This specialist post seeks to better understand and address the racialised experiences of survivors within services and to embed improvement in this area across the Gaia Centre and partners. This specialist independent gender violence advocate will work closely with Black, Asian and multi-ethnic survivors from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children.  The advocate will deliver training to Lambeth practitioners to improve support for Black, Asian and multi-ethnic survivors of all forms of VAWG.

The role will aim to improve interventions for Black, Asian and multi-ethnic survivors and their children, through identification of gaps and inequalities in access, engagement and outcomes and the development of tailored responses alongside partner agencies.

Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills or Experience

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

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

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

Benefits

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

Other information

Refuge is committed to a world where domestic and other gender violence is not tolerated and where women and children can live in safety. We aim to empower women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear.

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

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: 09:00 9 August 2021 

Interview Date: Week Commencing 16 August 2021

This is a Fixed Term Full time role with 37.5 hours per week (8-4, 9-5 or 10-6 rota)

‘Due the specialist nature of this role, we are only able to accept applicants from a Black, Asian or multi ethnic minoritised background"

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 from a Black, Asian or multi ethnic minoritised background 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.

Southall Black Sisters runs an advice, advocacy and resource centre in West London which provides a comprehensive service to women experiencing violence and abuse and other forms of inequality. We offer specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling and self-help support service in several community languages. We are looking for driven, empathetic and committed individuals to join our team and support our work to empower women to live without fear of violence and assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom. We are currently recruiting for the vacancies listed below.

FIXED TERM 12 MONTHS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINEE ADVOCATES AND  DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES

Salary range £19,634 to £28,240 (incl. OLW) per annum depending on experienceAbility to fluently speak a South Asian language is essential (Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu preferred)

• To provide high quality and comprehensive advice, information, and practical advocacy support relating to domestic and other forms of gender-based violence against BME women and children

• To promote the participation and engagement of service users with Southall Black Sisters’ specialist holistic services

• To promote the aims and objectives of Southall Black Sisters as a specialist organisation for BME women and children

This role will suit someone with experience of working with vulnerable women to provide advice and support in a sensitive, patient and professional manner.

In light of the nature and context of the work of Southall Black Sisters, the Organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender (BME) to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Para 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.

Deadline for applications midnight 9th August 2021

Interviews to be held during the week of 16th August 2021

To apply download an Application Pack on our website or complete the attached application form and monitoring form.

Location: Office base Islington travel, will be required across North and Central London boroughs including Barnet, Enfield, Camden, Haringey and Islington 

Salary: £31,500 - £34,500

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Contract: Fixed Term Contract March 2022

Job Reference: SWA3137

Closing Date: 13th August 2021
Interview Date: 25th August 2021

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service 
North London Rape Crisis offers range of services to women age 13 + who are experiencing or have experienced any form of sexual violence in their lives. We offer a safe and non-judgmental space to women living, working or studying across London boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet and Enfield. 
Our expert team provides helpline support, advocacy (ISVA) support including specialised ISVA for women with complex needs. We also provide one to one and group counselling to survivors as well as short term one to one counselling support to survivor’s family and friends. It is an inclusive service and support all ages, disabilities, sexualities, gender identities including non-binary, ethnicities and religions. 
The service will be open 9.00am to 5.00 pm however, appointments can be arranged outside of these if required.   

About the Role
The Counselling Services Co-ordinator will work in partnership with the other NLRC services to provide effective leadership and management of specialist sexual violence counselling services. The Co-ordinator will also manage the Safeguarding Hub.
The Counselling Services Co-ordinator will provide direct line management to 2 administrative assistants and work in partnership with them to ensure that services are facilitated efficiently and in line with trauma informed practice.

About you
The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting women affected by sexual violence with multiple disadvantages and complex needs. You will have management experience and understand the complexity of trauma on women that have experienced sexual violence. It will be desirable if you have a clinical background but not essential.

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs and request no contact from recruitment agencies.

Our Youth Hubs play a key part in helping young people’s personal and social development. Based in Westminster, The Amberley and Churchill Gardens, provide a space for young people aged 8-19 to take part in activities such as music production, sport and games, as well as development programmes such as healthy relationships, inclusion and diversity training. Bridging the gap between formal and non-formal education, we help young people learn about themselves, and others around them to create positive outcomes for their futures.

Closing date and Interviews: There is no application deadline.  We will review applications and interview suitable candidates as they are identified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing Date: 02 August 2021

Interview Date: TBC

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.

Have you experience and a passion for working to support women? We are seeking a new team member to join our small, well-established charity, to support and empower women who experience multiple disadvantages and want to make positive changes to their lives.

We are seeking a Women’s Support Worker to join our Door of Hope team in the East End of London.  The role will involve working directly with women who sell sex in Tower Hamlets; supporting them to make goals and support the changes that they wish to make, through information sharing, advocacy, and practical support.  We offer this whilst also providing a non-judgemental, and confidential space to talk and be heard.

About You:

You will have the commitment and creativity to engage women who can often be isolated and have difficulty engaging with other services.  You will be able to think and work independently, yet also be a supportive colleague to the wider team.  You will have frontline experience of working with vulnerable women/adults.  This might be within the context of domestic/sexual abuse, substance misuse, mental health, or housing. Or it may be of direct experience of women in the sex industry.  You will thrive on supporting women to become empowered and to make positive change. 

You will possess energy, motivation, and professional resilience.  You hold a level of confidence in advocating on behalf of women and to other professionals and services, whilst ever mindful of ways to support and encourage the empowerment of women in the process.

About Us:

We are an established charity with over twenty years’ experience of journeying alongside women who sell sex in the East End of London.  We are embedded within Tower Hamlets and are a key-player within the landscape of the support services within the Borough.

Door of Hope provides a safe and confidential space for women who currently, or in the past, have sold sex and who want support or to exit prostitution.  We work with women to initially ensure their safety from violence or coercion, then to address the underlying issues that lead them to sell sex.  We work within women-centred model and adopt a trauma-informed approach.

We take the well-being of our staff seriously, and actively encourage our team to take time to reflect and to continuously develop their skills and knowledge.  We offer regular clinical supervision, a development and training budget, as well as regular team training and reflection events.

Location: Working from home/Head Office- Islington 

Salary: Unqualified: £26,000- £27,000 Qualified: £27,000-£29,000 pro rata per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Hours: 37.5 

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Reference: SWA3132

Closing Date: 5th of August, 12 pm

Interview Date: 12th of August

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

The advice team provides advice and short-term casework to women experiencing VAWG across 16 London boroughs. The Housing Caseworker will provide Pan-London Housing advice and casework support to women (aged 16+) affected by all forms of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG). 

About the Role

• Providing housing advice and casework support to women and girls affected by VAWG, achieving positive outcomes as per funding requirements.   

• Carrying out face to face support and regular housing advice surgeries for service users. 

• Identifying and developing strong partnerships and links across London voluntary and statutory housing providers to improve housing options for service users. 

• Expanding knowledge and best practice/resources around housing and how it relates to VAWG across the Organisation and the Ascent Advice and Counselling strand.

• Working as part of the Ascent Advice Team to provide advice on the Ascent Advice line per rota. 

• Working closely with other teams, Ascent partners and services to develop the service and support pathways.

About You

We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending gender-based violence. You will have a “can-do‟ approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role as necessary.

The post-holder must have the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, the ability to learn new skills and the desire, passion, resilience and empathy to support women and girls who are affected by VAWG and might be in crisis situations. 

This post requires proactive working, strong advocacy skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload, and good communication and empathy skills. 

This role also requires a good understanding of the options available to women who experience VAWG, including up to date knowledge of housing, legal remedies, family law, safeguarding and welfare benefits.

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities as these are currently under-represented in our staff team.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

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