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Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
Key Responsibilities -
To deliver tailored, holistic support to women affected by violence and abuse and living in the community, including practical and emotional support to increase women’s and children’s safety and meet identified needs.
Experience Required -
Of providing practical and emotional support to women and children affected by domestic violence
Of offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc
Of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies
Of working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults
Benefits
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31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
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Up to 6% matched pension contribution
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Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
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Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team via our website.
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Friday 2nd October. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 19th October. Apply via our website.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We support women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working across South Essex, as a Specialist Outreach Support Worker you'll provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to people at risk of homelessness, helping them maintain their accommodation and access the services they need to thrive.You'll use your specialist knowledge and experience to support customers with complex needs, promote tenancy sustainment, and contribute to improving homelessness prevention practice across the team and wider service. You’ll be part of a team that’s inclusive, customer-led, and always striving to do better, for our communities and for each other.
As you'll be be traveling across the South Essex region, a UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.
What you’ll do
- Manage a caseload of customers, delivering tailored support that promotes independence and positive outcomes.
- Support customers with complex needs, including budgeting, education and training opportunities, tenancy-related issues, and access to specialist services.
- Carry out assessments, risk assessments, support planning, reviews, and crisis intervention as required.
- Run drop-ins across South Essex, offering support, encouragement, and practical help
- Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations to improve outcomes for people at risk of homelessness.
- Support customers to access services relating to mental health, substance misuse, physical health, employment, and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate customer records, case notes, and performance data in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
What you’ll need
You're a compassionate and resilient professional who is passionate about helping vulnerable people achieve stability and independence. You're able to build trust quickly, work effectively with people in crisis, and deliver meaningful support that makes a lasting difference. You're a proactive team player who combines excellent communication skills with strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-centred approach.
- Experience supporting vulnerable people in housing, homelessness, or substance misuse services
- Strong knowledge of housing law, homelessness prevention, and welfare benefits
- Confidence engaging with people in crisis and chaotic situations
- Ability to create strength-based support plans and carry out assessments
- Excellent communication, IT, and record-keeping skills
- Good numeracy skills, including the ability to support customers with budgeting, debt management, and benefit maximisation.
- A proactive, organised, and customer-focused approach to your work.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal office hours when needed
- A UK driving licence and access to your own car
What you’ll get in return
- 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Family-friendly policies
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
Interviews will be held in person at our Pitsea office on the 21st September.
Thank you!
We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Outreach Support Worker to join our team, providing trauma-informed, person-centred support to women navigating pregnancy, pregnancy loss, parenting challenges, and the transition from custody back into the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to support women both within the prison system and following their release, helping them build confidence, independence, and brighter futures.
About the Role:
As an Outreach Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to women involved in the criminal justice system, helping them overcome barriers, access services, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
You will work closely with clients, families, prisons, statutory services, and community partners to deliver personalised support that promotes wellbeing, resilience, and positive outcomes.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in a community, support, or custodial setting.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred approaches.
- Experience carrying out assessments and support planning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience maintaining professional boundaries and accurate records.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the service area.
- Ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and HMP security clearance.
Desirable:
- Experience working with women affected by pregnancy, pregnancy loss, parenting challenges, or maternal mental health issues.
- Experience supporting women within or leaving the criminal justice system.
- Experience delivering group sessions, workshops, or training.
- Knowledge of multi-agency working practices.
- Listening skills, counselling, or relevant support qualifications.
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include:
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Salary: £16,686.00 per annum for 21 hours
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Location: Walsall with travel across Birmingham, Sandwell and Wolverhampton
Please note, this role is on a Fixed Term Contract for 1 year.
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.