Background: Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through Supporting people; Education; and Campaigning. Our stalking helpline advice and advocacy service offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year. Caseworkers advocate on victims’ behalf with police, social services and other statutory or victim support agencies.

Overall purpose of role:

The overall purpose of the role is to provide expert advice and advocacy to victims of stalking.

• To give guidance and information by telephone, email and face to face to those affected by stalking.
• To provide casework support and advocacy to victims of stalking, liaising with both voluntary and statutory services to ensure positive outcomes for victims.
• To provide line management to helpline sessional staff
• To provide support and guidance to stalking advocates and volunteers where necessary.
• To support the Stalking Support Team Leader and Helpline Manager where required.

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months

Closing Date:  We will be reviewing applications as they come in. We will close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the shortlisting criteria.   Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

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 6,500 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.

Fundraising at Refuge has been transformed in recent years; at present we are a growing team of 16 passionate and dynamic fundraisers working collaboratively to achieve our goal of creating a world where violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not tolerated. In 19/20, the fundraising team outperformed their annual target, and they have shown positive progress to build on these impressive results in 20/21 despite working in such unprecedented times. To support this growth and achieve our ambitions we are looking to appoint a new Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser.

This new role requires someone with three years of experience of experience in generating income from voluntary sources. The role sits within the Major Gifts team, and will report into the Trusts and Foundations Manager. Trusts and Foundations income is well established at Refuge, and has always been a top performing income stream at Refuge. This Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser is a newly created role and will be responsible for generating income from a portfolio of mid-level donors, effectively stewarding and growing year-on-year relationships.

We are happy to consider candidates looking for flexible working options.

You will need to have proven experience of growing relationships with a range of Trusts and Foundations. You will have a firm grasp of best practice how to implement that into everyday work, including; managing an evolving pipeline, writing creative and compelling applications and updates, good record keeping and relationship building. The right candidate will have outstanding organisational and administrative skills.

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: 05 October 2020

Interview Date: TBC

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. 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 6,500 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 prides themselves on their accuracy, attention to detail and knack for being able to oversee the day to day management of a CRM system or database. We need a team player who can support a wide variety of projects, liaising with different team members throughout the working day. 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.

As Senior Fundraising Database Executive, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to the fundraising team with database processes, training and development. Working closely with the entire fundraising team you will play a pivotal role in recommending enhancements for how data is stored and implementing new processes and systems. In this role you will also support fundraisers to fully understand their objectives and requirements with their data requirements for appeals, communications with supporters or events. You will play a key part in unlocking opportunities across our fundraising portfolio.

You will be driven and self-motivated, comfortable making decisions within agreed delegation levels. You will be able to work as part of the wider fundraising team and have the ability to work under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual, being part of a new strategy and with personal development built in.

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: 27 September 2020

Interview Date: 06 October 2020

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. 

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

Our ISVA Team work hard to provide the best support specifically to male victims/survivors of sexual violence across Greater Manchester, building a support plan that focuses on the individual, meeting his variying needs at different points of the criminal justice system.

In this role, you will be part of our our amazing ISVA team, delivering our quality assured ISVA services which are in line with the Home Office guidance detailed in ‘The Role of the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser: Essential Elements’; accurately recording the interventions you undertake as an ISVA; and work with both your Survivors Manchester colleagues and Greater Manchester Police / Crown Prosecution Service (and others) to create a package of support to identifying male, trans and non-binary victims and survivors sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.

You will understand issues relating to sexual violence, particularly as experienced by males; have experience of working in a highly confidential setting and of managing workforce teams; and have experince within a helping profession (Counselling, Social Work, Support Work, Advocacy).

We will provide full Accredited ISVA training with Lime Culture commencing in January 2021.

In return for your time, experience and commitment to the organisation, you will receive an annual salary of £25,000 – £28,000; 22 days annual leave (increasing annually by 1 day to max of 28 days) plus bank holidays; company sick pay; Birthday annual leave, monthly clinical supervision; pension contribution; and a range of training opportunities; and get to work with some of the most amazing and inpsirational individuals who have broken their silence in order to take back control of their lives and be more free of the past trauma.

Fixed term contract until June 2025

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for an analytical Litigation Caseworker to handle enquires relating to legal claims as part of a brand new contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 12,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011.

Receiving, investigating, coordinating and drafting responses to requests for information in relation to Pre-Action Protocol letters, judicial review challenges and other relevant legal claims and highlighting issues relevant to The Salvation Army is what’s required here. Indeed, we’ll rely on you to notify, and liaise with, our Legal team about all relevant legal matters. You’ll also be responsible for collating information in order to help the Commissioner respond to individual claims. Robustly monitoring deadlines and compliance requirements will be important too, as will identifying, assessing and supporting the management of risks and escalating risks and issues likely to result in significant economic or reputational damage to The Salvation Army, or impact the safety and wellbeing of victims.

You will need:

• Either a minimum 2:2 law degree or evidence of passing a Graduate Diploma in Law, Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course or recent litigation case working experience in a relevant field 

• Proven experience of managing a varied and challenging caseload and prioritising effectively in order to meet all necessary deadlines 

• The ability to learn and adapt in new technical situations, including quickly developing a thorough understanding of the support provision for victims of modern slavery 

• A track record of working successfully as part of a team and with senior management, specifically in a fast-paced, evidence-driven legal casework environment 

• A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels, including senior managers and external stakeholders 

• Proficiency using IT software packages, with intermediate level skills in Word, Excel, databases and email 

• Willingness to travel to work locations throughout the territory, with occasional overnight stays, as required 

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme. 

We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview. 

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.

Closing date: 28th September 2020. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

Here at Charity Horizons we are honoured to be supporting Behind Closed Doors in their search for a new Chief Executive to play a significant role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation moving forwards. The work of this charity provides a lifeline for those affected by domestic abuse and offers salvation in the darkest of times.

With a significant rise in reported cases of abuse due to Covid-19, this role presents a unique opportunity to lead this organisation in its next phase of development, expanding its reach and continuing its work at a time when its services are needed more than ever.

Behind Closed Doors strives to enable people to cope, recover and move on from domestic violence, regardless of gender or sexuality. The charity offers two arms of support services – a team that provides practical support to help those at risk of harm; and a team that provides emotional support to victims of abuse.

This multi-faceted role will involve the leadership of the organisation’s strategic direction, inspiring the team and finding new ways to grow the charity’s support and fundraising base. The role will also require operational leadership of the charity, overseeing the delivery of all services and the effective maintaining of quality standards.

To be considered for this role you must come to us with a demonstrable track record of achieving in a senior strategic leadership role in the voluntary or public sector and experience working within senior leadership or with boards. You must also have significant experience working with external stakeholders to effectively influence change, and experience of forming successful external partnerships. Although previous experience of working within domestic violence would be advantageous, this is not essential to the role; however, it is imperative you have a sound and extensive knowledge and understanding of the cause and effect of domestic violence. Most importantly you should possess strong networking skills and be known for your ability to build excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Influential, clear and charismatic you should be a strong and confident communicator and public speaker with an ability to deliver messages to a variety of audiences while building a sense of passion and engagement.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact either Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. The role closes on 21st September with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 5th and 12th October.

BCD is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an organisation we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Please note: Only female applicants will be progressed as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and, as such, actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

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.

The peripatetic domestic violence manager will coordinate a team of peripatetic workers and peripatetic service implementation coordinators to ensure that the combined resources of the team are appropriately deployed to meet the greatest need within Refuge at all times. The post holder will also work closely with the Senior Operations Managers and Refuge’s service implementation team to support the implementation of new services. This may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team.

The post-holder will liaise with the domestic violence services managers to support them in ensuring the effective running of refuges, outreach and advocacy services nationally to the highest possible standard. The post holder will provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This will include refuge, advocacy and outreach services.

The role involves also managing services as required in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures and quality management system. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully and that Refuge’s high quality standards are maintained. 

The post holder must have the ability to travel across all of Refuge’s services, including rural locations, and to participate in the on-call management rota.

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: 30th September 2020

This is a permanent and full time role for 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.

You will be working with survivors of domestic abuse, providing support and advocacy to address their immediate risk and safety needs whilst helping them take that first step on a pathway without fear and abuse. You will be delivering an educational intervention programme on a one to one basis with survivors of domestic abuse to aid their understanding of the dynamics of abuse and the impact on individuals and children.

We are seeking an empathetic individual who is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse achieve positive outcomes.

Changing Pathways is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and is open to women only (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Team Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a fantastic and supportive team consisting of 4 Refuge Workers, a Team Leader and 2 Children and Family Workers. The domestic abuse service in Kensington and Chelsea are now looking for a Team Manager for a 6-month contract.

Position: Team Manager – Domestic Abuse Service

Location: Kensington and Chelsea

Hours: 39 hours per week (all Managers may need to undertake on call duties during out of hours, for which they will be remunerated in addition to their salary)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday flexi-time. Core hours 10am-4pm 

Contract: 6-month contract

Salary: £32,004.60 pro rata, per annum

Benefits: Company Mobile Phone, Company Pension, Employee Discounts, Generous Holiday, Great Working Environment, In House Training, Progression Opportunities, Recognised Qualifications, Travel/Season Ticket Loans.

Closing Date: 12 October 2020

Interview Date: 14 October 2020 (interviews will be carried out virtually during the advertising process, so please submit your application ASAP)

Join a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year is the charity’s 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join! 

The Role

The Domestic Abuse Service across Kensington and Chelsea providing emergency refuge accommodation to women and their children fleeing domestic abuse. They provide a trauma-informed temporary emergency accommodation to women and their children (if any) who have left abusive situations. The service comprises of two refuges, providing full housing management and support facilities; and access to the award-winning peer support ‘Butterfly’ Programme.

The service is designed to empower and support women in determining their own futures. The charity does this through providing practical and emotional support, appropriate advice and advocacy for women living at the refuge on such matters as; housing, welfare benefits, legal options, health, education, training and childcare.

The Team Manager role will include managing 2 sites and the Butterfly Project. Working with a very supportive team and in a good working environment, the refuge is within close proximity of public transport and surrounded by local amenities.

The charity is proud to promote career progression and a large number of vacancies are filled by internal staff. If you are a refuge worker looking for step up in their career this is the right opportunity.

About You

As Team Manager, you will bring with you:

· Experience of leading and motivate a team to achieve service outcomes

· The ability to manage all aspects of a domestic abuse refuge service

· An understanding of the legislative policy contact of housing related support and VAWG service provision

· An understanding of trauma and the ability to translate this knowledge into trauma-informed service provision

· The ability to communicate confidently and effectively to a wide range of audiences

· The ability to develop and maintain partnerships

· A good understanding of housing management and the ability to manage arrears, voids, health and safety and property standards

· An understanding of co-production and the ability to ensure that the service is delivered in partnership with service users

· Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

So if you want to work for an organisation that offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression… apply today!

Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this position – (Only Female applicants please)

About the Organisation

The charity supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions by campaigning and advocating nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, the organisation supports people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis.

Applications from candidates with lived experience are welcomed, the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

You may also have experience in areas such as Domestic Abuse, Safeguarding, Women and Children, Crisis, Crisis Management, Service Manager, Community Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Welfare, Senior Service Manager, CNWL, Rapid Response Service, Mental Health, Recovery Worker, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support, Refuge, Refuge Worker, Children and Family Worker, Emergency Housing, Advocacy, Advocate, VAWG, IDVA, Support Workers, Children & Family Worker, Volunteer Management.