Jobs
Are you ready to take the next step towards a management career in the charity sector?
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wix’s Lane, in Lambeth. We’re looking to recruit a Deputy Manager to join the team. The service provides 24hr supported accommodation for adults with complex needs within the Lambeth Vulnerable Adults Pathway. We support 18 people, in individual studio flats, offering a unique self-contained environment.
The people we support may benefit from a supported transition towards increased independence, or have been unable to thrive within a traditional communal hostel.
Move-on is a key focus and the team work very closely with the Lambeth pathway manager to identify and secure appropriate options for clients.
About you
In this role you will work alongside the manager, a psychologist and lead workers. You will play a major, creative role in maintaining and furthering a safe Psychologically Informed Environment. We support women and men with complex needs, including challenges with substance use, mental and physical health.
You will line manage three Lead Workers, providing support through structured supervisions. You will play a major part in creating a safe environment for residents who have experienced homelessness to thrive in, where people are able to build their confidence and pursue new opportunities.
We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know!
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 24 April 2024
Interview and assessments on: 1 May 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with demonstrable knowledge of developing and implementing new policies and processes to ensure best practice in recruitment, retention and engagement.
You will have a background in HR, and ideally, experience working with or supporting volunteers or communities.
You will need to have good IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and a CRM or People Management software.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of People, and with support from the Director of Communities and Inclusion, the HR Officer for Communities and Volunteers will:
- Produce volunteer management policies, procedures and documents to ensure compliance with latest good practice guidance.
- Support staff working with volunteers and other unpaid members of the BES communities to embed best practice in the valuing of unpaid contributors.
- Develop and implement, monitor and evaluate processes for a fair and equitable system of volunteer recruitment, benefits, recognition and awards.
- Identify where the gaps lie in the EDI data of volunteers and actively seek to address these.
To find out more about the role, please download the job description and job pack.
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ministry of Stories champions the writer in every child. Co-founded by author Nick Hornby in 2010, we help young people discover their confidence, imagination and potential through the power of their writing. We develop self-respect and communication skills through writing programmes and mentoring for children in our community, by working in schools, and at our dedicated writing centre in East London. We empower young people to write brighter futures for themselves through the power of their ideas, creativity and imagination.
We are looking for a confident leader to work closely with the Director to continue the growth and resilience of our organisation. You’ll drive successful fundraising and trading income, and understand how our communications can support this.
You will be a forward planner with an ability to respond to opportunity and manage risk. With keen attention to detail as well as the overview, you’ll have strong financial management skills. You will be great with people, have excellent communication skills, and be able to bring the best out in our team.
You will enjoy working in a supportive, busy and fun environment and be motivated by our commitment to champion the writer in every child.
We empower young people to write brighter futures for themselves through the power of their ideas, creativity and imagination.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gaddum are recruiting for a Project Worker to be part of the Carers Manchester Team.
Carers Manchester is a partnership of Statutory and Voluntary Sector organisations who work together the plan, enhance and deliver advice and support services for unwaged carers in the city. Through working together, the Carers Manchester Pathway is in place, which supports carers being able to access the right advice and support at the right time in their caring journey.
Gaddum plays a key role in managing the development of the Carers Manchester Pathway, in supporting a Network of Voluntary sector organisations and ensuring that the carers voice is heard in everything that we do.
Following the recent award of a new contract to deliver these services we are looking for a Project Worker to support us in developing a Respite strategy for Manchester unpaid carers and developing and Expert by Experience Carers panel which will ensure that the carers voice is heard in everything we do. Amongst the core tasks in this role will be to:
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Support the creation of project management tools for these pieces of work and maintain them.
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Lead on consultation activities for the Respite strategy
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Support the recruitment of carers who may wish to be involved with the Expert by Experience panel
You could be the person we are looking for if you have:
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Experience of supporting organisations to manage projects.
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Experience of working in a collaborative manner with carers or other groups of people
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Ability to manage work with a range of partners in order to support delivery of projects within clear timescales.
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Ability to negotiate, influence and solve problems effectively and diplomatically.
This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work, we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer, and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymous shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is confident in being able to provide office operations and finance administrative support to the Society and to the CEO.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning how a charity runs, with lots of scope for development.
- You will be working with a wide variety of people and you will need to be a confident communicator through phone, email, and in person.
- You will need to have good IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn our IT processes.
- You will have some previous experience in customer service or administration, and have strong attention to detail.
- You may have some finance experience, have a bachelors degree or equivalent, or have worked in a charity, however, these are not essential requirements and training will be provided in all areas of the role.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of People, and with support from the Sustainability & Finance Officer, some of the responsibilities of the Office & Finance Assistant are to:
- Be the first point of contact for visitors to our office, and administer the hello@ email.
- Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive
- Administer day-to-day financial processes and the accounts@ email, helping staff with their finance queries.
- Take minutes during key strategic meetings
- Provide administrative support in office operations
- Meet and greet visitors for business meetings, prepare meeting
rooms where necessary, and support our in-office events. - Contribute to our well-being activity schedule, supporting the team
in organising staff outings and activities.
To find out more about the role, please download the job description and job pack.
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
Salary: Starting salary of £33,930 rising to £37,700 after 24 months + 8.5% pension contribution
(after satisfactory completion of your probation period).
Hours: Full time, option for part time and flexible working
Contract type: Permanent.
Location: Our offices in Battersea Library, with home working possible
Are you an experienced office or business manager, or do you have the skills and are looking for a new role? Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a challenging and rewarding role?
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as our Business Manager and Company Secretary. This is a unique and crucial position in our charity – it is not client-facing but is essential to the running of the organisation. We need someone motivated by our aims and dedicated to ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our ‘back-office’ functions.
What will I be doing?
The post-holder will lead on premises, facilities, finance and personnel and administration systems in order to support the effective delivery of CAW services to clients and management of the organisation.
Reporting to the CEO and responsible for the recruitment and management of administration volunteers, the post holder will take the lead on maintaining our office systems and processes.
What skills are we looking for?
1. Previous office administration experience, ideally including experience of:
- Providing administrative support.
- Administering finance systems
- HR administration
2. Methodical and well organised with the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work, and meet deadlines.
3. Good numeracy skills for monitoring and analysis of statistics and budgets.
4. Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including ability to take accurate minutes.
5. Good computer skills including excel and other Office applications and Quickbooks
6. Flexible approach and willingness to work as part of a team.
7. Understanding of the aims, principles and values of the Citizens Advice Wandsworth service and its equality and diversity policies, and willingness to operate within them.
Citizens Advice Wandsworth is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
What will I gain?
You will be part of a fast moving and exciting organisation, and part of a diverse and friendly team who are passionate about supporting people through hardship.
Here at Citizens Advice Wandsworth, we have a strong commitment to professional development and continuous training to help you develop and progress in your role.
We also offer these benefits:
- Access to training courses and professional development opportunities.
- Maternity, parental and caring leave paid above the statutory minimum.
- 8.5% pension contribution (after successful completion of your probation period).
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Childcare voucher scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement, we give 25 days annual leave (with regular increases based on length of employment) plus public holidays and time off between Christmas and New Year.
- Option of flexible working arrangements where possible
For further information about the role and an application form, please visit our website via the apply button
Closing date: Wednesday 24th April 9am
Interviews will be held: W/c 29th April
The role
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a newly created fundraising products team that’s responsible for both new and innovative product development and our sector leading virtual events programme. There are ambitious plans to grow income from a broader portfolio of supporter-led fundraising products over the next three years, which is backed by investment, organisational support and audience insight.
As the fundraising products officer, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering and helping develop diverse and innovative fundraising products. Ensuring that net income targets are met while providing an exceptional experience for our supporters.
Reporting to the fundraising products manager and with a line report you’ll be implementing plans to attract, steward and retain supporters. While also working closely with your wider team from across community and events, you’ll be involved in new propositions to reach and engage new and existing audiences. And at all stages you’ll be encouraged and supported to innovate, test and learn and think creatively.
The fundraising products team sits within community and events. You’ll join a vibrant and collaborative team renowned for its exciting and successful products and events.
About you
We’re looking for someone with a real drive and a passion for charity fundraising. Who is digitally focused, driven by insight and understands the importance of great stewardship.
You’ll have experience in a range of fundraising activities including virtual events. Adept at supporter stewardship and journeys through a variety of channels, such as digital communities, phone, and email. You’ll have a proven track record of achieving and exceeding KPIs. As well as being highly organised, comfortable managing projects and if needed the ability to work to tight deadlines.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. And if you have any questions, we’re also happy to discuss the role with you ahead of submitting a potential application.
Working at Breast Cancer Now also comes with lots of benefits including:
• Up to 3 days working from home each week
• 25 days of paid leave, increasing by a day each year (to a maximum of 30 days) plus the time off between Christmas and New Year
• Pension plan with a company contribution of up to 8%
• Two volunteering days per year
• Season ticket and bicycle loan scheme
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.
Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.
Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.
Job description and benefits
The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any questions regarding this role please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date 9am on Wednesday 24 April 2024
Interview date Wednesday 1 May and Thursday 2 May 2024
We are recruiting for a IGVA to join our team in Barking and Dagenham; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA)
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Independent Gender Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 9am on 24 April 2024
Interview date: 1st May 2024
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
Are you brilliant at developing new relationships and turning them into long term partnerships?
Charity People is delighted to partner with the award-winning Wigan Youth Zone, part of the Onside Foundation. They are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the team to develop and maintain significant corporate partnerships, contributing to the sustainability of this important Youth Zone.
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Location: Wigan Youth Zone, WN1 1RU (3 days per week on site)
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 40 hrs per week but open to flexible working requests including 4 day week and condensed hours.
Brilliant benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata. Plus additional leave for length of service. Hybrid work, Birthdays off, Gym access, Training and CPD including First Aid, Safeguarding and Health and Safety, Career development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to work scheme, Strong team culture, Workplace Pension, Free eye tests, discounted to £2 access to holiday club for WYZ staff.
About the charity:
Since June 2013, Wigan Youth Zone has offered young people from across Wigan the opportunity to meet friends, have new experiences, learn new skills and access the support they need to develop and achieve their potential.
This purpose built, state-of-the-art youth facility is open to all young people across Wigan aged from 8 to 19 (up to 25 with additional needs), striving to offer something for everyone, regardless of their interests or abilities. With almost 15 dedicated areas to choose from including four 40-metre floodlit football pitches, an art room, music room and climbing wall - there's something for everyone at Wigan Youth Zone.
Their aim is to provide the town's young people with somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
AND… they have been doing a phenomenal job winning several awards recently including the Kings Award for Voluntary Service and The Children and Young People Now, Charity Award.
About the role:
You'll have responsibility for securing significant new corporate partnerships (£12k +) for Wigan Youth Zone as well as provide excellent stewardship and relationship management of existing Patrons and Supporters, ensuring support is renewed. You'll work with the Board of Trustees, the CEO, existing Patrons and the Senior Management Team to generate new leads, secure new corporate partners and long-term financial support. This role is vital to WYZ's long-term plans for sustainability and you'll play a key part in enabling the young people of our borough to lead healthy, happy, and aspirational lives.
About You:
We are seeking a strong networker and relationship builder who has a track record of generating significant revenue from companies or high-value account management. You will be a conceptual and creative thinker, and above all will be dedicated to the well-being and empowerment of young people. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, capable of thinking innovatively to drive impactful communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your relationship building skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals and shape the future of this brilliant Youth Zone.
If this sounds like you and you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young, please send a copy of your profile or CV in the first instance to Ellen Drummond at Charity People.
Deadline: Only because this role has been previously advertised, we'll be accepting applications on a rolling basis. If you feel this disadvantages you in any way, please contact Ellen at Charity People and she'll do her best to ensure you don't miss out.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Do you have great listening and communication skills and an interest in supporting vulnerable people in Hackney?
We are recruiting for Support Workers for across our Hackney services (1 of which is a women only service).
Our services (one being a specific women only service) provide accommodation and additional emergency bed spaces to people with a Hackney connection, who are at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping, and also have additional support needs which include; substance use, mental health or longer term complex needs.
Our hostels offer a range of services to clients at different stages in the process of change and works closely with an adjacent health and advice centre operated by partner agencies. Operationally, the service focuses on promoting recovery, providing assessment, support and resettlement services within a framework of active engagement and person-centred planning. The project is committed to supporting continued client participation in all aspects of its work.
About you
Above all we are looking for enthusiastic people who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. We want to hear from you:
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If you have good interpersonal and listening skills; patience and resilience. We will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way.
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If you have a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people; personal experience of homelessness yourself and some experience of supporting vulnerable people through a process of change.
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For you our women only roles you will have particular understanding of the issues faced by women experiencing multiple disadvantages, including homelessness and abuse and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 24 April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 8 May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Supporter Care and Database Services
Location: Hybrid – between home and our office in Aldgate, London
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term (12-months), full-time
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 per annum
Closing date: Wednesday 24th April at 10.00am
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- Family friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension
- Free health cashback plan (Medicash) employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- Free confidential employee assistance programme (Health Assured)
- Access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- Flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
- Learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
- Employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)
Background
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia; a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.
About the role
Dementia UK is currently seeking a Database Officer to lead on the delivery of processes within the Database Services team.
As Database officer, your primary responsibility will be managing a substantial volume of data files, from a variety of sources seamlessly importing this information into our fundraising database. You will handle supporter data ensuring a high level of accuracy, while being directly responsible for running the majority of data imports as well as handling enquires coming into the Database Services shared inbox and running regular data cleansing routines.
In addition, you will be expected to maintain data management standards, assisting with the implementation of processes and policies ensuring best practice is followed. Working with the Supporter Care, Finance, and Fundraising teams to ensure income is accurately coded across all fundraising streams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data protection guidelines including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and will bring previous experience in using databases for data entry, maintenance, and importation. A high level of computer literacy is essential, and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is required. Your ability to function effectively within a team, coupled with your initiative in prioritising and organising your workload, will be key to success.
If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development. We are a welcoming community where every teenager can play their part in shaping their world through extraordinary music.
The Youth Support Co-ordinator works across all of our programmes, focusing on enhancing NYO’s safeguarding culture and processes and supporting the organisation’s commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for over 1,000 young musicians annually. The Co-ordinator also plays a vital role in managing recruitment activities, including auditions, which mark many young people's first engagement with NYO, and in ensuring that all NYO activities are conducted with the utmost care for the participants' welfare.
The role would suit an individual with excellent administration skills, strong interpersonal skills and a flexible, can-do attitude. A strong desire to work with young people, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial. Experience in supporting projects and events within the arts, education or youth sector is desirable.
At the National Youth Orchestra, you’ll work as part of a supportive, friendly and adventurous staff team. Learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role.
Our spacious and light offices near Holborn in central London are a hive of activity, a space for collaboration and ideas. Hybrid working is standard for most roles, with a flexible and supportive culture. Most staff spend time enjoying and supporting NYO projects, concerts and events, sharing music with young people across the UK. NYO offers a season ticket loan scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, retail and entertainment discounts and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 10am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker (known internally as Project Worker) to join our mixed gender 30 bed space high support service. The service works with clients who have support needs which may include substance use, mental health and/or physical health in partnership with other agencies.
The project provides a client-centred recovery based approach tailored to the needs of the individual which is gender specific. Staff promote engagement with internal and external services with the purpose of enabling clients to positively progress in their recovery journey.
In these vital roles you will:
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Work together with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and support them towards achieving them.
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Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person centred way.
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Work as part of a dedicated team in the hostel/ accommodation setting to provide a high quality, positive and safe service to clients.
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Keep up to date administrative records relating to client work, housing management and health and safety.
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Work on the weekly shift rota that includes early and late shifts as well as some weekends and bank holidays.
About you
To succeed in these highly rewarding roles you will:
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Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself.
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Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.
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Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues.
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Possess good interpersonal and listening skills, in order to be able to establish an effective working relationship with clients and an eagerness to learn and work with clients in a holistic and person-centred approach.
Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos, and has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 24 April 2024
Interview and assessments on: Tuesday 7 May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The London Victim and Witness Service is looking for an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate to join our IDVA team working 37.5 hours per week. This role offers hybrid working between West Middlesex Hospital, home & the office.
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
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
This role is hybrid, working 2 days per week in West Middlesex Hospital- Hounslow, home working and team office days.
As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims to increase safety and reduce harm
- Provide a high quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse, prioritising according to risk
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC & local partnsership responses to keep safety central for victims of domestic abuse
You will need:
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse & it's impace
- To understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management
- To understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
- Direct experience of service delivery to vulnerable people
- Good communication, negoatiation & advocacy skills, both written & verbal when interacting with a range of agencies & individuals
- Have strong crisis management skills & the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
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.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
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 look forward to hearing from you.
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.
We currently have an opportunity for an Administrator (known internally as a Service Deliver Assistant) to join the team at Ingatestone, Essex working 32 hours per week Monday to Thursday. There may be the opportunity for hybrid working between the office & home.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You will be supporting our team of Caseworkers and Triage workers. This role involves updating our database with client information, creating new cases, answering queries that come in from Police or other agencies. This role supports the work of the wider Essex Team in their support of people affected by crime across Essex.
These roles are based in our Essex office in Ingatestone. There may be an option to split the work between home and the office. You will be working within a supportive team that is part of a large independent charity which offers the opportunity to develop skills to enhance your ongoing personal development.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
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.
The application will ask you for specific evidence of how you have demonstrated each of the below shortlisting criteria. You will need to give examples of each in your application so that the panel can assess your potential based on previous experiences.
Those candidates determined by the panel as meeting or exceeding the criteria based on the written evidence will then be invited to attend a competency based interview and further skills assessment.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
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.