The Trust’s vision is a world free of MSA and our mission is to find the cause and, ultimately, the cure for MSA. Until that day, we will do all we can to support people affected by MSA and to strive to ensure that they are not alone on their individual journeys. You could help us achieve this.

The Multiple System Atrophy Trust is seeking to appoint our sixth MSA Nurse Specialist/Adviser, who will cover London and South East England, as we continue to develop our UK and Ireland services. We have an extremely committed and friendly team whose ethos is to support people affected by MSA, helping one another proactively with workloads and enquires where possible.

Ideally, you will be a qualified registered nurse with at least two years’ experience of a specialist nursing role in the neurology sector, however applicants with other relevant experience will be considered. You will have great interpersonal skills and an understanding of what it takes to deliver quality information and advice to people affected by a serious progressive neurological condition. Experience of facilitating formal and informal training for other health and care professionals is essential.

Independent travel within the prescribed area will be required to attend clinics and regional Support Groups, as will occasional travel elsewhere in the UK for clinical supervision, team meetings and other Trust activities. This is fully reimbursed.

Job Summary

To play a key role in information and support service delivery and to act as an ambassador for the MSA Trust.

Main duties/responsibilities

• To work in a geographical area delivering high quality information, support, advice and signposting in a professional and sensitive manner via the Trust’s telephone and email support service.
• To develop a working knowledge of the role, services and resources of the Trust.
• To contribute to the production and review of the information materials produced by the Trust.
• To attend MSA support groups throughout the year.
• To establish and attend multi-disciplinary/specialist MSA clinics at locations discussed with the Deputy CEO.
• To deliver training and awareness sessions to key health and care professionals in line with the Trust’s strategy.
• To attend relevant health and care professional conferences promoting the work of the Trust.
• To maintain knowledge of MSA and developments in health and social care policy and NHS policy relevant to it.
• To maintain continuing professional development for the role and for Nursing and Midwifery Council registration or other relevant professional body.
• To attend I&S meetings, Services Committee meetings and other occasional away days.

Hybrid working arrangement between MSA Trust London office (SE16 2XB) and home based (negotiable)

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Global Health and Nutrition Director at London or any existing Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children is seeking a transformational development / humanitarian executive to lead our Health & Nutrition work globally. Taking advantage of Save the Children's vast network of program experts and global footprint, this global leader will use innovation, technology, data, and research to ensure that Save the Children stands as a state of the art institution working with children and their communities efficiently and effectively. This position will provide an unparalleled opportunity to implement the cutting-edge of development, humanitarian and human rights theory and practice across a network of 100+ countries and 25,000 staff. This includes helping Save the Children become effectively localized, data-driven, productively partnered, a powerful advocate, and to stand as one of the world's most recognized voices in the defence of the rights of every child everywhere.

This is the most senior Health & Nutrition role in Save the Children. This role has overall accountability for the quality and impact of Health, Nutrition, and WASH programmes and advocacy across Save the Children, promoting programme innovation and drawing on and contributing to the best global evidence on what works to guarantee children’s rights, and particularly their right to live free from violence.

As part of Save the Children’s 2030 Ambition, the organization has chosen to inspire three Breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, so that every child, and especially those suffering from inequality and discrimination, can Survive, Learn and be Protected. The 2030 breakthrough ambition that is led by the Health & Nutrition area is that children under 5 do not die from preventable causes.

This role will lead organizational efforts to achieve the four goals in our 2022-24 strategy for children, working to ensure that:

• Children have a healthy start in life
• Children go safely back to school and learn
• Children live free from violence
• Children benefit from safety nets and resilient families

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Extensive global health experience with relevant advanced degree/s (e.g. MD, MPH, DrPH)
• Technical familiarity with Health, Nutrition, and WASH competencies and programming, with expertise in at least one area
• Demonstrated experience working with multinational partners, governments and academic institutions
• Inspirational leader with ability to communicate the vision for the Survive Breakthrough
• Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated experience in motivating large direct and indirect teams
• Significant international development and humanitarian experience designing, implementing and evaluating programmes relating to health & nutrition and other relevant child rights programming.
• Thorough knowledge and record of accomplishment of influencing health & nutrition public and programme policy, and other relevant child rights programming, in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrable ability to engage effectively across internal/external stakeholders and communities
• Knowledge of policy, research and evidence-based methodologies in health & nutrition programming, and other relevant child-focused programming.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to gender analysis in informing programmes and policy.
• A combination of technical, research, public advocacy and local experience.
• Understands that work of development and humanitarian action can be complex and volatile.
• Country level experience in international development, preferably through long-term assignments.
• Proven experience delivering results and outputs
• Energy and drive to create change in a large, complex organisation
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching – ability to work with people of all levels from CEO to junior staff and across all functions,
• Experience creating and managing high-performing teams including building shared objectives, quality control, evaluation, motivation, performance management, staff development and training.
• Commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive technical leadership team
• Demonstrates ability to make technical expertise relevant and available to inform programmes
• Engaging with donors and public finance stakeholders across humanitarian, development and developed contexts.
• An understanding of and commitment to Save the Children’s mission, values and programme approaches.
• Fluent spoken and written English, with at least one additional language highly desirable, preferably French, Spanish and/or Arabic
• Senior leadership experience working in Save the Children, another large INGO, donor or multilateral agency

This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at our website.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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: 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: 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.

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: 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.

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). 

RAMFEL Immigration Advisor for rough Sleepers

OISC Level 2/3 or a IAAS Level 2 Caseworker/Solicitor

We are looking for a full time advisor but we are willing to employ on a part time basis for the right candidate

We will only consider applications with relevant legal experience. Qualifications needed are OISC level 2/3 or IAAS Level 2 Caseworker/Solicitor.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

Salary and Benefits: £30500 for OISC level 3/IAAS Level 2 or equivalent qualified candidates, £28,500 for OISC level 2 qualified candidates. From 1st April 2022 the salary will be: £33001 for OISC level 3/IAAS Level 2 or equivalent qualified candidates, £30,837for OISC level 2 qualified candidates

Contract Duration: Permanent

Pension scheme – Employer contribution 6%

Holiday entitlement: 28 days annual leave, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme available

Location: RAMFEL’s offices in Ilford /Stratford, UPDATE: During the Covid-19 crisis/Lockdown period you will be required to work from home until it is safe for us to run services from our offices

Overview

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London is an OISC level 3 registered charity, that provides advice to help people access justice. We are expanding our legal advice provision and looking for a new adviser to join our small legal team. The roles gives an opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. The focus of the role is on supporting people who otherwise have no access to legal advice and support. There will be particular focus on working with people who are facing a crisis, providing legal work that will take them out of destitution and on a path towards integration.

Specific Responsibilities

Case management

1. Manage own caseload, working to advance the best interests of the client
2. Adhere to standards set out by IAAS/OISC and AQS to deliver high quality advice
3. Provide advice up to OISC level 2/3 or IAAS Level 2.
4. Engage with the legal services manager to create and follow a training plan to ensure compliance with OISC CPD, keeping up to date with changes in law, policy and guidance to ensure clients receive accurate and high quality advice
5. Undertake fee-paying work as part of our low cost service
6. Liaise directly with the UKVI/HOIE and related governmental agencies 
7. Completion of forms, letters and applications
8. Liaise with and refer clients to solicitors or other advisers, as appropriate
9. Manage client expectations by discussing deadlines, outcomes and timing
10. Deliver legal advice outreach surgeries as and when required (none currently planned for this role)

Service monitoring

1. Ensure that any reporting and monitoring requirements agreed with funders are met in  full
2. Maintain client files and records in line with file management procedures

General responsibilities

1. Seek to continuously improve in order that the Charity delivers the best possible service to beneficiaries
2. Ensure that all of Ramfel’s Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times
3. Attend internal training and external training as and when required
4. Participate in regular supervisions and team meetings
5. Act as a positive ambassador for the Charity at all times
6. Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required

Flexibility

The post holder is expected to be responsive to Ramfel's policies, priorities and the changing needs of the organisation and will be expected to adapt their workload as required.

Management

This post will report to the Immigration Manager- Rough Sleeping

Hours of work and leave

The position is FULL TIME (37.5 hours we may be able to accept part time working hours for the right candidate. It is inevitable that in the nature of Ramfel's work the Immigration Advisor will occasionally exceed this. When more hours are worked, time may be taken off in lieu by arrangement with other members of the Team and with the appropriate member of management. Holiday entitlement is 28 days per annum plus bank holidays for full-time roles.

 Person Specification

Education/qualifications

• Candidates must be IAAS Level 2 or OISC level 2 qualified or;
• OISC level 1 qualified and prepared to work under supervision at level 2 as well as to study to qualify for level 2 (training will be provided) within 6 months.

Experience/knowledge

• Experience providing high quality advice and representation to clients
• A good understanding of law and policy as it relates to immigration and asylum
• Experience of professional, independent and impartial service delivery to the public
• Experience of maintaining a caseload of cases in line with OISC requirements in relation to the conduct of cases, file management and supervision
• Knowledge of and empathy with the backgrounds and experiences of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants
• Experience of using client databases
• Experience of working with interpreters supporting clients with complex matters

Skills

• Ability to manage a caseload autonomously, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Aptitude for grasping complex issues rapidly
• Ability to demonstrate good client facing skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Communicates effectively at all levels, both verbally and written
• Supportive team player

Personal attributes

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of Ramfel
• Has a positive, resilient, enthusiastic and pro-active approach
• Ability to demonstrate behaviour in keeping with Ramfel’s core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity and Fairness

Desirable

• Knowledge of the welfare and support entitlements of asylum seekers in the UK
• Working knowledge of complex EUSS applications
• Experience of legal aid work
• Fluency in other languages
• Experience supporting and developing volunteer

Deadline for application

RAMFEL does not set any application deadline for this position. Recruitment will remain open until we find the right candidate. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join Independent Age as we work on our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

The Volunteer Recruitment Assistant will provide effective volunteer recruitment administration and onboarding support across Independent Age, meeting agreed quality standards and targets for volume, accuracy and time and ensuring applicants are well-supported throughout their recruitment journey. They will also support with delivering high quality virtual induction training to ensure that volunteers are well-equipped and looking forward to undertaking their roles with Independent Age. The successful candidate will support Independent Age’s UK wide volunteer recruitment programme, building strong and positive working relationships with local Volunteer Coordinators and managers to ensure we can recruit suitable volunteers to support our work. 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic team member with strong interpersonal skills and an excellent telephone manner. Candidates must have great attention to detail, be highly organised and have excellent time management skills to successfully manage competing priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both in-person and via telephone and email with staff, volunteers and members of the public are essential for this role. The ability to use virtual platforms such as Teams and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are also required for this role, as is experience of using databases or Customer Relationship Management Systems such as Salesforce.

At Independent Age we live by our values. We are Purpose-driven; compassionate; expert; collaborative; accountable; inclusive.

We champion inclusion and celebrate diversity within and outside our charity to create a culture where everyone knows that they belong and can bring their whole self to work. 

We hire from a variety of backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger.

If you are passionate about our cause, share our values and believe you have the skills for this role, then we’d love to meet you. 

We offer two incremental salary increases for everyone joining us, one at successful completion of probation and the second on the first anniversary of starting with us.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best, so we provide support to attain this with flexible working hours and regular remote working opportunities’. 

We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance and fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews to be held in week commending 14 February.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join Independent Age as we work on our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Our Information team are a key part of our Services Directorate which we are currently developing, expanding our remit to cover Scotland and Wales.

Our information is used by older people, their families, friends and carers to make informed decisions about their lives and is often the first engagement an older person has with the charity. The quality of our information forms an important part of our brand, helping to raise our profile and attract funding.

Working alongside your fellow job share Information Manager, you would have responsibility for the day-to-day delivery and development of our national information service.  Managing a team of experienced writers, you will ensure our information is up to date, accurate, accessible and relevant and that we are actively involving older people in our information production.

Your experience will include understanding of issues around equity, diversity and inclusion and how these apply to public information; Demonstrable strong people management skills, able to inspire, motivate and empower your team; Cross functional collaboration and ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally; Development of high quality and consistent information and advice resources and the ability to tailor communications to different audiences.

At Independent Age we live by our values. We are Purpose-driven; compassionate; expert; collaborative; accountable; inclusive.

We champion inclusion and celebrate diversity within and outside our charity to create a culture where everyone knows that they belong and can bring their whole self to work. 

We hire from a variety of backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger.

We offer two incremental salary increases for everyone joining us, one at successful completion of probation and the second on the first anniversary of starting with us.

If you are passionate about our cause, share our values and believe you have the skills for this role, then we’d love to meet you. 

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best, so we provide support to attain this with flexible working hours and regular remote working opportunities’. 

We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance and fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 8 February.

Location: Islington

Salary: Qualified applicants only (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience £30,500 -£32,500 Pro rata

Contract: FTC 31st March 2023

Vacancy Reference: S057

Closing Date: 8th February 5pm

Interview Date: 25th February 2022

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

Solace Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Islington including a large advocacy and support service and specialist projects co-located in a number of services.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior MASH IDVA to co-locate in the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub.

This exciting role will provide advice and support to other professionals. A key part of this role involves contributing to the local Intimate Partner Violence Panel and Daily Safeguarding Meeting processes; representing survivors at these meetings and action planning alongside other agencies to improve survivor safety. Whilst working with other agencies, the Senior MASH IDVA will strive to keep survivor’s safety at the centre of all coordinated responses.

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

About You

We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending VAWG and safeguarding. 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. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of demonstrable experience of working with victims of domestic and/or sexual violence in a multi-agency setting and a working knowledge of the criminal and civil justice systems.

The candidate will have essential experience of attending multi-agency risk-focused meetings such as MARAC, IPV or MAPPA.

Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children, demonstrable substantial experience in providing emotional and practical support to victims of VAWG. A relevant qualification in VAWG or significant experience is essential.

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.

We request no contact from recruitment agencies.

Location: Islington

Salary: Qualified applicants only (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience £30,500 -£32,500 Pro rata

Contract: FTC 31st March 2023

Vacancy Reference: S058

Closing Date: 8th February 5pm

Interview Date: 24th February 2022

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

Solace Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to victim/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Islington including a large advocacy and support service and specialist projects co-located in a number of services.

About the Role

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Senior Housing IDVA for Solace co-located in Islington Housing Department. As the Senior Housing IDVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of abuse attending housing including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the housing lead for Solace in Islington, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and Islington housing professionals.

The Senior Housing IDVA also holds management responsibility for the Islington CIDVA The Senior Housing IDVA will also hold a small caseload of cases with complex housing issues for short-term support.

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

About You

We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending VAWG and homelessness. 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.

Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children, demonstrable substantial experience in providing emotional and practical support to victims of VAWG, and a strong understanding of housing options and legislation. A relevant qualification in either VAWG or housing is desirable.

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.

We request no contact from recruitment agencies