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We have an exciting opportunity for an CYP Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join our growing Children & Young People Team in Rochdale, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role
This role is based in Rochdale Police station along with some hybrid working, you must be prepared to travel across the borough of Rochdale.
As a CYP IDVA you will deliver specialist and enhanced support to Children and Young People aged 4-17 who have experienced Domestic Violence Abuse in the home. You will be responsible for providing high quality interventions to children & young people affected by DVA through the development of individually tailored & risk assessed support and safety plans. You will offer support through one-to-one sessions to address issues of self-esteem, manage emotions and feelings of blame and responsibility with the aim to improve understanding of abusive behaviour, healthy relationships and conflict resolution.
You will need:
To conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments and ensure each CYP receives an individual tailored support package that fully meets their identified needs, including safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
To advocate on behalf of children and young people with experience of domestic abuse to ensure the diverse needs of children and young people using the service are met.
To provide one to one support to children and young people living in families affected by domestic abuse.
The ability to review the assessment of risk on an ongoing basis, ensuring appropriate and immediate action is taken in respect of any CYP facing significant harm, making the necessary referrals to MARAC and local safeguarding processes as required given the legal framework relating to the protection of children and the policy and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children's Board.
To establish links with relevant statutory partners in Social Care, Education, Health, Police and Housing, with the intention of supporting children and young people who have been impacted by domestic abuse. Attend meetings as required.
Ideally a background in Social Worker, Domestic Abuse or Children & Young People services would be advantageous.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
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 may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Money and Benefits Adviser
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Generalist Adviser working as a Money and Benefits Caseworker.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist welfare benefits advice and casework to people affected by cancer, helping them navigate financial challenges and access the support they are entitled to. Working as part of a compassionate and professional team, you will play a vital role in reducing financial hardship and improving wellbeing for clients at some of the most difficult times in their lives.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and holds the Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Accreditation
Position: Generalist Adviser
Location: Derbyshire (Remote working with travel to healthcare and community settings and quarterly meeting in the local office)
Salary: £29,806.00 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week) Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
About the Role
We're looking for highly motivated and committed individuals to provide specialist advice and representation on welfare benefits, grants and financial support, managing a caseload that includes complex cases, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals. The Money & More Benefits Caseworker supports clients across all stages of the cancer pathway, including diagnosis, treatment, palliative care and end-of-life support. You will deliver advice through a range of channels including telephone, email, digital platforms and face-to-face appointments within healthcare and community settings.
Key duties include:
· Deliver specialist welfare benefits advice and casework.
· Manage a varied caseload, including complex benefit appeals and tribunal work.
· Support clients to maximise income through benefits, grants and other financial assistance.
· Advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients with third parties.
· Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community organisations and partner agencies.
· Maintain accurate case records and meet quality assurance standards.
· Contribute to service development, research and campaigns work.
About You
The ideal candidates will have:
· Significant experience providing welfare benefits advice and casework, including Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals
· A strong understanding of welfare benefits legislation and financial support available to vulnerable clients
· Experience supporting vulnerable people using a person-centred and empathetic approach
· Experience managing a caseload and achieving targets and deadlines
· A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
· A non-judgemental, empathetic approach to people
· Strong IT and digital skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work.
About the Organisation
Join a local charity that provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to everyone across Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak.
This advice can help people find a way forward with their problems, whoever they are, whatever the problem.
What is on offer:
The charity offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
· Generous annual leave: 35 days per year (pro rata), including all bank holidays and Christmas
· Buy/sell leave scheme: Flexibility to buy or sell up to one week of leave each year (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme: Includes wellbeing support, free counselling, and lifestyle perks
· Contractual sick pay: depended on length of service
· Long service rewards: Extra leave and gift cards after five years of service and beyond
· Workplace pension: Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
· Hybrid working: the option to work from home, if it works for you and for the team
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work. Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsor licence.
Other roles you may have experience of include Money and Benefits Adviser, Money Advisor, Benefits Advisor, Housing Advisor, Cancer Support, Cancer Advice and Support.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
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We are looking for a Safeguarding Lead to provide dedicated safeguarding leadership as our flagship Drive Project working with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse, scales across England and Wales. Acting as a Safeguarding Lead, you'll hold oversight of safeguarding governance across our network, lead a shift from compliance towards collaborative, relational learning, and support delivery partners as a trusted peer and source of expertise. This is a pivotal, newly created role for someone energised by culture change, skilled at holding both accountability and compassion, and comfortable working in complexity.
Closing date: Tuesday 25th August, 9am. Please refer to the job description for further details.
To apply, please visit Respect UK website
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