Sexual violence advocate jobs in Milton keynes
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Caseworker
Location: Aylesbury (Hybrid)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week (5 days)
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 (FTE) per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hope After Harm is an established, registered charity, delivering a range of support services to those who are vulnerable or at risk of exclusion. We want to see a society where everyone feels safe and can thrive, regardless of who they are and where they come from. We enable adults and young people in their journey to recover from harm and trauma. Through support, advocacy and education we empower people to rebuild their lives and reclaim their future. And we inspire others to do the same, creating safer, more inclusive communities.
Role Description
The Family Matters team provides emotional support, information, and guidance to the families (e.g. partners, parents, adult children, grandparents) of those under investigation for online child sexual abuse offences.
They are often the hidden victims of crime, facing multiple problems and isolated from sources of help and support. This role provides one to one support to family members over the phone, supporting clients with attending Court hearings, liaising with relevant professionals, and advocating for clients where necessary.
Responsibilities:
- To work as a member of the Family Matters Team to deliver outcomes for the Family Matters Programme as agreed with The National Lottery Community Fund.
- To provide information and Trauma informed support at a time of crisis to service users.
- To manage a caseload of complex adult client cases, providing client centred, practical and emotional support.
- To conduct risk assessments / case management.
- To offer information and support to family members regarding the Criminal Justice process during investigation, court hearings, sentencing and beyond.
- To help family members remain informed regarding Child in Need and Child Protection processes.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential:
- Experience in direct support work with victims or other vulnerable people including providing emotional and practical support.
- Excellent Caseworker with good assessment, motivational and empowerment skills.
- Organising, prioritising, risk management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of working cooperatively and effectively in a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including presentation skills.
- PC literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in diverse settings and with people with diverse needs.
- Good knowledge of a full range of civil, criminal and practical options available to service users.
- Knowledge and skills to operate within a trauma-informed approach.
- A clear understanding of the gendered nature of some crime types, and a clear understanding of how different crime types disproportionately affect different groups of people.
Desirable:
- Ability to determine strategies, outcomes and opportunities to develop the role.
- Experience and knowledge of exploitation and modern-day slavery, sexual violence and other complex issues.
- Experience of working with diverse groups with multiple complex needs.
- Mental Health Awareness including the impact on an individual and the services available.
- Knowledge of domestic abuse.
Other Essential Requirements:
- Required to travel within and outside of Thames Valley on occasions.
- Be free from any criminal conviction which would conflict with the responsibilities of the post.
- Be able to deal with all information on a confidential basis.
- To have Citizenship of the UK or have entitlement to work in the UK.
Thames Valley Partnership t/a Home after Hope is an equal opportunities employer. The aim of our policy is to ensure no job applicant, employee or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability. We do not disbar applicants with criminal convictions and are mindful of the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.
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Maternity care in England causes harm. We are working to change that, and we need facilitators who are ready to hold that conversation with honesty, courage and care. White Ribbon Alliance UK is building a pool of freelance facilitators to co-deliver Free From Harm, our programme on obstetric violence, birth trauma and rights-based practice.
About White Ribbon Alliance UK
White Ribbon Alliance UK advances sexual and reproductive health and rights by centring wellbeing, human rights and equity. Our primary focus is on improving experiences and outcomes in maternity and perinatal care. We work with maternity professionals, pregnant and birthing people, and communities to strengthen rights, safety, equity and accountability across the system.
About Free From Harm
Free From Harm is our training programme on obstetric violence, birth trauma, informed consent, respectful maternity care and rights-based practice. It supports maternity professionals and related practitioners to recognise harm in perinatal care, understand how discrimination and power shape people's experiences, and strengthen safer, more respectful and more accountable practice.
The opportunity
As Free From Harm grows, we are building a pool of trusted freelance facilitators to co-deliver the programme to participant groups across England.
This is a self-employed contractor opportunity, offered on an assignment-by-assignment basis from August 2026. The day rate is £250. In addition, facilitators may earn affiliate commission of 20% of the relevant booking value where a booking is directly attributable to them through an agreed referral or sales route. This gives facilitators with existing networks in maternity, midwifery, NHS, public health or related sectors the opportunity to increase their earnings beyond the day rate. Any commission arrangement will be confirmed in writing.
Joining the pool does not guarantee minimum work or continuing engagement. Each assignment will be agreed in advance, including dates, location, preparation expectations and fees.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for facilitators who can hold complex, emotionally honest and sometimes challenging conversations with care, clarity and courage.
You may have come to this work through facilitation, maternity advocacy, midwifery, doula work, clinical education, community organising, activism, public health, reproductive rights, lived experience or another route entirely.
We are especially interested in people who bring:
- Knowledge of obstetric violence, birth trauma, informed consent and respectful maternity care
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and psychological safety in group settings
- A genuine anti-racist, anti-discrimination and intersectional approach
- Experience facilitating groups where difficult, activating or sensitive material arises
- Confidence naming harm, power, coercion and structural causes clearly and directly
- Co-facilitation experience, including joint planning, delivery and debrief
You do not need to have followed a traditional professional route. We value lived experience, community knowledge, advocacy and activism alongside formal training and professional experience.
Our values
WRA UK is an unapologetically feminist, anti-racist and inclusive organisation. Equity, dignity and justice are not aspirations for us. They are the foundation of everything we do.
We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian and otherwise racially minoritised, disabled, LGBTQ+, or from communities underrepresented in sexual and reproductive health and the charity sector.
Key details
- Engagement type: Self-employed contractor, day-rate basis
- Day rate: £250 per day, plus 20% affiliate commission on eligible bookings
- Location: Home-based preparation, with online and in-person delivery across England as agreed
- Start date: Rolling from August 2026
- Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK throughout any engagement
- Deadline: 5pm BST on 30 June 2026
How to apply
You have until 30th June 2026 to apply via the process outlined below.
Please include:
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Your CV or consultant profile, maximum 2 pages. You are welcome to include links to examples of your work, such as a website, recorded sessions or talks, blogs, podcasts, learning resources, public writing or relevant campaign work.
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A 3-minute video explaining what makes you well-placed to facilitate Free From Harm, or a 1–2 page written document if you would prefer not to record a video.
We are looking for concrete examples from your real work, not general statements of values or commitment. We are especially interested in your experience of facilitating trauma or harm-related material, co-facilitation, and how an anti-racist and intersectional lens shows up in your practice.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a conversation with WRA UK. We will ask shortlisted applicants to discuss a real facilitation example, respond to a scenario and provide references or examples of previous work.
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To transform sexual & reproductive healthcare by emphasising wellbeing & human rights, eradicating gender-based violence and promoting gender equity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VIDERE
Videre is an award-winning, UK-registered NGO that exposes human rights abuses and holds perpetrators to account. We work directly with communities in stressed environments, equipping networks of activists and community leaders with the technology and training necessary to safely capture visual documentation of political violence, human rights violations, and other systemic abuses. Our aim is to ensure that the concerns and knowledge of affected communities drive advocacy, policy, and legal action.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a critical senior role in the organisation, reporting to the Senior Director-Programming. The role is responsible for managing the organisation’s programmes across 2 locations in Sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia, line managing three people. The position provides leadership on direct programming for community-led investigations and evidence gathering as well as our CSO partnership programme in two geographies. The Head of Programmes works closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT) on critical areas including fundraising and strategic development.
The priority for this role is the safe and high quality performance of projects. The balance between ‘doing’ and ‘managing’ in this role varies depending on available resources for each project, and the ability to create competent teams to delegate to.
Location: UK, France, Nairobi or Thailand preferred. Remote applicants considered.
Package: Pay is dependent on location. The UK salary of £62,000 plus pension contribution will be converted using ICSC scales. All locations receive 28 days annual leave, counselling support and annual wellbeing days.
Start date: 1st September
Duration: 7 months with possibility of extension
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Leadership and Delivery
- Working closely with the Senior Director- Programming, lead the development and implementation of programme strategy and annual plans, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Project Teams for both direct investigations and local CSO partnerships, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard.
- Act as a member of the Management Team, contributing to organisational planning, decision-making, continuous improvement and cross-organisational initiatives.
- Work closely with the Senior Director – Programming and other colleagues to identify organisational risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Work closely with the Head of Development and SMT to contribute to proposal development, programme design and concept note drafting in support of organisational fundraising efforts.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with donors and programme partners throughout the project lifecycle, supporting effective communication, reporting and programme delivery.
- Ensure all aspects of programme design and delivery promote diversity, equity, inclusion and responsible partnership practices.
Civil Society Partnerships and Capacity Strengthening
- Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s civil society partnership portfolio and approach in two geographic areas.
- Oversee staff responsible for partnership implementation to design, implement and continuously improve partnership and capacity strengthening activities, ensuring they have the guidance, resources and support required to deliver high-quality work.
- Ensure partnership activities are aligned with programme objectives, organisational strategy and donor commitments.
- Contribute to the development of organisational methodologies, learning and good practice relating to partnership working and capacity strengthening.
People Leadership
- Lead, support and develop a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
- Provide ongoing management, coaching and mentoring to direct reports, including through annual performance reviews and regular development conversations.
- Support staff wellbeing and duty of care, ensuring teams have access to appropriate support and resources.
- Work with managers and staff to identify and facilitate learning and professional development opportunities.
Financial Management
- Oversee programme budgets and spending strategies, ensuring resources are managed effectively and in line with organisational priorities.
- Monitor programme expenditure and forecasts, ensuring appropriate financial oversight and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with organisational financial procedures, procurement requirements and donor regulations.
- Support the development of programme budgets for new funding proposals and organisational planning processes.
Security, Risk and Compliance
- Contribute actively to organisational security and risk management processes.
- Ensure programme activities are delivered in accordance with organisational policies, security procedures and compliance requirements.
- Support teams to identify, assess and manage operational, programmatic and security risks.
- Maintain oversight of security considerations affecting staff, investigators, partners and programme participants.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness, responsible decision-making and proactive risk management.
- Ensure the safety and quality of operational practices, including data collection, information management, secure data storage and transfer.
Skills, Experience and Characteristics
Essential
- Professional writing and speaking in either English or French, with at least effective operational efficiency in the other language (B2 or above).
- Experience managing teams or individuals across multiple international locations
- An understanding of risk management methodologies and experience applying them
- An understanding of human rights and a strong belief in their indivisibility and interdependence
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and requirements.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
Preferred
- Experience with human rights research, investigations or legal cases
- Experience with filming or documentary making
- Strong technology / IT skills and/or aptitude
- Experience with fundraising or confidence in public speaking and presenting
Application Process & Timeline
- Please submit your CV (maximum two pages) and a cover letter (maximum 400 words) describing your suitability for this position.
- Applications will close on Tuesday 7th July
- Interviews will be conducted remotely.
- We intend to complete the recruitment process by 31st July
- The successful candidate should be available to start work on Tuesday 1st September.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the human rights sector and we are committed to doing what we can to correct this. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities that we serve. Therefore, we are particularly keen to receive applications from people who identify with minority and/or underrepresented groups (whether on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status). We also value diversity in terms of personal and professional experience; believing that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create stronger and more creative working environments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.