities 
• have had considerable experience of advocating for people who have finance problems: this should include benefits, debt, budgeting, and issues with paying bills.
• be compassionate, hardworking, committed, and who can work with minimal supervision.
• need to manage a small group of volunteers, who will support people with budgeting.

Lewisham Speaking Up is a well established independent advocacy charity that has worked hard to build a reputation for innovation and quality. This role provides an exciting and rewarding challenge within a supportive team, who share a strong belief and enthusiasm for independent advocacy and our work.

Closing date: 10 March at 5pm

Interview dates: 15-16 March

Morgan Hunt are currently seeking a passionate Senior Advocate for a role with a leading women's charity based in West London - If you're an advocate, who's looking to potentially step up in the field, keep reading.

The service itself works with some of the most vulnerable young women in the capital, from backgrounds ranging from being involved with gangs, to those with historic child sexual exploitation.

As a Senior Advocate, you'll be the first point of call for the advocates and caseworkers already in place, for all of their concerns regarding safeguarding and crisis management.

Requirements:

• Working with Young People/ Working with Young Women specifically who have experienced forms of violence
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding in relation to children and Young People
• Case Management experience
• Experience of developing resources and service delivery

Due to the nature of the role, we will only accept applications from female candidates. Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

If you think you've got what it takes, then hit 'Apply Now' or give us a call on 020 7419 8977 and lets have a chat!

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

Do you work tirelessly to ensure that your clients receive the best possible outcomes? Are you passionate about collaborating with partners to provide a trauma-informed approach to your clients? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new project providing an enhanced support service to women who have experienced complex trauma.

You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to provide a cohesive pathway of psychologically informed support services.

The purpose of this role is to deliver in-depth advocacy, advice and support to a caseload of women who have multiple intersecting needs including a significant history of trauma, mental ill health and/or a diagnosis of personality disorder. Historically other services may have struggled to engage with these women and this project works to changes these systems.

The role will include fantastic opportunities for joint working with the NHS, including being part of a team with psychologists in the NHS, including attending group consultations where a case formulation is developed, and attending training, reflective practice and group clinical supervision with psychology staff. You will also receive individual clinical supervision through Women in Prison.

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 minoritised 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.

Our client is a pioneering personal safety charity, specialising in providing advice, support and guidance to people who are currently experiencing or who have previously been affected by harassment and stalking. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Advocate, providing the highest quality support service for victims of stalking.

As our client's new Senior Stalking Advocate, you will work as part of a close-knit team to provide expert advice and advocacy to victims of stalking, both over the phone via telephone and face to face. You will provide casework support and advocacy to victims of stalking, liaising with both voluntary and statutory services to ensure positive outcomes for all victims. You will deliver robust risk assessment and safety planning for all service users, keeping and maintaining accurate and confidential records of all work undertaken.

To apply for this role you must have significant experience of working with people affected by gender-based violence, including risk assessment and safety planning. You will have a thorough knowledge of the criminal and civil justice system, housing, welfare and policy relating to stalking and other forms of gender-based violence. You will have experience of managing your own caseload and working upon pressure, and will be an exceptional communicator. You will have strong crisis management skills, and will have experience of multi-agency partnership working.

Please initially apply with a Word-formatted version of your CV - applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the advert will close once a suitable candidate is identified. Please only apply if you are available immediately.

Please note this initially a temporary role until April 2021 (possibility of extension). Due to the implications of Covid-19, this role will be home-based for the foreseeable, however the physical location of the office is in Stockwell.

To apply please follow the steps in "How to Apply" above.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a fast growing and dedicated team supporting the wellbeing of communities across West London.

We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover. We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action. We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.

Job Purpose

This role is within our crisis alternative service, which is an out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. The service will operate 365 days a year from 6pm-1am across all of our boroughs.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone on a one-to-one or group basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis.

The objectives of the service include:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in HFEH.
• To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
• To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
• To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.

The Role

The role of the support workers will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one and group basis. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing.

Fixed Term until 31st March 2022 (with potential to extend)

Post is subject to a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please apply by sending your completed application form, following the steps in "How to Apply" above.

Location: Various sites across Greater London

Salary: £29,500 - £32,000 per annum 

Hours:  full time (37.5 hours per week) 

Contract:  x1 FTC March 2022 and x1 permanent contract 

Vacancy Reference: SWA3054

Closing Date: 24/03/2021

Interview Date: 02/04/2021

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

Our peripatetic staff team provide front-line support to accommodation based and community services all over London across our organisation. Peripatetic workers enable our services to deliver a consistent, high standard of service.  The team was created in order to have trained, skilled staff ready to cover gaps in service and facilitate the continued smooth running of services, proactively supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

Senior peripatetic workers may also cover senior worker or specialist vacancies within the organisation, or assist in the set-up of new services. If you thrive on fast paced work settings, are able to adapt easily and quickly to new environments, and are willing to be deployed across our sites on a regular basis, then this is the opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a senior peripatetic worker you will:

• Provide a proactive and specialist service to survivors of domestic abuse in a variety of roles across our community and accommodation based services in a front-line or senior worker capacity

• Deliver high quality case work support to both victims and survivors of domestic abuse

• Assist in the set-up of new projects within the organisation

• Support the peripatetic service manager with the running of the peripatetic team including line management of the peripatetic workers 

• Attend case review and team meetings and contribute towards effective team communications

• Contribute to collation, monitoring and evidence of service outcomes to ensure coherent target are met

• Champion Solace’s Equality and Diversity and ensuring human rights and equality is the centre of your work

• Be a voice for service user feedback, delivery and shape future development.

The length of a placement within a service can range from several weeks to a few months. You will receive a local induction to the service at the start of the placement.

For all roles, you will carry out risk and needs assessments, safety planning, and individual support planning with survivors as well as advocating on  behalf of service users with external agencies, implementing the empowerment model and a strength based approach.  All work should be service user led and trauma informed.

Within Community Services, you will typically fill roles as a Caseworker or IDVA. As a Caseworker you will provide user led one to one support. As an IDVA you will also contribute to the local MARAC process to improve survivor safety.

Within Accommodation Services you will typically fill the role of Refuge Worker. You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will work with women to devise a support plan that meets their immediate practical and emotional needs and starts the process of recovery, linking women into more specialist support services where required.

As a member of the Advice Service you will provide an effective and efficient advice and casework service to women affected by VAWG. The responsibilities include working on the advice line on a rota-basis and providing accurate advice, support, advocacy and casework to women and girls affected by all forms of VAWG as well as professionals. The role also includes supporting and supervising our volunteers on the line. Ensuring the duty inbox is checked and the referrals are processed.

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 a sound understanding of practical, emotional, social and economic issues affecting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.

• Have in depth knowledge and confidentially advising on a range of options including safe housing, criminal justice, civil remedies

• Have sound knowledge of adult and children safeguarding

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Thrive on working under pressure, prioritising workload and crisis management

• Have a sensitive and non-judgemental approach when working with vulnerable clients

• Be experienced in risk assessment, management and safety planning

• Have experience of line managing staff and/or setting up new projects

• Ideally CAADA/safe lives/women’s Aid IDVA or DAPA qualified, or willingness to study.

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.

To apply please follow the steps in "How to Apply" above.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a fast growing and dedicated team supporting the wellbeing of communities across West London. 

We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover. We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action. We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.

Job Purpose

This role is within our crisis alternative service, which is an out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. The service will operate 365 days a year from 6pm-1am across all of our boroughs.

Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone on a one-to-one or group basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis.

The objectives of the service include:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in HFEH.

• To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc. 

• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.

• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.

• To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support

• To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation

• To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service

• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.

• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.

The Role

The role of the Crisis Service Manager will be to provide operational management and mobilisation of the crisis alternative service. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing and supporting staff working within challenging environments and experience of working with challenging behaviour and complex needs. The Service Manager will hold all operational risk. 

Excellent organisation and decision-making skills are essential for this role, as it requires being able to manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines and work unsupervised during evenings and weekends.

The Crisis Service Manager will be required to work collaboratively with the Head of Adult Services and will be proficient at communicating effectively with staff at all levels, a wide range of key stakeholders and service users. They will ensure the service is well resourced from a staffing perspective and embed high-quality operational plans and processes.

They will be responsible for the delivery, progression and continual improvement of the service. They will have responsibility for ensuring Crisis services operate in line with organisational H&S processes and procedures, HFEH Mind policies and CQC requirements.

Fixed Term until 31st March 2022 (with potential to extend)

Post is subject to a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please apply by sending your completed application form, following the steps in "How to Apply" above.

Liberty is an independent membership organisation. We challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.

We are campaigners, lawyers and policy experts who work together to protect rights and hold the powerful to account. We empower others to defend their own rights and the rights of their family, friends and communities.

Our principles are guided by evidence and expertise – not political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We’re not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths or confront intolerance and abuse of power wherever we find it.

We are a uniquely multi-disciplinary team, working to achieve change through a powerful combination of lobbying, strategic litigation, public campaigning, member activism, and providing free advice and information to the public. Together we’ve been making the UK a fairer, more equal place since 1934.

The Advocacy (Advice & Information) Intern position is designed to benefit both Liberty and you. While the Advocacy Team receives vital support, the role provides you with opportunities to gain experience within a public legal advice service and develop skills in legal research and drafting.

This is a positive action internship aimed at increasing the participation of certain under-represented groups at Liberty. 

To apply you must consider yourself a disabled person OR be from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background.