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Galop is looking for an experienced practitioner to provide effective support to LGBT victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work within the advocacy team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to LGBT victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year. You will act as a specialist lead within the advocacy team for work with Trans and Non-Binary survivors, including providing support, advice and expertise to your colleagues and externally.
As a Senior Advocate, you will provide high quality advocacy and support to Trans and Non-Binary people who are subjected to abuse and violence, specifically domestic abuse and sexual violence, focusing on their needs, safety and recovery. This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT people who have been victims of violence and abuse. Your work will enable LGBT people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for our community.
You will work directly with Trans and Non-Binary victims/survivors, offering them a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related to domestic abuse and sexual violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients’ needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care.
You will manage a small number of specialist advocates providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to Trans and Non-Binary survivors of violence and abuse. You will also act as specialist lead for work with Trans and Non-Binary survivors within the advocacy team, providing support, advice and leadership to advocates on this specialism, to ensure that survivors get support that meets their needs. You will work with colleagues to ensure that survivors are supported in a trauma-sensitive way and that the needs of Trans and Non-Binary survivors are met, through sharing best practice and your expert knowledge and experience in delivering this work. This will include an understanding of the support landscape for Trans and Non-Binary survivors, the wider trans sector and the specific impact and support needs for survivors. You will contribute to the development of the TNBI service and work collaboratively across the organisation. You will need an understanding of legislation, the CJS, civil justice systems and domestic and sexual violence including ISVA/IDVA best practice.
You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that Trans people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community.
Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will be hybrid working, with both home working and working from the office.
Hours
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract
Until 31 March 2027 (extension subject to funding)
Line manages
Advocates and caseworkers
Reports to
Advocacy and Support Manager
Salary
Grade E £37,754.88- £39,761.08 (including inner London weighting of £4,212.01)
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 25th November 2025
Interviews will be held on 2nd and 3rd of December 2025
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Overview
Believe in People?
The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.
Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Opiate Recovery Coordinator to join our team who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. The role will also involve covering GP Shared Care within Camden, having a mixed caseload
This is a full time office based role
Location: Kilburn
Hours: full time, 37.5 per week
Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience, (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: £4133.14 Inner London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the Role:
- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
- Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
- Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.
- Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
- Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
About You:
- Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
- Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
- Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
- Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
- Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
- Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.
Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)
Closing Date
23/11/2025
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
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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!
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
Our compassionate and dynamic Group Facilitators provide the ‘beating heart’ of support within our multi-disciplinary teams working with individuals of all ages affected by domestic abuse, including those with harmful behaviours, and sexual violence.
This varied and rewarding role involves delivering trauma-informed groupwork and limited one-to-one support across a range of programmes, including:
- Empowerment and recovery groups for those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse.
- Behaviour change programmes for individuals using harmful behaviours in their relationships.
- Digital peer support and learning opportunities through our online survivor platform, ‘Connecting You’.
Working collaboratively with our IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor), ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) and Behaviour Change teams, you will help ensure that support is safe, inclusive, and effective for people with a range of experiences and risks. You will play a vital part in championing people to recover from trauma, build safe relationships, and move forward with dignity and hope.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
Group Facilitation and Delivery
- Deliver structured, evidence-based and trauma responsive group programmes for victims/survivors and individuals who have used harm.
- Foster safe, inclusive spaces that promote empowerment, emotional safety, and constructive challenge.
- Co-facilitate groups with trained colleagues, volunteers or peer mentors/Experts by Experience as needed.
- Support the ongoing development and review of group materials and content.
- Work flexibly and manage your own schedule, including facilitating evening groups on a rotational basis to meet the needs of those unable to attend during working hours.
One-to-One Support
- Provide limited 1:1 support for medium-risk clients who may be waiting for or transitioning between group programmes and/or other services.
- Contribute to joint safety and support planning alongside IDVAs, ISVAs and Behaviour Change Workers.
- Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.
Digital Survivor Platform – Connecting You
- Update and upload resources, tutorials, and activities for survivors accessing the platform.
- Support survivors engaging with online content, including managing enrolments and online group access.
- Design and deliver trauma-informed self-paced tutorials and reflective learning tools.
Peer Mentoring and Survivor Involvement
- Support the recruitment, mentoring and involvement of ‘experts by experience’ in group delivery.
- Encourage and nurture survivor voices and peer leadership within both in-person and digital forums.
- Training and Awareness-Raising.
- Deliver training sessions to professionals and external partners where required.
- Speak at community or public events to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence, healthy relationships, and recovery.
Application
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mental Health Support Worker
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join a specialist supported accommodation service for young people with complex mental health needs.
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Camden, London
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £27,636 per annum plus pension and benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 16th November2025
About the role
This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Working within an innovative supported accommodation service, you’ll help build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients to develop skills, resilience and confidence to move forward positively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times, using safeguarding and emergency procedures when required
- Building positive and trusting relationships with young people to provide effective support
- Managing a small caseload as a named key worker, creating SMART outcomes-based support plans
- Leading on risk and needs assessments and contributing to service-wide assessments
- Delivering one-to-one and group support to build coping strategies and resilience
- Working closely with statutory services, mental health teams and housing providers
- Encouraging client participation in service decisions and wider community activities
- Supporting volunteers who add value to the service
- Participating in a rota including early, late and weekend shifts
About you
We’re looking for someone with empathy, energy and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with complex needs.
You will have:
- A relevant qualification (psychology, counselling, social work, mental health) or significant experience working with young people with complex needs
- Experience managing challenging situations in a calm and professional way
- Excellent listening, communication and relationship-building skills
- A non-judgmental approach and the ability to maintain professional boundaries
- A good understanding of safeguarding, support planning and risk assessments
- The ability to work well in a team and with external partners
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
About the organisation
This well-established charity provides housing and support services across the UK, with a focus on preventing homelessness and improving opportunities through education, training and volunteering. The organisation is values-driven, believing in dignity, respect and the potential of every individual.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Senior Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Caseworker, Housing Support Worker, Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, Recovery Worker, Youth Support Worker, Key Worker. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Fundraising Manager
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it and we act to prevent it. As the Fundraising Manager for Behind Closed Doors, you will play a key role in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation’s vision, mission and values. This is an exciting and varied role with an opportunity for the post-holder to put their own stamp on it. As our Fundraising Manager, you will build on existing relationships with individual donors, community groups and corporate partners, as well as seeking new opportunities.
This role would best suit a creative and strategic mind who enjoys building relationships and inspiring others towards a united vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse. You will be joining a committed and dynamic team; line managing the Training and Development Coordinator, working within the senior management team and reporting to the CEO.
Please download the recruitment pack for full details.
To apply for this position, you will need a comprehensive CV and supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and organisation, and how you meet the criteria laid out in the person specification. You can apply via CharityJob, or return both documents by Thursday 27th November via email with the reference ‘Fundraising Manager’ in the subject line.
Interviews will take place on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December 2025, and will consist of a brief presentation and competency-based questions.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to improving inclusive recruitment practices. If you would prefer to apply for this position or express your interest in an alternative format (such as audio or video upload) or require any adaptions at this initial stage, please get in touch.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A standard DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it, and we act to prevent it. Build Lives Free from Domestic Abuse.
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