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.

As Senior Supporter Care Executive, you will be responsible for providing the highest possible care and stewardship to our supporters; ensuring they feel valued, inspired and continue to support us. Working closely with the Community & Events and Individual Giving teams you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional supporter care to both new and existing supporters. In this role you will also support the database team with daily income processing and reconciliation as well as maintaining the accuracy and integrity on our CRM.

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: 9th August 2020

Interview Date: 18th August 2020

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

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.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (flexible, part-time and fixed term applicants are all welcomed, remote working arrangements will also be considered).

About us

CCLC, part of the Coram group of charities, is an independent charity working in the United Kingdom and around the world to protect and promote the rights of children, through the provision of direct legal services; the publication of free legal information online and in print; research and policy work; law reform; training; and international consultancy on child rights. CCLC was founded in 1981 and has over 30 years’ experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their parents and carers, and professionals throughout the UK. CCLC’s Legal Practice Unit specialises in community care law, immigration and asylum law, child and family law and education law. We hold legal aid contracts to deliver legal services in each of those areas.

Our Community Care team represents children and young people in need of support from social services and other public bodies, often as a result of their status as refugees or asylum seekers, being victims of trafficking, facing abuse, homelessness, immigration detention, or managing with disability, physical and mental health problems. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting children’s rights, through both our case work and our involvement in wider projects. The team works closely with colleagues in the immigration, family and education law teams, as well as collaborative working with other organisations within the Coram group, including Coram Voice advocacy service and the Migrant Children’s Project.

Job Role

CCLC is currently looking to expand our experienced and dedicated Community Care team based in our London office. We are looking to recruit up to two exceptional solicitors (at least one of which must be at supervisor level solicitor, alongside another solicitor who may be newly qualified) together with an experienced paralegal.

We are looking for committed and passionate team members with good knowledge of community care and public law, current policies and legal aid.The successful applicant will be supported by a close team of colleagues within CCLC’s Legal Practice Unit, and provided with significant opportunities for learning and personal development.

The successful applicant for the senior solicitor job position will have extensive experience of running a diverse community care/public law claimant case load, including all stages of judicial review litigation, and will demonstrate a solid commitment to upholding the rights of vulnerable children and young people.

The senior solicitor will be expected to also have considerable experience supervising others and meet the Legal Aid Agency’s supervisor requirements.

Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and remote working, will be considered. We will also consider applications from applicants who desire a fixed term contract of at least a year on a maternity cover basis.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as we only accept completed application forms.

Closing date for applications: 23:59, Friday 7th August 2020

Interviews: Week beginning 10th August 2020

Coram Children’s Legal Centre is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered charity no. 281222.

Victim Support is looking for a Senior Independant Sexual Violence Practitioner to join our team in North Lancashire

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual who is experienced and passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working within the sexual violence arena and in providing leadership and support to a team . You will hold an accredited ISVA certificate (or equivalent professional qualification) and have experience of case management and supervision. Providing a person centred service is a priority and you will need to have a thorough understanding of needs assessments, risk management, safeguarding and support planning.

You will be one of a team of 2 Senior Practitioners, supporting a growing team of ISVA's who support victims/survivors of rape and serious sexual abuse from age 5+ working across the county of Lancashire, based in Blackpool or Lancaster office.

This is a demanding role, requiring someone with tenacity and resilience to support the team in the delivery of support to around 1,500 - 2,000 survivors of sexual abuse each year.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support is seeking to recruit a Research Officer to join the charity's small enthusiastic Research team.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The Research Officer will work within the Research team to manage a research project and will have the opportunity to conduct various research activities, analyse results, generate original ideas, and write publications.

Applicants should have PhD level of studies in relevant field or a Master's degree in relevant field with relevant work experience in a similar role. You should have experience in qualitative data collection including conducting interviews and or focus groups, proven experience in qualitative data analysis and in working or conducting research with vulnerable people and excellent academic written skills.

The successful applicant must be a team player - has the ability to work with and contribute to the team. You need to be able to manage research and administrative activities and to balance competing pressures of research demands and deadlines. You will also have the ability to work without direct supervision, paying close attention to detail and bearing independent responsibility for getting the job done.

This part time role is for fixed term until April 2021, with immediate start.

The location of the post is flexible, either home based or our office in central London. While most of the work will be done during normal working hours, it will require flexibility when interviews are undertaken to respond to participants' availability and this may, on occasions require unsocial hours of work.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

The First Step is a Merseyside based Domestic Abuse charity that defies its size: specialist knowledge, expertise in supporting victim/survivors and high standards across the board. We currently provide 24/7 staffed women and children's refuge, IDSVA service and a self referral community service.  As Chief Executive you will play a crucial role in shaping the organisations future and will have the opportunity to develop our public digital presence.You will be responsible for securing income for services our beneficiaries most value, as well as ensuring that existing contract funding is sustained.

Application deadline is 7th August 2020 at 12 noon.  Interviews are Friday 21st August 2020 in Huyton if possible via Microsoft Teams if not.

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

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, ( flexible working arrangements which meet the needs of the team will be considered, as will remote working arrangements pending viable safe return to the office).

The successful candidate will work remotely until it is viable to safely return to the office.

About us

CCLC, part of the Coram group of charities, is an independent charity working in the United Kingdom and around the world to protect and promote the rights of children, through the provision of direct legal services; the publication of free legal information online and in print; research and policy work; law reform; training; and international consultancy on child rights. CCLC was founded in 1981 and has over 30 years’ experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their parents and carers, and professionals throughout the UK. CCLC’s Legal Practice Unit specialises in community care law, immigration and asylum law, child and family law and education law. We hold legal aid contracts to deliver legal services in each of those areas.

Our Community Care team represents children and young people in need of support from social services and other public bodies, often as a result of their status as refugees or asylum seekers, being victims of trafficking, facing abuse, homelessness, immigration detention, or managing with disability, physical and mental health problems. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting children’s rights, through both our case work and our involvement in wider projects. The team works closely with colleagues in the immigration, family and education law teams, as well as collaborative working with other organisations within the Coram group, including Coram Voice advocacy service and the Migrant Children’s Project.

Job Role

CCLC is currently looking to expand our experienced and dedicated Community Care team based in our London office. We are looking to recruit up to two exceptional solicitors (at least one of which must be at supervisor level solicitor, alongside another solicitor who may be newly qualified) together with an experienced paralegal.

We are looking for committed and passionate team members with good knowledge of community care and public law, current policies and legal aid. The successful applicant will be supported by a close team of colleagues within CCLC’s Legal Practice Unit, and provided with significant opportunities for learning and personal development.

The successful applicant for the paralegal position will have experience of community care/public law claimant casework, and will demonstrate a solid commitment to upholding the rights of vulnerable children and young people.

Ideally we are looking for a full time paralegal but flexible working arrangements which meet the needs of the team will be considered.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as we only accept completed application forms.

Closing date for applications: 23:59, Friday 7th August 2020

Interviews: Week beginning 10th August 2020

Coram Children’s Legal Centre is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered charity no. 281222.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (flexible, part-time and fixed term applicants are all welcomed, additionally remote working arrangements will be considered).

About us

CCLC, part of the Coram group of charities, is an independent charity working in the United Kingdom and around the world to protect and promote the rights of children, through the provision of direct legal services; the publication of free legal information online and in print; research and policy work; law reform; training; and international consultancy on child rights. CCLC was founded in 1981 and has over 30 years’ experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their parents and carers, and professionals throughout the UK. CCLC’s Legal Practice Unit specialises in community care law, immigration and asylum law, child and family law and education law. We hold legal aid contracts to deliver legal services in each of those areas.

Our Community Care team represents children and young people in need of support from social services and other public bodies, often as a result of their status as refugees or asylum seekers, being victims of trafficking, facing abuse, homelessness, immigration detention, or managing with disability, physical and mental health problems. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting children’s rights, through both our case work and our involvement in wider projects. The team works closely with colleagues in the immigration, family and education law teams, as well as collaborative working with other organisations within the Coram group, including Coram Voice advocacy service and the Migrant Children’s Project.

Job Role

CCLC is currently looking to expand our experienced and dedicated Community Care team based in our London office. We are looking to recruit up to two exceptional solicitors (at least one of which must be at supervisor level solicitor, alongside another solicitor who may be newly qualified) together with an experienced paralegal.

We are looking for committed and passionate team members with good knowledge of community care and public law, current policies and legal aid.The successful applicant will be supported by a close team of colleagues within CCLC’s Legal Practice Unit, and provided with significant opportunities for learning and personal development.

The successful applicant will have solid experience of running a diverse community care/public law claimant case load and will demonstrate a solid commitment to upholding the rights of vulnerable children and young people.

Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and remote working, will be considered. We will also consider applications from applicants who desire a fixed term contract of at least a year on a maternity cover basis.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as we only accept completed application forms.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Friday 7th August 2020

Interviews: Week beginning 10th August 2020

Coram Children’s Legal Centre is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered charity no. 281222.

Survivors Manchester is currently looking for someone special, someone that has the passion to ensure that everything this amazing organisation does is of quality, that it remains authentic to its roots, and it continues to deliver on what male survivors want. Are you that person?

For the past 11 years, Survivors Manchester has provided survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male victims/survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. We have developed a three tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a 'trauma and recovery' framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

As our Clinical Lead (Community), you will help us develop, manage and deliver our quality assured trauma-informed services to over 950 male (including trans and non-binary) survivors annually. You will help us ensure that the 2 - 3 new men that ask for help each day hear our voice and know we will help them develop their own healing journey; and you will play your part in our collective effort to #BreakTheSilence on the sexual abuse of boys and men. 

Whilst you will lead our amazing team of Trauma-Informed Therapists, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors, and Group & Community Development Team; manage our community based services; you will also deliver trauma-informed talking therapy services to identifying male, trans and non-binary victims and survivors sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.

You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). 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.

In return for your time, experience and commitment to the organisation, you will receive an annual salary of £33,000 – £37,000; 25 days annual leave (increasing annually by 1 day to max of 30 days) plus bank holidays; company sick pay; monthly clinical supervision; pension contribution; and a range of training opportunities.

If this is a role that you think you could achieve great things in, then we want to hear from you.

Main purpose of job:  To lead CARA’s ISVA and Advocacy Team and manage the provision of ISVA and Advocacy services to clients of all ages and all genders.  The post holder will also hold a caseload of clients.

Start date:   As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).

Salary:  £32,029 - £33,799 (NJC scale 29 - 31), per annum pro rata, pay rise expected.

Hours: 28-35 hours per week (exact hours to be agreed).

Place of work:To work flexibly across mid and north Essex.

To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.

Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criterion, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications. 

Application deadline:  12pm on Wednesday 19th August

Interviews:  Thursday 10th September

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

Mandatory Training Dates: To be confirmed.  

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.

This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

About CARA

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs. 

CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex.  We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich.

During the COVID-19 crisis, CARA has continued to provide a range of remote services.  From early June, we have gradually started to offer limited face-to-face support.

About Synergy Essex

CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with South Essex-based SERICC and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.

Job Description

The role involves leading CARA’s ISVA and Advocacy Team and managing the provision of ISVA and Advocacy services for clients of all ages and all genders.  The post holder will also hold a caseload of clients.

This is a new and exciting post, giving the post holder significant opportunity to develop CARA’s ISVA and advocacy work and lead a talented and committed team of ISVAs and advocates. As well as overseeing day-to-day operations of the team, the post holder will be part of CARA’s management team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in CARA’s wider development, working closely with the Director and Manager.  The post holder will also work closely with teams at our sister centres, SERICC and SOS Rape Crisis to ensure the coordination of ISVA and advocacy services across Essex.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and management

• To manage all operational aspects of CARA’s ISVA and Advocacy Team. This may also include managing any new ISVA and Advocacy projects that CARA develops.
• To work in accordance with CARA’s policies and procedures and embed a feminist approach in CARA activities.
• To review, develop and coordinate effective processes within the ISVA and Advocacy Team, working closely with the manager. 
• To line manage a team of ISVAs and our Advocacy Co-ordinator, providing day-to-day support, monitoring performance and identifying training and development needs. This will include keeping up to date notes of line management meetings and conducting and recording annual staff appraisals.
• To support ISVAs and our Advocacy Co-ordinator in maintaining up-to-date client records and ensure that gaps in data are addressed, as required.
• To lead regular ISVA and Advocacy Team meetings, producing notes to share with the team and senior management.
• To work with CARA’s manager to recruit and train new staff and volunteers, as required.
• To maintain an overview of the waiting lists for our ISVA and Advocacy Team, working closely with the Information and Referrals Co-ordinator and First Contact Navigators to manage service demand and keep waiting times to a minimum.
• To keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy and practice issues, including CPS guidance and ensure the ISVA and Advocacy team is aware of changes.
• To liaise with CARA’s other teams and more widely with Synergy Essex teams, resolving problems and ensuring good communication and mutual understanding of respective roles and ways of operating.
• To liaise with external agencies, including police, mental health and social care, ensuring CARA is represented at meetings as required and developing effective relationships to ensure our services co-ordinate with statutory and voluntary services.
• To be part of the CARA management team and attend regular management team meetings, contributing to CARA’s ongoing development.

Client support

• To oversee client work within the ISVA and Advocacy Practice, working closely with team members to resolve client issues and ensure consistent, high quality service provision.
• To undertake client assessments and make appropriate arrangements for client support.
• To provide ISVA and advocacy support for clients of all genders, holding a caseload of clients.
• To keep client records up to date.
• To work flexibly across mid and north Essex.

General

• To work flexible hours, including some evening work and occasional weekends.
• To participate in CARA team meetings, supervision, training and development. 
• To provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies, including participation in delivery of training sessions.
• To raise awareness of sexual violence and its impact in the community and within other agencies.
• To keep appropriate records in accordance with CARA policies and procedures.
• To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
• To be administratively self-servicing.
• To report to the Manager, Director and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports and verbal reports.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Manager, Director or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

We are the UK Jewish community’s leading international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle poverty, helping the world’s poorest Jews and reaching beyond our community. 

The post holder will join World Jewish Relief’s Fundraising and Communications team, an energetic and ambitious 11 person department. You will work alongside our Digital Communications Manager, Marketing Officer and Fundraisers to create exciting campaigns, ensuring that there is team collaboration on all major output and consistency of messaging throughout.

The Communications and Campaigns Manager will be a passionate and vocal advocate of World Jewish Relief’s work, seeking to influence supporters, press, media and the wider Jewish community. You will immerse yourself in our operational activities to understand what we do, how we do it , where and with whom. You will bring intellect and substance to our communications ensuring that we are recognised as experts in our field, able to change the lives of those we assist. You will rapidly be able to speak thoughtfully on complex issues of international humanitarian and development assistance. Where possible we will assist you to travel and see our programmes in operation. You will be the first point of contact for all press and media, proactively developing content and campaigns to strengthen the profile of the organisation. If you care about tangibly making a difference globally, are ambitious, have outstanding communications capabilities and have significant energy then this is a brilliant opportunity for you. 

Main purpose of job: To lead CARA’s teams of child and young person’s practitioners and manage the provision of specialist sexual violence counselling for young people (13-19), play therapy for children under 12 and family support.  The post holder will also provide weekly counselling and/or play therapy, holding a caseload of clients.

Start date:  As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).

Salary: £32,029 - £33,799 (NJC scale 29 - 31), per annum pro-rata, pay rise expected.

Hours: 28-35 hours per week (exact hours to be agreed).

Place of work: To work flexibly at CARA premises across mid and north Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and Dunmow.

To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.

Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criterion, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications. 

Application deadline:  12pm, Wednesday 19th August

Interviews:  Friday 11th September

Mandatory Training Dates: To be confirmed.  

This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

About CARA

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs. 

CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex.  We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich.

During the COVID-19 crisis, CARA has continued to provide a range of remote services.  From early June, we have gradually started to offer limited face-to-face support.

About Synergy Essex

CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with South Essex-based SERICC and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.

Job Description

The role of CARA’s Child and Young Person’s Practice Manager is to lead CARA’s teams of Young Person’s Practitioners and Child and Family Practitioners and manage the provision of specialist sexual violence counselling for young people, play therapy and support for parents and carers.  The post holder will also provide weekly counselling and/or play therapy, holding a caseload of clients.

This is a new and exciting post, giving the post holder significant opportunity to develop CARA’s Child and Young Person’s Practice and lead a talented and committed team of practitioners. As well as overseeing day-to-day operations of the team, the post holder will be part of CARA’s management team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in CARA’s wider development, working closely with the Director and Manager. The post holder will also work closely with our sister centres, SERICC and SOS Rape Crisis to ensure the coordination of Child and Young Person’s services across Essex.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• To manage all operational aspects of CARA’s Child and Young Person’s Practice, including overseeing the delivery of our specialist young person’s counselling service, play therapy and support for parents and carers.  This may also include managing any new Child and Young Person’s Practice projects that CARA develops.
• To work in accordance with CARA’s policies and procedures and embed a feminist approach in CARA activities.
• To co-ordinate, review and develop effective processes within the Child and Young Person’s Practice, working closely with the Manager, the Young Person’s Practitioners and the Child and Family Practitioners.
• To line-manage a team of Young Person’s and Child and Family Practitioners, providing day-to-day support, monitoring performance and identifying training and development needs. This will include keeping up to date notes of line management meetings and conducting and recording annual staff appraisals.
• To oversee the work of a wider team of sessional counsellors, including supporting Practitioners in line managing sessional and volunteer counsellors and identifying training needs.
• To support practitioners and sessional counsellors in maintaining up-to-date client records and ensure that gaps in data are addressed, as required.
• To work with CARA’s manager to recruit and train new staff and sessional and volunteer counsellors, as required.
• To lead regular Young Person’s Practice and Child and Family Practice meetings, producing notes to share with team members and with senior management.
• To help co-ordinate a monthly sessional and volunteer counsellor meeting.
• To maintain an overview of waiting lists, working closely with practitioners and with the Manager and Director to ensure that staff and resources are deployed effectively.
• To keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy and practice issues, including BACP and child safeguarding guidance and ensure the practitioners are aware of changes.
• To liaise with CARA’s other teams and more widely with Synergy Essex teams, resolving problems and ensuring good communication and mutual understanding of respective roles and ways of operating.
• To liaise with external agencies, including mental health and social care, ensuring CARA is represented at meetings as required and developing effective relationships to ensure our services co-ordinate with statutory and voluntary services.
• To be part of the CARA management team and attend regular management team meetings, contributing to CARA’s ongoing development.

Counselling and client support

• To oversee client work within the teams, working closely with all team members to resolve client issues and ensure high quality service provision.
• To undertake client assessments and make appropriate arrangements for support.
• To provide specialist counselling for young people and/or play therapy for children and support for their parents, holding a caseload of clients.
• To keep client records up to date.
• To work flexibly at CARA centres across mid and north Essex, providing face-to-face and remote sessions, as required.

General 

• To work flexible hours, including some evening work and occasional weekends.
• To participate in CARA team meetings, supervision, training and development. 
• To provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies, including participation in delivery of training sessions.
• To raise awareness of sexual violence and its impact in the community and within other agencies.
• To keep appropriate records in accordance with CARA policies and procedures.
• To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
• To be administratively self-servicing.
• To report to the Manager, Director and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports and verbal reports.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Manager, Director or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Main purpose of job:To lead CARA’s Adult Practice and manage the day-to-day provision of specialist sexual violence counselling and group support for our adult clients.  The post holder will also provide weekly counselling for adults of all genders, holding a caseload of clients.

Start date:As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).

Salary:£32,029 - £33,779 (NJC scale 29 - 31), per annum pro-rata, with pay rise expected.

Hours:28-35 hours per week (exact hours to be agreed).

Place of work: To work flexibly at CARA premises across mid and north Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and Dunmow. At present, due to COVID 19, CARA staff are predominantly working from home.

To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.

Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criterion, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications. 

Application deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 19th August 2020

Interviews:  Tuesday 8th September

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

Mandatory Training Dates: To be confirmed.  

This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

About CARA

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs. 

CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex.  We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich.

During the COVID-19 crisis, CARA has continued to provide a range of remote services.  From early June, we have gradually started to offer limited face-to-face support.

About Synergy Essex

CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with South Essex-based SERICC and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.

Job Description

The role of CARA’s Adult Practice Manager is to lead CARA’s team of Adult Practitioners and manage the day-to-day provision of specialist sexual violence counselling and group support for our adult clients. The post holder will also provide weekly counselling for adults of all genders, holding a caseload of clients.

This is a new and exciting role, giving the post holder significant opportunity to develop CARA’s adult practice and lead a talented and committed team of counsellors. As well as overseeing day-to-day operations of the team, the post holder will be part of CARA’s management team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in CARA’s wider development, working closely with the Director and Manager. The post holder will also work closely with our sister centres, SERICC and SOS Rape Crisis to develop the coordination of counselling and group services across Essex.

Main Responsibilities

Management and leadership

• To manage the day-to-day operations of CARA’s Adult Practice, including overseeing the delivery of our specialist counselling service and our social group. This may also include managing any new adult practice projects that CARA develops.
• To work in accordance with CARA’s policies and procedures and embed a feminist approach in CARA activities.
• To review, develop and coordinate effective processes within the Adult Practice, pro-actively solving problems. The post holder will work closely with the Manager, the Allocations Co-ordinator and the counselling team.
• To line-manage a team of Adult Practitioners and our Allocations Co-ordinator, providing day-to-day support, monitoring performance and identifying training and development needs. This will include keeping up to date notes of line management meetings and conducting and recording annual staff appraisals.
• To oversee the work of a wider team of sessional and volunteer counsellors, including supporting Adult Practitioners in line managing this team and identifying training needs.
• To support Adult Practitioners and sessional counsellors in maintaining up-to-date client records and ensure that gaps in data are addressed, as required.
• To work with CARA’s manager to recruit and train new staff and sessional and volunteer counsellors, as required.
• To lead regular Adult Practice meetings, producing notes to share with team members and with senior management.
• To help co-ordinate a monthly sessional and volunteer counsellor meeting.
• To maintain an overview of Adult Practice waiting lists, working closely with the Allocations Co-ordinator, Manager and Director to ensure that staff and resources are deployed effectively.
• To keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy and practice issues, including BACP guidance and ensure the Adult Practice is aware of changes.
• To liaise with CARA’s other teams and more widely with Synergy Essex teams, resolving problems and ensuring good communication and mutual understanding of respective roles and ways of operating.
• To liaise with external agencies, including mental health and social care, ensuring CARA is represented at meetings as required and developing effective relationships to ensure our services co-ordinate with statutory and voluntary services.
• To be part of the CARA management team and attend regular management team meetings, contributing to CARA’s ongoing development.

Counselling and client support

• To oversee client work within the adult practice, working closely with team members to resolve client issues and ensure consistent, high quality service provision.
• To undertake client assessments and make appropriate arrangements for client support.
• To provide weekly counselling for adults of all genders, holding a caseload of clients.
• To keep client records up to date.
• To work flexibly at CARA centres across mid and north Essex, providing face-to-face and remote sessions, as required.

General 

• To work flexible hours, including some evening work and occasional weekends.
• To participate in CARA team meetings, supervision, training and development. 
• To provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies, including participation in delivery of training sessions.
• To raise awareness of sexual violence and its impact in the community and within other agencies.
• To keep appropriate records in accordance with CARA policies and procedures.
• To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
• To be administratively self-servicing.
• To report to the Manager, Director and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports and verbal reports.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Manager, Director or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lifecentre, Chichester, West Sussex.

30 - 37 hours depending upon candidate

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum full time salary

Lifecentre is a medium sized charity that supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse across West Sussex.  We are recruiting an Operations Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is an excellent opportunity to work for a great cause and gain leadership experience.

The Operations Manager will oversee key business support and operational activity, co-ordinating the office base to ensure that Lifecentre operates smoothly and in accordance with legal and professional standards. The role includes responsibility for: operational policies and procedures, client support team management, management of buildings and facilities, oversight of finance and payroll, GDPR and data management, oversight of IT systems, data management, Health & Safety, quality assurance and risk and compliance with Charity Governance.

You will provide leadership for the Operations Team and be responsible for delivery of quality, performance and continued improvement across the services, including looking externally to develop partnership opportunities to drive efficiencies whilst maintaining quality.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with initiative. The ability to prioritise their own work and that of their team is required. The ideal candidate will have office management experience, possessing excellent IT skills and have experience in use of all basic computer software including Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational skills are required and ability to set up efficient systems, including data management. Excellent communication and writing skills and the ability to multi-task are also required.  Good numeracy skills are essential.

This post could be considered as a full-time role for one individual meeting all competencies. Alternatively, we would consider a job share.

Lifecentre is a Christian Charity providing counselling services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse: 

Closing date for applications: midnight Wednesday 19 August 2020

Interviews: Wednesday 1 September 2020