We are Barnet Lone Parent Centre, a small grassroots charity supporting people in the London Borough of Barnet.  We provide free, independent benefits and generalist money advice for anyone in need, not just lone parents. We pride ourselves on providing high quality face-to-face, personalised, friendly service for those who are the most vulnerable in our community. This can include those with low income, mental health conditions, physical disability, substance misuse issues and more.  This work can be rewarding, stimulating and sometimes challenging.

You are an experienced and well-qualified adviser with a passion for helping people.  Ideally, you will have worked in the advice sector for two years or more and managed case files. You are a focused person who can provide excellent service for beneficiaries in an efficient, well-organised way. The ability to work independently whilst meeting deadlines is a key skill you will need. You take pride in ensuring that beneficiary needs are fully met with fairness, dignity and respect.

Job title: Benefits, Debt and Money Adviser

Region: North including Northern Ireland (Home Based)

Directorate: Operations

Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time – 35 hours per week

Level 1- £23,800 to £25,000 gross per annum

Level 2 - £25,000 to £27,000 gross per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We have been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so, then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Royal British Legion’s Benefits, Debt and Money Advice Service supports beneficiaries and their families who are experiencing financial difficulties. We are seeking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic team player to join the team delivering a high quality, person-centred benefits, debt, and money advice service across the North region, including Northern Ireland.

You will be based at home, working remotely in the interim in line with health & safety and Government guidance on Covid-19. If it is safe to do so, the role will require regular attendance at RBL offices, community-based client appointments, tribunal, and court hearings.

The ideal candidate will have recent, significant experience of managing a caseload of clients requiring specialist benefits and / or money advice, providing advice, advocacy, and representation to individuals with debt and benefits issues.

We would like to invite applications from individuals who have both specialist debt and benefit experience (including representation up to and including first tier tribunal) for the Level 2 position.

We would like to invite applications from individuals who have either specialist debt or benefits experience (including representation up to and including first tier tribunal) for the Level 1 position.

Both positions require you to have a good working knowledge of the welfare benefits system and provide comprehensive benefits and income maximisation advice through the take up of appropriate statutory and armed forces benefits.

We are looking for someone with excellent communications skills and a strong focus on quality customer service. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to work and sound organisational skills.

The role is subject to relevant employment checks, including Enhanced DBS Clearance.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 13th April 2021.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible

We are excited to be expanding our advice team and build our specialist advice team to meet the needs of our residents. As well as managing your own caseload including representation at Tribunals.  You will use your expertise to provide second tier advice, provide locum cover to our funded projects, deliver training and supervision to volunteers and pro bono placements. Working with others you will ensure the advice team is kept up to date, support the content on our website and social media, provide training internally and externally.

If you want to make a real difference and join our thriving team then please complete our application form using the person specification available on our website via the Apply button.

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 22nd April 2021

Interview Date: w/c 26th April

Benefits:

• Company Sick Pay
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible employer sensitive to the needs of today’s workforce
• Commitment to continued professional development
• 25 Days (prorata for part time employees) annual leave

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on volume of application received.

We currently have several Trainee Habilitation Specialist vacancies advertised. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job, offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.

As a Trainee Habilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People).

The content of the apprenticeship will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the habilitation team in the role of Trainee Habilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the University course, delivered by University College London (UCL), key details of which are below.

University College London Course key dates

Application deadline dates: (if successful, applications must be made to UCL by this date): Early June 2021.

UCL Assessment dates: Early July 2021 at UCL

Course dates: UCL Starting in September 2021, 2-year course.

Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, University College London for Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) course. 

The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted and before June 2021 to increase the chance of gaining a place on the course. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2021 start date, and offers will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

More information on the course can be found within the candidate pack.

More information about the role can be found here:

1. Guide Dogs Children Services | 30" TV advert | Accessible version - YouTube
2. Nell - Lives Behind The Lens | Starting school | Accessible version - YouTube

Note: Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Habilitation Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Age UK are recruiting for a Heath Services Advisor (Health and End of Life Care) to provide technical guidance, advice, training and briefings to staff and volunteers across the Age UK network. The post holder will identify issues and suggest solutions; develop, write and update Information & Advice resources and represent Age UK in a health and end of life context.

You will research, develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of legislation, regulatory frameworks and case law in the UK, relating to health services in England and advise the Age UK network on related areas such as end-of-life care, transgender people in old age, and funerals.

To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate technical knowledge in this specialist area and be aware of national and local practice and how it interacts with a range of issues affecting older people, and in particular with social care.

Please note this is a part time role - working 4 days per week (28 hours) Salary advertised is pro-rata - (Actual £24,000 - £27,600)

All applications must be supported by a full cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience, transferrable skills and why you wish to work for Age UK.

You will have:

* A working knowledge of current and future NHS structures, general primary and secondary care services, NHS services for older people and of underpinning NHS legislation and guidance.
* Good writing ability and the ability to translate complex written information into clear and concise content for a range of audiences.
* Substantial relevant experience working in an information and advice role providing services to high quality standards.
* An understanding of how to provide holistic, accurate, and prompt advice on individual queries.
* The ability to train and communicate with other advisers about health and end of life care.
* Excellent presenting skills including the ability to represent Age UK at a wide range of stakeholder events and on broadcast media.
* Excellent IT and project management skills.
* Proven ability to analyse data and identify trends and make recommendations based on findings.

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave (pro-rata) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Flexible location - offices based across Bucks with some opportunity for remote working

Citizens Advice Bucks is an independent local charity providing free, impartial advice to people in Buckinghamshire. The charity operates five advice centres across Bucks, a specialist money advice service and several outreach. We also run successful advice projects, including energy advice and elderly advice at home. The charity benefits from a large and dedicated team of highly skilled staff and volunteers and delivers high quality advice, as well as campaigning on important community issues.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, to take on the role of Debt Adviser.

You will be joining Citizens Advice Bucks to provide debt advice at a time of increasing demand. This is an important role within our newly formed Money Advice team. The successful candidate must have the proven ability of providing debt advice and casework. You must have experience of giving advice to the public, managing complex debt cases, negotiating with third parties on behalf of clients and maintaining accurate and comprehensive case recording. You will be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to client care, and that you are highly organised and efficient, able to maintain targets and high-quality standards.

We are often the only place left that people could talk to seek independent and impartial advice on debt, benefits, housing, employment and family issues. Be part of an organisation that gives people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

A Job Description and Application Form can be found on our website via the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: On-going

We are looking for debt advisors to join our growing team and help us make a difference for our residents through independent debt/money advice and casework.  We have a number of opportunities depending on your experience to deliver holistic support from webchat to specialist representation.  Supporting clients find sustainable solutions to their debts you will need to have a passion for helping people and be a problem solver and attention to detail.  You will be well organised with excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills who can negotiate with creditors and help clients make informed choices.  Trainee roles may be considered for the right candidate who can demonstrate the attributes for the role.

If you want to make a real difference and join our thriving team then please visit our website to download the application form, job description and person specification.

Closing date: 9am Thursday 22nd April 2021

Interviews: w/c 26th April

Benefits:

• Company Sick Pay
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible employer sensitive to the needs of today’s workforce
• Commitment to continued professional development
• 25 Days (pro rata for part time employees) annual leave

(We reserve the right to close this role early depending on volume of application received)

We currently have several Trainee Habilitation Specialist vacancies advertised. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job, offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.

As a Trainee Habilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People).

The content of the apprenticeship will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the habilitation team in the role of Trainee Habilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the University course, delivered by University College London (UCL), key details of which are below.

University College London Course key dates

Application deadline dates: (if successful, applications must be made to UCL by this date): Early June 2021.

UCL Assessment dates: Early July 2021 at UCL

Course dates: UCL Starting in September 2021, 2-year course.

Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, University College London for Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) course. 

The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted and before June 2021 to increase the chance of gaining a place on the course. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2021 start date, and offers will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

More information on the course can be found within the candidate pack.

More information about the role can be found here:

1. Guide Dogs Children Services | 30" TV advert | Accessible version - YouTube
2. Nell - Lives Behind The Lens | Starting school | Accessible version - YouTube

Note: Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Habilitation Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

We currently have several Trainee Habilitation Specialist vacancies advertised. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job, offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.

As a Trainee Habilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People).

The content of the apprenticeship will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the habilitation team in the role of Trainee Habilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the University course, delivered by University College London (UCL), key details of which are below.

University College London Course key dates

Application deadline dates: (if successful, applications must be made to UCL by this date): Early June 2021.

UCL Assessment dates: Early July 2021 at UCL

Course dates: UCL Starting in September 2021, 2-year course.

Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, University College London for Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) course. 

The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted and before June 2021 to increase the chance of gaining a place on the course. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2021 start date, and offers will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

More information on the course can be found within the candidate pack.

More information about the role can be found here:

1. Guide Dogs Children Services | 30" TV advert | Accessible version - YouTube
2. Nell - Lives Behind The Lens | Starting school | Accessible version - YouTube

Note: Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Habilitation Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Prince’s Trust International has been supporting young people worldwide since 2015. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, we work with partners around the world to deliver education, employment and enterprise programmes that empower young people to learn, work and thrive.

The role of Evaluation Advisor is a new role, working under the guidance of the Head of Impact, to provide monitoring, evaluation and learning support to country teams throughout the project cycle, from project design to project closeout.This role will support the Europe team on day-to-day M&E tasks, whilst providing advisory support to the other regional teams for employability and enterprise.  

This role is central in strengthening and scaling up our impact measurements, which will enable to assess progress, ensure quality and showcase good practice. The specific purpose of this role to support the Europe and Middle East team to strengthen impact measurements and processes across the enterprise and employability portfolio, as well as supporting global impact projects.

PTI is looking for an individual with a strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, experience working withing an evaluation team and support the development of new monitoring and evaluation systems at programmes and organisational level.

PTI is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse communities and is committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls who are survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDVA (INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVISOR) TO JOIN OUR TEAM WORKING IN A CO-LOCATED COURT SETTING. 

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience

£26,00 - £28,000 for an experienced IDVA looking for a new challenge

£28,000 + for a Senior IDVA with experience in co-located settings, particularly having worked in a criminal justice environment e.g. police station.

Hours: Part time; 28 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent, the current funding for this role is for 24 months.

Location: Westminster/Hammersmith

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

What we do:

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Brent. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.

The project:

The Mentor Court Project is a pilot partnership project in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea which aims to embed early intervention and domestic violence homicide prevention best practice into multi agency responses to address domestic violence crimes that disproportionately affect women and children. The project seeks to improve integrated working between criminal justice agencies from the point of reporting an incident to court and beyond; to reduce attrition through earlier intervention and improved outcomes for victims/survivors and their children, and to hold more perpetrators to account through the justice system; and to transform the Westminster Specialist Domestic Abuse Court into a mentor court, supporting other courts to build capacity to improve the same outcomes for domestic abuse cases in their areas.

What you will bring:

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the criminal justice system. As an experienced domestic violence worker, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with women survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women involved in criminal and civil justice systems and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

Please click on the apply button to access the full job description.

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community. 

Applications close on Sunday 18th April.

Interviews to take place week beginning 26th April.

To apply: Please click on the apply button to submit your CV along with a supporting statement addressing your suitability for and interest in the role, paying particular attention to the essential criteria in the person specification and indicating where you first saw this role advertised, your notice period and salary expectations.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check and police vetting

SPECIALIST MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL DISCHARGE NAVIGATOR, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE PREVENTION AND RESETTLEMENT SERVICE, SUTTON-INASHFIELD, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK09 £22,140 - £24,011

1 Job purpose

To offer early intervention and ongoing support to prevent individuals with multiple and complex needs from returning to rough sleeping following discharge from hospital. To deliver a tenacious approach to build trust and rapport and maximise positive for some of the most persistent, hard-to-engage rough sleepers in Nottinghamshire to move away from (and avoid a return to) street homelessness. 

2 Principal duties and responsibilities

• Involvement in assessments to help co-design a person centred, strength-based support plan according to their needs;

• Provide intensive one-to-one support and consistent contact to an individual referred to the service pending their discharge from hospital;

• Work as a single point of contact connecting Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust, the Framework Moving Forward service, Local Authority Housing / Homelessness Services and accommodation providers to assist with the process of acquiring and then resettlement into accommodation upon discharge from hospital;

• Provide continual support following discharge to ensure that the individual is resident in the accommodation that is appropriate to their needs, settled into their accommodation and they have access to and are engaging with primary care services to meet their healthcare needs;

• Adopt a multi-disciplinary approach with a focus on coordinating support. Make connections with a wide range of support services (including specialist services such as mental health support and substance misuse treatment) to facilitate support and assistance for individuals to address social and health issues and other personal barriers to sustaining housing;

• Support the health and wellbeing needs of the individual through activity.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the Royal Agriculture Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I), a charity based in Oxford that offers financial support, practical care and guidance to farming people of all ages, including farmers, farmworkers and dependents. They provide tailored support to suit their beneficiaries and strive to build strong, supportive relationships to help those in need to acquire the best support they can. They are currently looking to recruit a Regional Welfare Officer to join their service delivery team. This role is offered on a 6 months fixed term contract, working 21-28hours per week.

As their new Regional Welfare Officer, you will provide support to RABI's service users, in the counties of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to ensure they receive relevant help, grants and welfare benefits. You will provide end to- end support to applicants helping them complete applications, ensuring all appropriate benefits are applied for and assisting with mandatory reconsiderations, appeals and complaints. You will contribute to organisation-wide and service projects as they arise and will promote RABI through a variety of means, including researching and keeping up-to-date details of other agencies, especially those that are particular to the region that may be able to provide complementary support.

To be successful, you will have experience of providing services to vulnerable service users and have strong knowledge of state benefits and local authority care services. Experience and understanding of safeguarding with excellent written and IT skills are essential to the role and providing support via a helpline is also highly desirable. Having a farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment would also be beneficial, however not essential. Overall, RABI is looking for someone who is solution focused, with outstanding communication and listening skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly and professionally with empathy and compassion.

As you will be visiting service users frequently within your region, and will be expected to attend team meeting in Oxford (usually three times a year), a full, clean UK driving licence is would be ideal, however not essential for this role.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, veteran, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.   Â

In order to apply, please submit a CV in Word format in the first instance. A full job description will be provided to the successful candidates shortlisted by Prospectus. Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls who are survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are looking for A HOUSING IDVA (Independent domestic abuse advisor) to join our team WORKING IN A CO-LOCATED Westminster setting. 

Salary: £26,000 - £30,500 per annum dependent on experience

£26,000 - £28,000 for an IDVA looking to gain experience in a co-located setting
£28,500 - £30,500 for experienced co-located IDVAs looking for a new challenge

Location:  Westminster/Hammersmith

Hours: Full time; 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent with Advance, the current funding for this role is until 31st March 2022. 

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

What we do:

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Brent. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.

The project:

The Housing IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients for whom housing, and risk of tenancy breakdown is a factor. They will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from age 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support.

What you will bring:

The post holder will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse and Housing sectors. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with housing needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

In short, you will:

• Establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies.
• Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.
• Assess the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs.
• Advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced.
• Work as an advocate to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Housing plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Various forms of wellbeing support ranging from meditation to self-journaling
• Organisation wide away days
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

The closing date for applications is Friday 30th April 2021. 

Please note we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and inviting shortlisted candidates to interview throughout the process. We reserve the right to close this post early should the recruitment be successful prior to the listed date.

To apply: Please send your CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and details of your notice period, salary expectations and where you first heard of this vacancy.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check