Vulnerable victims advocate jobs in Manchester

VAWG Advocate

Safety4Sisters NW

Manchester, Greater Manchester (On-site) 0 miles

£27,711 - £29,572 per year

Full-time

Contract (1 year fixed term contract (extension is subject to funding)

Human Rights

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Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To provide information, advice, support and advocacy work on all forms of gender based violence faced by migrant women, including forced marriage, rape and sexual abuse, honour based crimes and related issues such as immigration/asylum and no recourse to public funds, matrimonial and children, housing and homelessness, mental health and financial matters. Your casework will focus on women with complex needs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide a professional high-quality VAWG advocacy and outreach service.

2. Undertake casework and advocacy (this will include liaising with relevant professionals and agencies such as solicitors, social workers, police officers etc.)

3. Provide practical support such as accompanying women to appointments and courts, making reports to such agencies or collecting belongings and otherwise taking all necessary steps to ensure the general safety and wellbeing of women and children.

4. Write assessment reports and support letters, and under supervision, help to collect evidence and statements, as well as undertake some basic legal representation.

5. Undertake risk assessments for referral to the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs)

6. Establish links with key partners [local authority, police, health, schools, etc.] to ensure effective referral routes and information sharing protocols.

7. Assist in developing and meeting quality standards in relation to advice and casework. This includes administration and IT systems for advice and casework.

8. Cover the helpline as required.

9. Assist migrant women to access immigration advice, and assist in meeting their housing needs.

10. To undertake campaigning and policy work arising from the advice and casework (this may involve some weekend/evening work)

11. Where necessary to assist staff in organising and running support group activities and consultations for women who are isolated and vulnerable due to their experiences of violence and abuse.

12. To publicise and provide S4S services, and attend, contribute and represent the organisation at relevant local meetings or initiatives.

13. To support and mentor the Women’s Council.

14. Follow S4S policies and procedures, and maintain IT and case file management systems.

15. Contribute to S4S record keeping and provide information for monitoring, evaluation, policy, and research and training purposes.

16. Ensure women are referred to S4S projects and activities as required for example, counselling or group work.

17. Support women residing in the refuge as required.

18. Be self-servicing and to assist other workers when required.

19. Undertake any additional duties which will contribute to the smooth running of the S4S services and projects.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contribute to the smooth running of the project and activities

2. Assist in maintaining high standards in all aspects of the organisations work; including conduct with colleagues, external agencies and service users.

3. Comply and promote issues of confidentiality, equal opportunities and other policies and procedures of the organisations.

4. Attend supervision, training and staff, management and team meetings when required.

5. Promote equality and diversirty in all aspects of Safety4Sisters work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be fully compliant with all Health and Safety legislation.

2. Ensure that your work area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy manner, all equipment is used safely according to instructions, and work is carried to ensure no risk to yourself, other employees and visitors.

FLEXIBILITY CLAUSE

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade.

This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post. The aim is to improve the quality of service for Black and minoritised women and all matters relating to their well-being.

When necessary, the post holder may be expected to work evenings and weekends. This time can be claimed back as TOIL.

This post is:

· subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure

· subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.

· open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

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Posted on: 05 June 2026

Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 09:00

Job ref: Violence Against Women's and Girls(VAWG) Advocate

Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Counselling, Housing, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Engagement / Outreach, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Human Rights, Mental Health, Modern Slavery / Human Trafficking, Refugee / Immigration, Safeguarding, Victim Support, Wellbeing, Women's Rights, Social / Support Work

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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Victim Support

Manchester (Hybrid) 9.93 miles

£27752.00 - £29583.00 per annum

Contract (BBTECH_RESERVED:Text100)

Justice

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the team in Rochdale, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the role

This role is office based in Rochdale Police Station and the ideal candidate will be based 3 days per week with Victim Support and a couple of days with external agencies who deliver direct support to children.

As an IDVA you will:

provide pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence & abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
work with survivors to ensure they have on-going support to manage their safety

Key tasks will include:

Identify & assess risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk checklist.
Focus on & prioritise high risk cases providing a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service, through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
Working with high risk victims of domestic abuse assisting them in accessing services to keep them and their family safe.
Developing individual safety plans to meet client's needs as identified in the needs and risk assessment.
Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance and support clients through the criminal justice system.
Empowering clients to recognise the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation.
Providing long-term support to victims of domestic violence & abuse, who's ex partners are attending the Drive perpetrator programme.

You will need

A good understanding of domestic abuse & its impact.
To understand risk assessment, safety planning & risk management for victims of domestic abuse
Knowledge of Safeguarding & legal responsibilities relating to this.
Theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse.
Experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

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

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

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. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

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