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Manchester, Greater Manchester (On-site)
£27,711 - £29,572 per year
Full-time
Contract (1 year fixed term contract (extension is subject to funding)
Job description
JOB PURPOSE
To provide information, advice, support and advocacy work on all forms of gender based violence faced by migrant women, including forced marriage, rape and sexual abuse, honour based crimes and related issues such as immigration/asylum and no recourse to public funds, matrimonial and children, housing and homelessness, mental health and financial matters. Your casework will focus on women with complex needs.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide a professional high-quality VAWG advocacy and outreach service.
2. Undertake casework and advocacy (this will include liaising with relevant professionals and agencies such as solicitors, social workers, police officers etc.)
3. Provide practical support such as accompanying women to appointments and courts, making reports to such agencies or collecting belongings and otherwise taking all necessary steps to ensure the general safety and wellbeing of women and children.
4. Write assessment reports and support letters, and under supervision, help to collect evidence and statements, as well as undertake some basic legal representation.
5. Undertake risk assessments for referral to the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs)
6. Establish links with key partners [local authority, police, health, schools, etc.] to ensure effective referral routes and information sharing protocols.
7. Assist in developing and meeting quality standards in relation to advice and casework. This includes administration and IT systems for advice and casework.
8. Cover the helpline as required.
9. Assist migrant women to access immigration advice, and assist in meeting their housing needs.
10. To undertake campaigning and policy work arising from the advice and casework (this may involve some weekend/evening work)
11. Where necessary to assist staff in organising and running support group activities and consultations for women who are isolated and vulnerable due to their experiences of violence and abuse.
12. To publicise and provide S4S services, and attend, contribute and represent the organisation at relevant local meetings or initiatives.
13. To support and mentor the Women’s Council.
14. Follow S4S policies and procedures, and maintain IT and case file management systems.
15. Contribute to S4S record keeping and provide information for monitoring, evaluation, policy, and research and training purposes.
16. Ensure women are referred to S4S projects and activities as required for example, counselling or group work.
17. Support women residing in the refuge as required.
18. Be self-servicing and to assist other workers when required.
19. Undertake any additional duties which will contribute to the smooth running of the S4S services and projects.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to the smooth running of the project and activities
2. Assist in maintaining high standards in all aspects of the organisations work; including conduct with colleagues, external agencies and service users.
3. Comply and promote issues of confidentiality, equal opportunities and other policies and procedures of the organisations.
4. Attend supervision, training and staff, management and team meetings when required.
5. Promote equality and diversirty in all aspects of Safety4Sisters work.
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Be fully compliant with all Health and Safety legislation.
2. Ensure that your work area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy manner, all equipment is used safely according to instructions, and work is carried to ensure no risk to yourself, other employees and visitors.
FLEXIBILITY CLAUSE
In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade.
This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post. The aim is to improve the quality of service for Black and minoritised women and all matters relating to their well-being.
When necessary, the post holder may be expected to work evenings and weekends. This time can be claimed back as TOIL.
This post is:
· subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
· subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
· open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Organisation
Refreshed on: 16 June 2026
Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 09:00
Job ref: Violence Against Women's and Girls(VAWG) Advocate
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Counselling, Housing, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Engagement / Outreach, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Human Rights, Mental Health, Modern Slavery / Human Trafficking, Refugee / Immigration, Safeguarding, Victim Support, Wellbeing, Women's Rights, Social / Support Work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bradford, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)
£24,500 - £29,500 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Disability
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Elderly
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Health
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Human Rights
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Mental Health
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team in Bradford.Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
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5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
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Salary sacrifices pension scheme
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Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
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Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
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24/7 Employee Assistance programme
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Access to remote counselling service
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Paid Disability Leave
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Paid compassionate Leave
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Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 9am on Monday 29th June 2026
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Organisation
Posted on: 12 June 2026
Closing date: 29 June 2026 at 10:33
Tags: Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Dementia, Health / Medical, Human Rights, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Public Health
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£30,000 - £33,000 per annum
Full-time
Permanent
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Rolling Recruitment – Please Read
This role is being recruited on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.
Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
About the role
This role sits within Women and Girls Network’s CJS Team and provides rapid, short-term advocacy and support to survivors, in London, who have experienced sexual violence and are engaging with, or considering engaging with, the criminal justice system.
You will deliver brief, trauma-informed and survivor-centred support to people who are unable to access an ISVA locally or who are waiting for support through the London Survivors Gateway. Working across the Gateway partnership - including Rape Crisis Centres, Galop, Survivors UK, Respond, and the Havens - you will help ensure survivors receive timely, independent information and advocacy at a critical point.
As this is a pilot role, you will also play a key part in shaping and developing this specialist brief intervention ISVA provision in response to survivor need.
What you will be doing
As the Brief Intervention Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA), you will:
- Provide rapid, short-term independent advocacy, information and support to survivors navigating or considering the criminal justice system, enabling informed choice and access to rights.
- Deliver empowering, trauma-informed and intersectional support, including risk and needs assessments, safety planning and tailored action planning.
- Offer clear, impartial information about reporting options, the criminal justice process, survivors’ rights under the Victims’ Code, and available legal and compensation routes.
- Advocate on survivors’ behalf with police and criminal justice agencies, and support attendance at police stations or court where required.
- Work within strict safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries, ensuring survivor safety and wellbeing remain central at all times.
- Develop and pilot a brief intervention ISVA model, contributing to service design, case management systems and best practice alongside the CJS Team Manager and Gateway partners.
- Build strong working relationships across the London Survivors Gateway partnership to strengthen pathways and improve access to timely support.
- Maintain accurate case records, monitoring and evaluation data, and engage in supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development.
- Model WGN’s feminist, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach, contributing to a collaborative team culture and high-quality service delivery.
Closing date and interviews
This vacancy is open to applications on a rolling basis, with interviews conducted as applications are received.
We encourage early applications, as the role may close before the advertised closing date due to a high volume of applications or once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.
We do this by:
- Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
- Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
- Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.
WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.
Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being, growth, and contribution.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We are deeply committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity, resilience and strength of the women and girls we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Global Majority women and applicants with Lived Experience, including those who may not meet every criterion.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
Exemption
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, and is open to female applicants only, due to the nature of the role.
Organisation
Women and Girls Network
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We promote social change that transforms societal attitudes, practices, and policies to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.
Posted on: 11 June 2026
Closing date: 11 July 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 0049
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Legal / Law, Advocacy, Crime, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Human Rights, Justice, Safeguarding, Victim Support, Wellbeing, Women's Rights, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work
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Sittingbourne, Kent (On-site)
£30,000 - £32,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
Service Manager
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent with regular travel across Kent (some homeworking hours may be considered after a successful probation period)
Salary: £30,000-32,000 per annum.
Hours: 37 per week including some out of hours working
DBS: Enhanced with Children’s Barred List check
Closing Date: Thursday 10 July 2026
Interviews: Thursday 27 July 2026
This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9, Part 1, Equality Act 2010.
Who we’re looking for:
Every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, build confidence and thrive. We’re seeking an inspiring Service Manager to lead and develop our Children & Young People’s services, supporting those affected by domestic abuse. You’ll lead a growing team, shape innovative trauma-informed programmes, and ensure the voices of children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. This exciting opportunity forms part of the continued development of our Children & Young People’s services, made possible through support from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Why Join SATEDA?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation committed to supporting its people. Alongside 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday, you’ll benefit from an employer-funded health plan, enhanced family-friendly policies, employee rewards and discounts, and excellent opportunities for training and professional development.
Organisation
SATEDA
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We advance understanding to prevent abuse, we offer support where and when it’s needed most, and we work with survivors to rebuild and recover.
Posted on: 10 June 2026
Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 15:50
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Child Protection, Compliance / Quality, Conflict Resolution / Peace, Data Protection, Delivery, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Human Rights, Justice, Safeguarding, Students / School, Victim Support, Women's Rights, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
About the Role
The post holder will provide support to people in relation to their medication, treatment and care, ensuring that they understand and can access their rights, within the context of Independent Advocacy as set out in the Advocacy Charter and Code of Practice.
IMHAs are expected to provide a duty advocacy role as part of a rota which includes occasional Saturday working. (There is no additional payment for this, although time off in lieu is given)
To provide an Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service to Welsh Qualifying Patients in hospitals and registered settings as required by the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendment) and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010
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.
Essential Information
You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.
The starting salary for this role is £24,725 based on a 37 hour week.
There are 2 permanent full-time role at 37 hours per week, based in our Cardiff Office and working throughout the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board Area or Aneurin Bevan Health Board area.
All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check
Closing Date: 17:00, 22 June 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in English.
Please download a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification before finalising your application.
Organisation
Posted on: 09 June 2026
Closing date: 22 June 2026 at 13:55
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Human Rights, Mental Health, Social / Support Work
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