An exciting and challenging opportunity to deliver an innovative new service for parents involved in Domestic Abuse. We are currently recruiting a team of DA specialist caseworkers to provide a range of one to one and group-based interventions to support both victims and perpetrators. We are recruiting and training practitioners who have either worked with domestic abuse, or have experience and transferable skills from related settings.

We are looking for candidates who have experience of empowering individuals to make positive changes to their lives, supporting clients with complex needs in a relevant field (preferably domestic abuse).  Successful candidates will need to be compassionate, non-judgemental, skilled in active listening, and experienced in risk management and safety planning, as well as being a skilled communicator able to develop partnership relationships in a multi-disciplinary team. 

Successful candidates will be provided with a range of training suitable for these new roles, including Motivational Interviewing.

The new service will provide intense support to parents (victims and perpetrators) to enable them safely to make positive change and promote the wellbeing of their children. These new roles will be delivered in partnership with Reducing the Risk, and will be embedded in children’s social work services.  They will form part of the new Family Solutions Plus model being delivered by Oxfordshire County Council, designed to provide an inter-professional whole family response to support children and families, aiming to improve outcomes for children, as well as the family unit as a whole.

Please complete the application form, which you can download from our website, or apply with CV and cover letter. We advise you to address the specific points of the person specification within your application. It is very important that you use examples to say why you meet each criterion.

Please also complete the equal opportunities form. This is optional but is very helpful, as it enables us to ensure our recruitment process is fair and is not inadvertently discriminating against any particular groups. The form will not be shared with the selection panel or used during the recruitment process.

Please return the completed documents, clearly noting which vacancy you are applying for by email. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Elmore Community Services are an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce.  We would like to encourage male candidates to apply for our perpetrator caseworker roles, however, this post is open to all applicants.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

In light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, we cannot currently accept applications by post.

You may also like to look at our website for more information about the organisation.

Closing date for application: 9am Monday 30th November

Interviews will take place on: the week commencing 7th December (please note we will also interview suitable candidates as applications are received)

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management. You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 20 December 2020

Interview Date: 06 January 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however 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.

Ashiana is recruiting an Outreach Worker for our Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Services in East Midlands.

Ashiana supports Black, Minority Ethnic and Refugee women who have experienced violence and abuse; including domestic abuse, forced marriage and ‘honour-based’ violence, FGM, human trafficking and modern slavery; to move into safe, independent and positive futures. 

This post is within the Anti Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Team, aiming to offer high quality support and outreach servicesto women who have experienced human trafficking and modern slavery across the region.

Please visit the link below for further information on each role and an application pack;

For an informal chat please visit the website on how to access informal online information sessions.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th December 2020 at 5.00pm

The posts are restricted to female applicants pursuant to Section 9s of the Equality Act 2010.

Ashiana is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our service user population and is therefore committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels.

Successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure through the DBS scheme.

WHO WE ARE

City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling
issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have
expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to
hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support
women with life controlling issues. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support,
and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

ROLE SUMMARY
How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker within our Female Accommodation
Team. In this role, you’ll be supporting the women rescued from human trafficking, now residing at
the safehouse accommodation, with everyday tasks; promoting their independence; empowering
them in their recovery and assisting with their integration into the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Supporting the clients at the accommodation with everyday tasks; promoting their
independence; empowering them in their recovery and assisting with their integration into
the community.
• Welcoming new clients into service, carrying out initial inductions and supporting clients
when moving on from the accommodation.
• Regular shift work - shifts are 12pm-8pm, one of which will be a weekend shift at either of the
two female safe houses.
• Creating and initiating activities with the clients – organising outings periodically. Helping the
women develop skills, autonomy and confidence through engaging them in activities such as
learning English language skills, building healthy friendships, cooking, budgeting and
personal safety.
• Using the Computer Management System (CMS) to accurately and professionally record
client information, ECAT entitlement support work, incident reports and any other information
when needed in a timely manner
• Keeping the house clean and tidy on a daily basis and helping to ensure the smooth running
of the day to day programme e.g. organising and attending appointments, managing issues
that arise at the accommodation.
• Creating a safe and friendly atmosphere/environment in the house when on shift.
• Taking phone calls on behalf of clients and liaising with professionals that call or visit the
accommodation.
• Help resolve any issues that occur with clients and working alongside caseworkers and
management to best support a client.
• Adhering to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, following any legislation and
attending mandatory training.

 

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who is highly organised and who wants  to support all areas of fundraising. The post will join the passionate and dynamic fundraising team at Refuge, and support the goal of creating a world where violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not tolerated.

You will need to have a good understanding of databases and how they are used in a fundraising environment and be fully computer literate.  As a good communicator you will act as the first point of call for fundraising enquiries. Your experience and ability to organise yourself will ensure that you are able to cope with a busy workload and ideally, you will have experience of working in an office environment. 

As a proactive member of the team with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to work under your own initiative. You will have strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle many tasks at once. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write your own correspondence.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

lease visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities:

Closing date: 03 January 2021
Interview date: 12 January 2021

A basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Interviews will likely be held in early January. Please visit our website ('Get Involved') for more information, including a person specification.

Overview and summary 

We are seeking to appoint a full or part-time Policy and Communications Officer – a crucial role for our more than 50-strong coalition during a vital period for our work. This is a permanent role, and, dependent on experience, the appointment may be at senior officer level. 

We are entering an exciting time for our organisation and our work: we’re making the case for crucial new UK rules to ensure corporate accountability, and we are rebuilding our website, refreshing our brand and developing a new strategy as we seek to increase our engagement with politicians and the public.  

We are looking for someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about the issues we work on. You don’t need to be an expert on our issues, but if you’re not, you’ll need to have the ability to rapidly become one – so you should already have an understanding of political economy, sharp political analysis and experience of policy and/or communications work in the not-for-profit sector. 

We need someone who is equally comfortable working on a policy submission to government, advocating to an MP, writing an incisive comment article for publication in the media, or strategising how our campaign can best achieve its aims. And it’s vital that you have a real commitment to helping make a change on corporate accountability.

This is a crucial, very busy, outward-facing role in a small organisation seeking to make big changes. This role is at the heart of our diverse network and our ongoing collaborative efforts to bring about fundamental changes in corporate accountability.

Please note, applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role. CORE is an equal opportunities employer committed to adopting and refining anti-oppressive practises in its work. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in the business and human rights sector. 

About CORE 

The CORE Coalition is the UK’s long-standing civil society coalition on corporate accountability – working in tandem with our partners, we’ve been at the heart of some of the biggest changes seen in UK and EU laws on corporate accountability in recent years. 

CORE is a registered charity and has a membership spanning NGOs, trade unions and law firms. We work to ensure greater corporate accountability in the UK, and access to justice for people and communities around the world who suffer from UK corporate abuses of human rights and the environment: we advocate for change, we campaign for new corporate accountability rules, we raise awareness of the impacts corporations have on human rights – and build public support for the rights of affected individuals and communities. 

Recent examples of our work include intervening in UK Supreme Court cases against mining giant Vedanta and oil major Shell, briefing the UK Government on the reform of the corporate transparency provision in the UK’s Modern Slavery Act, and developing and running a campaign for new corporate accountability legislation in the UK. 

CORE has three staff: an Executive Director, a Policy and Communications Officer, and a part-time Finance Officer. We are also currently recruiting a new role – a Network and Administration Officer. We are supported by an outstanding board, made up of experts drawn from across NGOs, academia and law firms. 

Role description 

Policy and advocacy  

• Research, write, draft and edit materials, including responses to Government consultations and parliamentary inquiries, policy briefing papers, research reports and advocacy letters; 
• Represent CORE in advocacy meetings with government, civil servants, parliamentarians and other policy-makers; 
• Represent CORE at external meetings, events and policy forums, including public forums; 
• Maintain an overview of developments in corporate accountability for human rights and the environment in the UK and overseas; 
• Attend external events and read research publications to maintain an overview of developments in corporate accountability. 

Communications 

• Write and sell-in press releases and comment articles to news outlets, maintain relationships with journalists; 
• Co-manage the CORE website, including sourcing and generating content; 
• Co-manage CORE’s social media presence; 
• Respond to enquiries about CORE’s work and share information with partner organisations. 

 Coalition work 

• Coordinate and participate in policy and communications activities with partner organisations, including developing and managing joint projects; collaboratively producing, writing and editing materials;
• Co-develop strategy for our organisation and coalition in collaboration with the Executive Director, our Board and our partner organisations; 
• Provide policy expertise to ensure partner organisations are updated about CORE’s work and relevant national and international policy developments; 
• Provide policy and communications expertise in our regular network meetings, and facilitate and arrange and meetings; 
• Build relationships with new and existing members, ensuring that where possible our work highlights connections and consensus across the coalition as well as alignment with partner priorities, that partner work and positions are well represented on our website and in joint policy and communications outputs, including briefings, website ‘actions’ and advocacy meetings; 
• Assist the Executive Director with other tasks as required. This will include some administrative and logistical responsibilities, as needed in a small organisation. 

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: Home based with national travel

CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract until 30/6/2022

As the Development and Sustainability Manager, you will develop and implement a fundraising strategy to achieve sustainable long-term funding for the Moving On Project.

You will work with other Moving On Project staff to ensure the project achieves targets, objectives, outputs and outcomes.  Additionally you will develop, manage and implement a programme of research for identifying and developing information on grant-making Trusts and statutory bodies.

You must have a Management / Fundraising qualification or 5 years plus demonstrable experience.

Demonstrable fundraising experience and ability to develop relationships with funders is also essential.

This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management. You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 3 December 2020

Interview Date: 11 December 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however 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.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference.

You will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of high quality independent advocacy, outreach, and refuge services to victims escaping domestic and sexual violence. You will manage and motivate a team of specialist domestic violence workers including independent gender violence advocates, early intervention and  children’s outreach workers, peer mentors and refuge workers supported by the deputy domestic violence service manager. You will be responsible for overseeing their demanding caseloads to deliver positive outcomes for our clients.  You will also be responsible forsafeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and support staff to ensure the safeguarding policy is followed. This role will have a strategic focus and you will work pro-actively in partnership with other agencies, to ensure a coordinated community response and service in order to protect survivors and their children. You will manage relationships and influence professionals across a range of statutory services and the criminal justice system to ensure client safety is prioritised.

You will have significant experience of providing practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and of managing such a service. You will be able to develop, sustain, and evaluate joint work between agencies, establish good working relationships and negotiate effectively. Experience of managing and developing teams is essential.

As member of the management team the post holder will take part in an out of hours on call rota.

You will manage the out of hour’s emergency on call service and be available to manage out of hours emergencies.

You will be a strong and effective communicator. Most importantly you will understand and know how to support survivors to navigate the civil and criminal justice systems in relation to domestic and sexual violence. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  Other benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and a childcare voucher scheme.

Closing date: 30th November 2020

This is a permanent and full time role with 37.5 hours per week.         

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This post however 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.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management. You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 29th November 2020

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours per week and for a fixed term contract of 12 months.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however 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.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

We are a successful and dynamic voluntary organisation providing advice, information and range of support to refugees and asylum seekers across London. We wish to appoint an experienced Admin & Digital Support Officer to join our charity.

The main purpose of this position is to provide general administration and support to all staff with on line activities and provision including social media activities.

You will need experience of  admin work, direct work with Asylum Seekers/ Refugees and extensive knowledge of the issues facing Asylum Seekers. You will be an IT literate and also a strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills, and an ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

We are recruiting for a children’s support worker to work across (no.) refuges for those who experience violence against women and girls in location.

We are looking to recruit a female* candidate with experience in working with children and a recognised qualification such as an NNEB, QCF or NVQ level 3.  You will be responsible for organising and providing play activities for children and will work closely with location workers to provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as play schemes, nursery or schools.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls.  You will have good communication and team work skills and be able to use your own initiative.  You will show strong organisational and administration skills. 

The ability to build a rapport and trust with children and their mothers is essential in this work. Experience of supporting children and families who have experienced domestic violence or other forms of violence against women and girls is desirable.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Closing Date: 29 November 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This post however 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.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

We are recruiting for a skilled domestic violence advocate to provide high quality advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence. As part of an innovative new project, you will work in partnership with Children’s Social Care colleagues in improving strategic and operational links and joint working and providing expertise and advice to non-specialist professionals working with families affected by domestic abuse. You will work in partnership with Children’s Social Care and other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims’ safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic violence in a range of settings and managing and reviewing your cases.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 29 November 2020

Lenght of contract: 1 year - 31/12/2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however 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.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

You will provide high quality independent advocacy and support to the highest risk survivors of gender based violence and their children. This will involve establishing and prioritising the risks to and the needs of survivors of gender based violence and developing and delivering individual support and risk management plans in partnership with other agencies who attend the MARAC. You will advocate both verbally and in writing in a range of settings including civil and criminal proceedings and with criminal justice professionals.

With significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of gender based violence, you will be experienced in identifying and responding to the risks to and needs of survivors. With an ability to work in crisis or under pressure, you will have an up-to-date knowledge of criminal and civil legislation relating to gender-based violence. You will understand multi-agency partnership structures including the MARAC and have an ability to advocate on a client’s behalf in a range of settings. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills to write reports, deliver presentations and to communicate to stakeholders in a clear and effective way.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. Occasional evening work may be required.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

The ability to speak Portugese and Spanish would be desirable.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 29th November 2020

Interview Date: 8th December 2020

This is a permanent and full time role with 37.5 hours per week.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however 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.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.