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Community Mental Health Advocate / Eiriolwr Iechyd Meddwl Annibynnol Cymunedol

Are you passionate about promoting empowerment and self-determination?

Can you uphold equal opportunities, equality and diversity?

Do you have experience with supporting people to access their rights?

About Us

Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 55 employees.

About you

You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE VACANCY (SWANSEA BASED)

To provide a Community Advocacy service to people in the area who are receiving services from Community Mental Health Teams, Tier 2 services or above, or who qualify for a fast track assessment under Part 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

The salary band for the role is £20,047 to £20,739 based on a 30 hour week. This is a permanent part role at 30 hours per week.

Essential Information

All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.

Closing Date: – 5pm, 12th August 2026.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English.

No Agencies Please.

Ydych chi’n angerddol am hyrwyddo grymuso a’r hyder i wneud penderfyniadau?

Allwch chi gynnal cyfleoedd cyfartal, cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth?

Oes gennych chi brofiad o gefnogi pobl i gael mynediad at eu hawliau?

Amdanom Ni

Mae Cefnogaeth Eiriolaeth Cymru (ASC) yn elusen gofrestredig gyda swyddfeydd yng Nghaerdydd ac Abertawe. Rydym yn darparu Gwasanaethau Eiriolaeth Iechyd Meddwl a Galluedd Meddyliol Annibynnol ar draws y rhan fwyaf o Dde Cymru, gan gyflogi 55 o weithwyr.

Amdanoch chi

Bydd rhaid bod gennych chi brofiad sylweddol o weithio gydag oedolion a/neu blant sy’n agored i niwed, naill ai mewn sefyllfaoedd yn ymwneud ag iechyd neu ofal cymdeithasol, neu’n anuniongyrchol, er enghraifft fel gofalwr. Bydd rhaid bod gennych brofiad (ac yn deall y cysyniad) o weithio’n effeithiol mewn cyd-destun mewnol gyda Gweithwyr Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol Proffesiynol.

Byddai profiad uniongyrchol blaenorol yn y rôl yn fanteisiol ond byddwn yn darparu hyfforddiant.

SWYDD WAG – EIRIOLWR CYMUNEDOL (ABERTAWE)

Darparu gwasanaeth Eiriolaeth Gymunedol i bobl yn yr ardal sy’n derbyn gwasanaethau gan Dimau Iechyd Meddwl Cymunedol, gwasanaethau Haen 2 neu uwch, neu sy’n gymwys i gael asesiad llwybr carlam o dan Ran 3 o Fesur Iechyd Meddwl (Cymru) 2010.

Y band cyflog ar gyfer y swydd yw £120,047 i £20,739 yn seiliedig ar 30 awr yr wythnos. Mae hon yn rol rhannol barhaol am 30 awr yr wythnos. .

Gwybodaeth Hanfodol

Bydd angen gwiriad DBS manwl ar bob ymgeisydd llwyddiannus.

Mae’r gallu i yrru a a char i’w ddefnyddio yn ystod yr wythnos waith yn hanfodol.

Dyddiad Cau: – 5pm, 12 Awst 2026.

Byddwn ond yn cysylltu ag ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus i gael cyfweliad. Cynhelir y cyfweliadau yn Saesneg.

Dim asiantaethau os gwelwch yn dda.

Senior Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)

Job Summary

Job title: Senior Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)

Reporting to: IDVA Service Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000

Contract and notice: Full-time – permanent subject to continued funding

Location: Court venues across the Thames Valley and RtR's Oxfordshire base. The role is primarily court- and service-based, with limited home working by agreement following induction and according to service need. 

About Reducing the Risk

Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse (RtR) is an Oxfordshire-based charity working locally, across the Thames Valley and nationally. We are committed to improving the safety and empowerment of victim-survivors, strengthening the people and organisations that support them, and promoting effective partnership working. Our services include specialist high-risk and court IDVA provision, recovery and community work, and the RtR Champions Network. [Senior Cou...July 2026 | Word]

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Court IDVA will provide safe, trauma-informed and person-centred support to victim-survivors involved in criminal and civil court processes across the Thames Valley. Alongside an agreed caseload, the post-holder will provide day-to-day practice leadership to the Court IDVA team, support consistent and high-quality casework, and deputise for the IDVA Service Manager in relation to court-service delivery when required.

The post-holder will help victim-survivors understand and navigate court processes, communicate their views and support needs, access protective measures and specialist services, and remain as safe as possible before, during and after proceedings. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Support and Casework

• Hold an agreed caseload and provide timely, proactive and accessible support to victim-survivors of domestic abuse at all assessed risk levels who are involved in criminal or civil court proceedings.
• Complete and regularly review robust risk and needs assessments, safety plans and support plans, responding promptly to changes in risk, safeguarding concerns and court timetables.
• Explain court processes and the IDVA role clearly, managing expectations without providing legal advice.
• Support clients in relation to criminal proceedings, special measures, witness support, sentencing and post-court safety planning.
• Support clients in relation to civil protective orders, including non-molestation and occupation orders, and provide practical support where clients are making applications without legal representation, within RtR guidance and role boundaries.
• Where RtR is notified of a Domestic Violence Protection Notice or Order, seek to contact the victim-survivor safely before the court hearing wherever possible so that their views can be understood and shared through the appropriate process.
• Attend court hearings and liaise with court staff, police, Witness Care, the Crown Prosecution Service, legal representatives and other services to help secure coordinated and safe support.
• Advocate for the client’s safety, voice, rights and informed choices while maintaining professional boundaries and respecting their autonomy.
• Provide support and warm referrals to relevant specialist, legal, housing, health, safeguarding, recovery and community services. Where a client is already supported by another domestic abuse service, ensure relevant information is shared lawfully so that support can continue.
• Maintain safe contact before, during and after proceedings and agree an appropriate closure or transfer plan with the client and relevant services.

2. Senior Practice Leadership

• Provide accessible day-to-day advice, consultation and case guidance to Court IDVAs, escalating high-risk, complex or safeguarding matters to the IDVA Service Manager or Designated Safeguarding Lead as required.
• Support the allocation and review of referrals and caseloads so that risk, urgency, capacity, geography and court dates are considered consistently.
• Promote reflective, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice and support staff to maintain clear professional boundaries and manage the emotional impact of the work.
• Support induction, shadowing, mentoring and practice development for new and existing Court IDVAs, including progress towards relevant accreditation and competencies.
• Undertake case-file reviews, dip-sampling and other quality-assurance activity as agreed with the IDVA Service Manager, identifying learning and following through agreed actions.
• Lead or contribute to team discussions, case reviews and service-development activity, sharing learning from court practice, feedback, complaints, safeguarding matters and outcomes.
• Deputise for the IDVA Service Manager in agreed areas of operational court-service delivery during absence or as required; this does not include assuming responsibilities outside the post-holder’s competence or delegated authority.

3. Safeguarding, Risk and Information Management

• Recognise, assess and respond to safeguarding concerns affecting adults and children in accordance with legislation, local procedures and RtR policy.
• Contribute to MARAC and other multi-agency risk-management processes where relevant, ensuring that the client’s views and safety needs inform action planning.
• Keep accurate, timely and proportionate records on RtR’s case-management system, including contacts, risk assessments, safety plans, outcomes, consent and information-sharing decisions.
• Share information lawfully, safely and proportionately, applying confidentiality, data-protection and information-sharing requirements at all times.
• Follow lone-working, court safety, health and safety, incident-reporting and escalation procedures and support colleagues to do the same.

4. Partnerships, Performance and Service Development

• Build constructive working relationships with courts, police, Witness Care, prosecutors, legal professionals, local authorities, safeguarding partners and specialist domestic abuse services across the Thames Valley.
• Represent RtR professionally at operational meetings and court forums, raising barriers to victim-survivor safety and access through agreed channels.
• Support collection, checking and analysis of service data, outcomes and client feedback for management, commissioners, funders and trustees.
• Monitor agreed service standards and court pathways, identify gaps or emerging trends and make practical recommendations to the IDVA Service Manager.
• Contribute to the review and development of practice guidance, client information, referral pathways and partnership protocols.
• Support an equitable and responsive service across the Thames Valley, adapting delivery where appropriate to meet accessibility, communication and cultural needs. [Senior Cou...July 2026 | Word]

General Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for RtR and uphold its mission, values, policies and charitable objectives.
• Work inclusively and challenge discrimination, recognising how protected characteristics, poverty, disability, immigration status and other inequalities may affect risk and access to justice.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal, team meetings, learning and continuing professional development.
• Work flexibly, including occasional early mornings, evenings or travel where court and service needs require it.
• Carry out other reasonable duties consistent with the seniority, purpose and scope of the role. [Senior Cou...July 2026 | Word]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised IDVA qualification or current equivalent professional accreditation.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development in domestic abuse, safeguarding, risk assessment or court practice.

Desirable

• Practice-supervision, management, training or coaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial recent experience of supporting victim-survivors of domestic abuse, including high-risk or complex cases.
• Experience of supporting clients through criminal and/or civil court proceedings and working with court professionals.
• Experience of risk assessment, safety planning, safeguarding and multi-agency risk management, including MARAC where relevant.
• Experience of providing case consultation, mentoring, peer support, practice oversight or supervision to colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience of quality assurance, case-file auditing, performance monitoring or service improvement.

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, coercive control, trauma, risk, separation, stalking and the effects of abuse on adults and children.
• Working knowledge of the criminal and civil justice systems, protective orders, special measures and the roles of relevant court agencies.
• Sound knowledge of adult and child safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, information sharing and UK data-protection requirements.
• Understanding of equality, diversity, intersectionality and the barriers experienced by marginalised victim-survivors.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to engage sensitively with victim-survivors, build trust, assess risk and advocate assertively while supporting informed choice.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, prioritise competing demands and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication, including accurate case recording and professional reports.
• Ability to guide colleagues constructively, give clear feedback and promote reflective practice without losing accountability.
• Competence in digital case-management systems and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, with the ability to use service data effectively.

Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to RtR’s values, victim-survivor autonomy, safeguarding, anti-discriminatory practice and partnership working.
• Calm, resilient, reflective and dependable, with strong professional boundaries and attention to detail.

Practical

Essential

• Ability to travel regularly between court and service locations across the Thames Valley and work flexibly around court schedules. [Senior Cou...July 2026 | Word]

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment and may be amended, following consultation with the post-holder, to reflect the developing needs of the organisation and service. [Senior Cou...July 2026 | Word]

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Reducing the Risk is an Oxfordshire-based charity with a growing regional and national reputation for delivering high-quality, victim-centred domestic abuse services. Established in 2007, we empower communities, train multi-agency professionals, and provide critical Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of adults and children at risk.

We are now looking for an exceptional, values-driven leader to build on these strong foundations and guide us through our next exciting phase of growth and innovation.

The Role

As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with an ambitious Board of Trustees to shape and deliver the charity’s strategic plan. Inheriting a highly skilled, dedicated team of practitioners and a network of over 1,800 Domestic Abuse Champions, you will balance compassionate strategic vision with sound operational and financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the charity's strategic plan, driving innovation and service development across our local and national footprint.

• Income & Sustainability: Diversify income streams beyond traditional grants, growing our accredited training and consultancy services into sustainable earned revenue.

• Partnership & Influence: Act as the principal public voice for the charity, building high-impact relationships with statutory, corporate, and voluntary sector partners.

• People & Culture: Foster an inclusive, high-performing, and trauma-informed workplace culture that prioritises staff wellbeing.

• Governance & Compliance: Oversee robust risk management, safeguarding frameworks, and regulatory compliance alongside the Board.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a credible, resilient senior leader with a proven track record in the charity, public, or social impact sectors. While a background in the domestic abuse sector is highly valued, what matters most is your ability to navigate complex funding environments, secure multi-source income, and champion victim-centred practices. You are a collaborative relationship-builder who combines commercial awareness with genuine empathy and integrity.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV alongside a covering letter explaining how your experience meets the job description and person specification.

• Application Deadline: Midday, 14th August

• Shortlisting: 19th August

• Interviews: 26th August (In-person at our Oxford office)

Who we are: Brake is the national, acclaimed charity delivering the National Road Victim Service, a specialist, accredited, UK-wide support service for road victims, delivering case-managed care for anyone who has been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash or who is supporting a road crash victim.

Not your average job: This is a highly specialised frontline role supporting people affected by traumatic road deaths and life-changing injuries. We are seeking candidates with a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and experience supporting people through the impact of traumatic bereavement and/or injury.

You will provide a specialist trauma-informed and bereavement-informed approach to care, helping individuals and families navigate the immediate and long-term impact of sudden loss or catastrophic injury. You will undertake a comprehensive needs, risk and safety assessment from which a bespoke support plan will be agreed with the person and/or families, ensuring that immediate wellbeing needs, vulnerabilities and safeguarding considerations are identified and addressed.

By joining this role, you will make a profound difference to individuals and families during their most difficult moments, helping them regain stability, access practical and emotional support, and navigate the complexities of the criminal justice or coronial process with guidance and care.

Take a look at our comprehensive job description for more details.

What we offer:

- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)

- Birthday day off (taken any time)

- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave

- Death in service benefit

- Pension

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Flexible working

- A rewarding role with purpose

- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees 

Who you are: We need energised and resilient self-starters with experience in supporting traumatic grief and post-traumatic stress. a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Experience in the following sectors often provides a robust toolkit of high-level transferable skills: Police or criminal justice roles, family liaison, counselling or trauma support, health and social care, casework in any related field

Specifically seeking candidates with:

- Experience with people affected by trauma, sudden bereavement, or serious injury

- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and ability to provide support sensitively

- Experience identifying and responding to safeguarding and vulnerability concerns

- Strong advocacy skills ability to act as a powerful voice for service users, expertly navigating external networks, assemble resources and cross-functional support where required.

About us: At Brake, we are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and life experiences, and particularly encourage candidates from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply.

We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and enable us to deliver the best possible support to individuals and families affected by road trauma. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it

If you are passionate about making a difference and share our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we want to hear from you.

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points or driving convictions on their licence at interview.

An enhanced DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.

Join us today and be part of the solution! 

Housing Management Worker (Floating)

This is an opportunity for someone compassionate and driven to make a real impact, supported by training and reflective practice.

Location: Middlesbrough (NE)

Salary: £26,436 per annum

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the Role

Are you looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact? Join us and support people with complex needs to maintain their tenancies, build independence, and achieve the goals that matter most to them. You'll manage a caseload of clients, provide practical aand emotional support, and connect people with the services and opportunities they need to thrive.

We're looking for a proactive, relationship-focused professional with experience supporting vulnerable people, strong safeguarding awareness, and the confidence to manage both housing and support responsibilities. You'll work collaboratively with partners, promote positive outcomes, and help ensure safe, well-managed accommodation for our clients.

In return, you'll join an inclusive, values-driven organisation that believes in people's potential and invests in your development through training, support, and career growth opportunities.

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role.

In this role, you will:

• To interview and assess clients to help sustain their settled accommodation.

• Following initial assessment to go through a programme of work with clients accepted to cover accommodation needs, independent living skills, support with work and learning and social and emotional issues.

• Support clients through a programme of regular visits. These may include support and advice, or more structured life-skills training as required.

• To be available to deal with clients who need help or advice, either by phone or on a drop-in basis.

• To create a package of support around the client, signposting where appropriate.

• To be available to represent Depaul UK at meetings concerning move-on accommodation and to provide updates to all professionals involved with the client.

• To co-ordinate and ensure a smooth transition when supported or alternative accommodation has been found.

• To keep clear and relevant records and statistics, and to ensure good communication with the project workers and project evaluators.

• To make a positive contribution to team meetings, case management meetings and contribute to any policy reviews and consultations.

• You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service, including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.

• You will advise all prospective or new tenants/residents of their rights and responsibilities under their tenancy/license agreement.

• You will be responsible for ensuring that repairs are undertaken to a high standard, within an appropriate time frame and represent value for money.

• You will be responsible for ensuring that accommodation units are well maintained.

• You will prepare short reports on arrears, voids and repairs for the service manager, DePaul’s central services and commissioner meetings as required.

• You will be responsible for ensuring that all common parts and grounds of Depaul managed properties are in good maintenance order and adhere to Depaul Health and Safety requirements.

• You will be responsible for maintain Health and Safety standards in the premises and a point of information for clients regarding Health and Safety.

• You will facilitate the fair allocation of letting accommodation in accordance with DePaul’s Policy and Procedures.

• You will maximize collections of rents and service charges and hold responsibility for the accurate reporting of rental income, voids, and allocations to DePaul’s finance team.

• You will consult with local Housing Benefit Teams, Social Service Departments, or other authorities regarding individual rental income claims.

• You will work proactively with keyworkers and clients to develop personal payment plans to support clients not to incur rental debt.

• You will be the first point of contact for landlord queries and contractors.

• You will support the resolution of disputes between occupants and/or neighbours.

• You will be responsible for the maintenance of records which support the efficient housing management e.g. repairs and maintenance, lettings, ASB etc.

• To work in a manner that promotes positive teamwork.

• To take part in a rota of staff cover for drop in and programmed sessions as required.

• Demonstrate a commitment to client involvement by advocating client involvement opportunities, for example by actively promoting the Voice of Depaul to clients and holding residents’ meetings.

About You

To conduct this role we are looking for the following from you in terms of experience, skills and competencies.

• A commitment to the ethos and values of Depaul including the organisation’s values, policies, and procedures.

• Able to work on own initiative but at same time able to exercise sound judgement in knowing when to consult with peers and clients to meet the service KPI’s.

• A clear understanding and ability to implement risk management, information sharing and data security arrangements.

• Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunity and diversity practise.

• Demonstrate ability to use IT to a level which will enable high quality reporting to be conducted.

• Experience of working with people who are categorized as high risk or have high needs or have complex needs such as mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, domestic violence and offending behavior. (this list is not exhaustive)

• Knowledge of, or capacity and willingness to learn about housing management.

• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and professional boundaries.

What You’ll Receive

· Tailored training and development

· Flexible working options where suitable

· 26 days annual leave, rising with service

· Family friendly leave policies

· Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

· Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access

· Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more

· Cash health plan for you and your family

· Death in service benefit

· Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

About Depaul UK

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.

As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated fundraiser to build on our strong foundations, develop new opportunities, and help ensure that The Gatehouse can continue providing life-changing support to adults experiencing homelessness, poverty and exclusion. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a successful appointment is made.