Victim Support in Kent are looking to recruit a number of Initial Response Officers in the Victim Assessment and Referral Team based at our offices in Compass House, Ashford.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The successful candidate (s) will become an Initial Response Officer working in the Victims Assessment and Referral Team based in Ashford. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving initiative to assess the needs of victims and witnesses of crime in Compass House, as part of a wider regional service.

The purpose of the role is to undertake comprehensive assessments of victims' needs and associated risks by telephone and identify a range of services that will support those needs, within the remit of the Victim Support service.

Our ideal IRO is someone who is resilient, confident with supporting people by telephone, happy to work as part of a team and willing to constantly learn and adapt to new situations. They will enjoy being a part of a busy and varied working environment and can demonstrate an ability to communicate with victims of crime in a professional and supportive manner. They will have strong customer service ethics, sufficient IT skills to know how to work on a PC and are willing to learn how to use our Case Management System.

Working hours are up to 37.5 per week; this will include working 7.5 hours between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays on a shift pattern. Exact details of the hours will be discussed with the successful applicants selected for interview however you will need to be able to commit to working a varied shift pattern

Due to the number of roles available we will be assessing and interviewing candidates as applications are submitted therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

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 outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

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 is 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. The successful post-holder will be confirmed in post following successful Kent Police vetting NPPV Level 2 approval.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. 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 believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support is looking for two full time Children and Young People Case Worker based in Hampshire, one is on a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave which is currently anticipated to last for 6 months until July 2022 and the other is permanent.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

In Hampshire and the Isle of Wight VS is commissioned to deliver the Victim Care Service. The Service provides support to victims of all types of crime, aged 4 upwards, and has a specialist Domestic Abuse (DA) team.

* This role is to cover a period of maternity leave which is currently anticipated to last for 6 months until approximately July 2022 *

This role is to offer and provide, where that offer is accepted, tailored one-to-one support to Children and Young People who have experienced crime. This will include the provision of wraparound support to help service users cope and recover and will involve multiagency working where appropriate to address complex needs. The post holder will assist those victims in ensuring they receive the support required to complete their journey through the criminal justice system where appropriate and access additional support services.

You will deliver front line support and advocacy to Children and Young Victims within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. You will contact clients referred to the service to offer support, conduct risk assessments, referring to other agencies as appropriate, as well as managing a caseload of children and young people providing a range of support to manage feelings and emotions, safety plan, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. You will work in partnership with local agencies whose services victims may require, such as schools, children's social services and health providers to develop child centred tailored support plans and ensure delivery against these plans through regular monitoring and feedback.

You will have experience of direct service delivery to Children and Young People, multi-agency working, undertaking risk assessments and safety planning with children and young people. You will have comprehensive knowledge of the impact of crime and traumatic events on child victims and their families as well as the role of statutory agencies including the criminal justice system. You will be organised and be able to manage a demanding caseload with changing priorities and will be able to work well independently and as part of a team. You will have a supportive and empathetic approach to service users who are often in distressing situations.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Police Vetting.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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 the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

VS 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 supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. 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 believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

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

We are looking for a Children's Independent Domestic Violence Advisor in our Accrington Office

Lancashire Victim Services is delivered by Victim Support (VS),VS is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

We are recruiting for an Children and Young Persons Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA). You will be responsible for conducting risk and needs assessments, developing support plans and delivering non-therapeutic support to young victims of rape and sexual abuse.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and young people and the ability to adapt your approach to engage effectively with young people aged between 5 - 18.

You will have an understanding of trauma and the importance of trauma informed practice and an excellent and thorough understanding of the nature of sexual violence, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and sexual coercion including the impact on children and the legal and practical remedies available.

Ideally you will have worked in a similar role, however if you have transferable skills and a passion for the role full training will be provided.

You will need to be a car owner as you will be travelling across East Lancashire primarily but on occasion will support young people across the wider Lancashire footprint.

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 outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area.

In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.
If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

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 supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. 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 believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support is recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA), to be co-located at Bedford Hospital. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave which is currently anticipated to last for a period of 12 months.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The main purpose of this role is to provide a high quality support and advisory service to victims of domestic abuse. The successful candidate will work primarily on cases referred by hospital staff and will manage and monitor the hospital referral pathway.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. The role will involve working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe.

You will work within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse. As well as casework, the successful candidate will promote the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse and this role through regular training of hospital staff. Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse would be advantageous.

You would also need to hold a SafeLives IDVA certificate, a relevant degree, a vocational qualification or have equivalent experience.

The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please see further details on the attached job description and person specification.

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 outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

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 is 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 supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. 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 believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Location: Warwickshire

Salary: £25,104 per annum

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

The independent domestic violence advocate will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children. This will involve establishing and prioritising the risks to and the needs of survivors of domestic abuse and developing and delivering individual support and risk management plans in partnership with other agencies who attend the MARAC.

The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

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.

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 1st November 2021

Interview Date:  Tuesday 9th November 2021

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

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion 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.

Role Overview 

Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover) x2

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £26,641 per annum

Contract type: Fixed Term until 19th June 2022 and 31st March 2022

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Responsibilities

The independent domestic violence advocate will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children. This will involve establishing and prioritising the risks to and the needs of survivors of domestic abuse and developing and delivering individual support and risk management plans in partnership with other agencies who attend the MARAC.

The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.

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

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

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

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervision for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Other information

Closing Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021 at 9:00am 

Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2021

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

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion 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.

We’re looking for a passionate individual to take on the role of Safehouse Manager at Ella’s. The post-holder will oversee two of Ella’s’ safehouses and provide vital casework support for residents. We need someone who has solid experience of working with vulnerable women, is aligned with the vision and mission of Ella’s and can maintain and develop strong partnerships with other community organisations and groups. If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) 

• Location Northampton with travel out of County and to work flexibly around the client's needs
• Part-Time (24hrs) - there may also be occasional evening work (flexibility will be considered)
• Permanent

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This role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic woman who is looking to contribute to social and societal changes in the area of Violence against Women and Girls. You will work within a small team alongside our current ISVA and manage your own caseload.

ISVA training and accreditation will be provided to the successful candidate, as the role requires you to have a good understanding of advocacy versus counselling, the criminal justice system and case management. 

You will drive good practice across our service provision ensuring services are consistently delivered to a high standard. 

You will report to the Service Development Lead.

Salary                   £16,960 actual ( FTE £24,734 / 35 hrs ) 

Hours                    24 hours worked flexibly across the week.

Benefits                5 weeks holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays,  

                             ISVA Training and accreditation, Life  Assurance , 5% Pension, 

                             Employee Assisted Program                                 

Why work for us?

• We are a well-respected, professional organisation that seeks continuous improvement.
• You will work alongside a supportive team. 
• We have developed positive working relationships with both statutory and voluntary organisations across the County.
• In addition to paying a competitive salary, we also look to develop our volunteers and colleagues continuously. 
• This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we move towards our next stage of development.

Please ensure to attach a cover letter in support of your application.

Please feel free to call the office for an informal discussion regarding this role.

Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 10th November 2021 at 5:30 pm. 

Please note that we will be scheduling interviews as and when suitable candidates apply throughout the vacancy period.

This is a new and exciting role, which involves developing and coordinating a programme of regular online and face-to-face groups for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse.

Salary: £24,982 - £27,041 (NJC Scales 18-22) per annum pro-rata, with pay rise expected.

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

Contract: This will be a one-year fixed term contract in the first instance, but we hope to secure funding to extend.

Place of work: To work flexibly at CARA premises across mid and north Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and Dunmow as well as potential hired group spaces. The post will also involve some home working, running and coordinating online groups.

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

Application deadline: Thursday 28th October 2021, 9am.

Interviews:  Wednesday 3rd or Thursday 4th November 2021

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 the Role

This is a new and exciting role offering significant potential for the post holder to use their own initiative to develop and run a programme of online and face-to-face groups for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse.

The role will involve working closely with CARA therapists, ISVAs (Independent Sexual Violence Advisers) and advocates to develop and run at least 5 groups a week.  These are likely to include – a women’s social group, a young person’s group, and a short-term structured group with a focus on learning coping mechanisms and understanding trauma reactions. There is also huge potential for the post holder to put forward and develop other ideas for CARA groups.

Main Responsibilities

• To develop a programme of groups for survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse.
• To plan group content and activities, drawing on the skills and expertise of the CARA team.
• To make contact with new referrals to CARA groups
• To organise room bookings, online links and preparation for groups.
• To maintain regular communications with group members.
• To facilitate groups.
• To recruit and manage volunteers to support group facilitation.
• 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 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 Head of Operations, Chief Executive Officer and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports and verbal reports.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Head of Operations, Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

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.  We also provide remote services.

CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers.  We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

About Synergy Essex

CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with SERICC  Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service 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.

Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Services (SDASS) are looking for their next CEO. This is a rewarding and challenging role for an experienced senior charity leader. Please see the attached information pack for more on SDASS.

Hours:  37 hours per week

Monday to Friday: 1 day per week from home

Salary: £53,000 - £55,000

The SDASS CEO will:

• Provide inspirational leadership and development of SDASS in meeting the needs of people experiencing domestic abuse.

• Ensure Safeguarding and risk management is embedded into all processes and decision making.

• Be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of both business and financial strategies and plans to facilitate the delivery of the objectives of SDASS.

• Promote and support a positive and supportive working environment.

• Ensure the organisation is managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner consistent with the values of SDASS.

• Develop and maintain good and effective working relationships with key stakeholders including Swindon Borough Council and Police and Crime Commissioners Office and Wiltshire Police and all relevant statutory bodies and relevant organisations.

• Be responsible for the governance of SDASS and ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies including the Charity Commission and Women’s Aid Federation of England

• Effectively promote SDASS

• Drive and deliver on the development of a fundraising strategy.

To learn more about SDASS go to: About us – SWA Domestic Abuse

Responsible to:

• Chair of Trustees – line manager
• Board of Trustees - governance

Direct reports:

• Director of Services
• Senior Accountant
• Co- manager HR Officer
• DA Training Manager
• Charity Shop Manager (volunteer)

Main duties:

STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP

• To work with the Board and Management team in the development of a long-term strategy and implementation.
• To be aware of, respond to and inform Trustees of any National and local policy developments which may impact on SDASS services and adapt the services as relevant
• To be responsible for the effectiveness of the organisation in accordance with SDASS's mission statement, aims and objectives, rules, policies and procedures.
• To provide inspirational leadership encouragement and motivation to the organisation.

MANAGEMENT

• To ensure SDASS has an appropriate management structure and management systems to enable it to fulfil its strategic objectives aims and objectives.
• To develop and maintain a working environment that attracts, retains and motivates excellent quality staff and volunteers.
• To ensure best practice employment policies and procedures are followed.
• To ensure that recruitment, management training and development of staff are directed towards achieving SDASS objectives.
• To manage and supervise designated members of the management and wider team.
• To ensure effective mechanisms for the development, review and implementation of SDASS policies.
• To identify appropriate methods for monitoring the performance of SDASS and to report back to Trustees on the performance indicators against the strategic, business and operational plans.

FINANCIAL

• To act in accordance with SDASS financial regulations and ensure that expenditure is controlled in line with budgets as agreed by the Board.
• To work with the Accountant to ensure budgets are prepared and that systems are maintained for financial monitoring up to Audit standard.
• To ensure systems are in place for expenditure authorisation within defined budgets.
• Work with the Accountant to ensure the financial audit is managed in an appropriate manner and that all financial reports are made in a timely manner to the relevant statutory bodies including Charity Commission and Companies House.
• To ensure that financial policies and procedures are followed and that financial risks are identified and managed.

FUNDRAISING

• To be responsible for the management and securing of appropriate funding through statutory charitable and voluntary streams to meet SDASS's Business Plan developments.

CHARITY SHOP

• To be responsible for the SDASS Charity Shop.
• To ensure that volunteers are recruited and engaged to support the goals of the shop.
• To ensure the Charity Shop has the appropriate structures in place to ensure it can thrive and deliver a source of unrestricted funds for SDASS.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

• To identify gaps in service provision and enable development of new services to meet the aims of the charity.
• To ensure that relevant external policy information is monitored so that SDASS is resourced and informed.

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL RELATIONS

• To be responsible for the public profile of SDASS and ensure positive and professional relationships are in place with agencies from the statutory, voluntary, community and private sector.
• To lead on Marketing and Communications within SDASS and externally using appropriate staff and agencies as required.
• To ensure there are effective mechanisms for the involvement of service users in the development and organisation of services.
• To establish SDASS as the lead specialist organisation in Swindon which represents the interests of service users experiencing domestic abuse and their families to other agencies in the development of effective local and national strategies. 

GOVERNANCE

• To have responsibility for the effective governance systems throughout SDASS including risk management, financial probity, audit and health and safety.
• To be the vice Chair of the Risk & Audit Committee
• To ensure the Trustees are informed of any identifiable responsibilities and risks to enable the Board to fulfil its governance responsibilities.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide management support as part of the management rota to staff working outside office hours and the SDASS out of hours telephone helpline when necessary.
• To undertake such other duties, training as maybe reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
• To have responsibility for maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and SDASS by undertaking appropriate training and development activities.
• To ensure equality of opportunity both in service provision and employment as reflected in  the diverse community  of Swindon.
• To comply with legislation and SDASS policies including but not limited to Confidentiality, Information sharing, Data Protection, Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the seniority of the post.
• To support all staff and volunteers in ensuring the well being of service users.

The duties of the post may change and develop over time in response to new legislation, SDASS policies, organisational development and national policy. Such development will be monitored in conjunction with Senior staff and Board of Trustees and will be reflected as necessary in the aims and objectives of the post.

Person Specification

Essential

• Demonstrable successful track record in management at a senior management level in at least one of the voluntary, statutory or charity sector.
• Demonstrable record of leadership of organisations or departments of at least 25 staff.
• Evidence of participating in multi-agency partnership working and decision making.
• Evidence of ability to fundraise for grants, bids and unrestricted funding
• Experience of formulation of strategic plans and the successful implementation.
• Experience of negotiation of formal agreements and contracts with external organisations.
• Experience of compilation of budgets.
• Experience of budget management and control at a senior level and experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close.
• Strong effective leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Demonstrable ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills.
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Ability to collate and analyse data and write effective and impactive reports as required.
• Ability to assess operational risk.

Desirable

• An understanding and knowledge of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues facing victims of domestic violence and abuse.
• Awareness of legislation relevant to the effective provision of domestic abuse services and management of a voluntary sector organisation.

General

• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport is essential for this post
• This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
• This vacancy is open to females only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9, Part 1)

See our Data Privacy Notice for candidates on our website under Policies

It is essential to the development of SDASS service delivery that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post.  This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.

About us: 

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters. 

We are a diverse organisation with c31% of our staff identify as BAME, 12% as LGBT+. We span the generations with c11% of staff being aged 18-24 and c25% aged 55-64 and c11% identify as having a disability. 

Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change 

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters 

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together 

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging 

About You: PTMWA are looking for enthusiastic women who have transferable skills. As this is a trainee role we don’t expect you to have experience or knowledge of DVA services, instead, your emotional resilience and the ability to listen to others will be essential along with an interest and willingness to learn.

About the role: This role will learn and develop knowledge in DVAs over a 12-month period. You will build on existing skills and experiences to successfully work with clients with complex needs referred into PTMWA services. The trainees will learn skills that directly and positively impact on the lives of survivors of domestic violence and abuse and women and girls in particular across Greater Manchester. The post holder will advocate on behalf of our clients and work with other staff to provide a flexible and responsive extended hours service.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to find out more, we will be holding an online open event on the 2nd November (4pm - 5pm). To find out more and register your interest please see RISE recruitment pack on our website. 

RISE Work and Skills Trainee- more than one role available.

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1 

Hours of work: 35 per week (rota shift working) including some evenings to 8pm and some weekends.

Salary: Real living wage, currently £9.50 per hour.

Duration: 12-month fixed term contract. On successful completion of 12 month training programme a permanent role may be offered dependent upon qualifying assessment (funding dependent).

Location: Mobile across all areas of Manchester City.

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers.

To Apply: Application packs can be downloaded from our website or a copy can be obtained by emailing our info email. 

Application forms should be returned by 9:00am 8th November 2021 to either our info email or by post to:

D. Mgijima

The Pankhurst Centre

60-62 Nelson Street Manchester

M13 9WP

Interviews will be held on 24th/25th/26th November. If you have not heard from us by Monday 22nd November, your application has been unsuccessful. 

Location: Office (London) / hybrid working (at least two days in the office per week)

We are working in partnership with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the UK's pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, which was established in 1986, following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh. The Trust is widely regarded as a field expert in lone-working and personal safety training, stalking training, as well as consultancy. It has a long history in robust campaigning and ground-breaking research, as well as offering life changing support services to victims of Stalking. The National Stalking Helpline was set up by the Trust in 2010, it has helped over 45,000 victims since its inception, and is the only service of its kind globally. In recent years the Trust has also launched specialist advocacy services, stalking perpetrator management programmes and specialist trauma informed programmes for victims of stalking.

They are now seeking a new Head of Finance and Administration to lead the Trust’s accounting, financial management and financial reporting, ensuring the provision of timely financial information to enable the Board, Chief Executive and wider leadership team to fulfil their duties. The postholder will play a key role in managing financial risk, be a core member of the Trust’s leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive to implement a robust financial strategy, and be responsible for key administration duties, including the maintenance of the Trust’s HR policies and procedures, GDPR compliance, managing relationships with key suppliers and maintaining communication with Trust’s landlord.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least five years’ experience in a financial management role (CCAB qualified, or part-qualified, depending on experience).
• Proven experience of budget setting, financial procedures, management accounting, and risk management.
• Sound working knowledge of UK GAAP, Charity SORP and FRS 102.
• Experience of using Sage Line50 or similar.
• Experience of crisis and change management.
• Experience of working with a trading arm or with a social enterprise is advantageous.

We are seeking a strategic and practical individual, who is results driven, calm under pressure, proactive and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration and teamwork will be key in this role, as will the ability to present and explain complex financial and other management information to a varied audience. The post holder will also be expected to deputise for the Chief Executive as required.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2927.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 10 November 2021, however applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PROBLEMATIC SUBSTANCE USE IDVA (INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVISOR) TO JOIN OUR ANGELOU TEAM WORKING WITH WOMEN ACROSS WEST/CENTRAL LONDON. 

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

£26,000 - £28,000 for an IDVA looking to gain experience in a new specialism
£28,500 - £30,500 for experienced IDVAs, particularly with a substance misuse background

Location:  Based in the Advance Head Office in Hammersmith

Hours: Full time; 35 hours per week (10am-6pm – Monday to Friday)

Contract: Permanent 

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.

The project:

This post allows for developing a specialism around drug and alcohol use and building partnership working in this area to deliver high quality, trauma informed support to victim/survivors. The Problematic Substance Use 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 problematic use of substance(s) is a factor.

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 substance misuse 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 substance misuse 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 substance misuse services and partner agencies.
• Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service.
• 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 Substance Misuse.

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 20th October 2021 

Interviews are scheduled for 29th October 2021.  

To apply: Please submit your CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role

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

Thank you for considering a Youth Intervention Practitioner role with Redthread. We are a team of compassionate, collaborative and courageous professionals, committed to empowering young people to change their lives. The past year has seen an increase in demand for our service and we are now looking to appoint two additional Youth Intervention Practitioners.

Both roles are part of our Youth Violence Intervention Programme (YVIP) in Birmingham and will work across three hospital sites – Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QE), Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH) and Heartlands Hospital (HH). The roles are based at QE and will visit and take referrals from the other sites on a regular basis.

As a Youth Intervention Practitioner based in the A&E departments you will support young people who are experiencing trauma or tragedy and their families. You’ll be part of a team that is fully embedded in the hospital and that is highly valued by clinicians and community partners alike.

To do this well you need to be a people person; passionate about supporting young people, and excited at the prospect of working in a fast-paced and exceptionally busy environment. You’ll need a proven ability to work with high risk, vulnerable young people and an understanding of the impact intense, short term work can have.

You must be a strong communicator: as comfortable building a relationship with a young person as you are liaising with our clinical colleagues. You’ll be keen to keep learning, seizing training opportunities at Redthread and continuously reflecting upon and improving your practice.

During the Covid-19 outbreak, our teams are still working from the hospitals as we are classed as essential workers. You will need to do shifts at the hospital, as well as working some days from home, depending on the needs of the team and the service.

In return, the successful candidates will receive a competitive salary, a supportive and flexible working environment, excellent staff training and development package and access to a range of employee benefits including access to enhanced employee assistance programme services, employer pension scheme contribution, enhanced annual leave and family leave entitlements and more.

For the full job pack, person specification and details on how to apply please see the job pack on our website by clicking the yellow button above.

Application deadline: 9am, Monday 8th November

Please Note: If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Who are Redthread?

Redthread empowers young people to thrive as they navigate the challenging transition to adulthood by integrating trauma-informed youth work into the health sector. Whether a young person has been the victim of a stabbing, is seeking support for anxiety, has suffered a sexual assault, or wants to find a new home beyond the reach of a gang, we support them to overcome the challenges they face through our dynamic youth work programmes.

Every year thousands of young people find themselves in hospital A&E departments as the victim of serious youth violence. Redthread’s Youth Violence Intervention Programme embeds youth workers in hospitals to intervene with these young people. The teams meet the young patients as soon as they can: in the A&E waiting room, on the ward, or even in the resuscitation bay. We believe that this moment of intense crisis when the young person is nursing a serious injury in the daunting environment of a busy hospital, often alone, can be a catalyst for pursuing positive change – a ‘teachable moment’.

Our teams build rapport with the young people, mentor and advise them, and support them to make long-term positive plans to break away from cycles of violence and offending. Problems include exclusion from education, employment or training, a lack of stability in housing, mental health concerns, unstable relationships, and reprimands due to criminal activity. Redthread capitalises on our partnerships to ensure long-term work and change is possible for each young person. The teams make well-judged referrals on their behalf and accompany them to initial meetings to ensure the transition is smooth. This work disrupts the cycle that can too easily lead to devastated communities and an exhausted healthcare and justice system.