FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. As a RISE Advisor working on our RISE programme you will be a fundamental part of our team, supporting the delivery and the development of the service. The service provides a range of trauma-informed and person-centred one to one and group support to victims and those who have harmed aged 15 and above. We provided focused support to those impacted by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking to access education, training, employment or volunteering. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This role will be on a 12 month contract and can be based in Devon, Wiltshire or Gloucestershire. It may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities Triage and assess service users to consider their suitability for the RISE Service. Utilise a trauma informed approach to help people return to or access ETE. Support individuals to increase work related skills, such as the development of CV writing, financial management and IT skills. Work with a diverse client group, creating bespoke action and support plans for each individual. Facilitate group support sessions in addition to one-to-one support. With support and advice from the Service manager, support and help develop new groups following a trauma informed approach. Build and further developing relationships/links with ETE providers and corporate partners to expand the provision for our service users. Risk assess those you are supporting and take proactive action to address risk and safeguarding concerns. Play an active role in the recruitment process of volunteers in addition to management of volunteers, ensuring they are kept up to date and involved in the organisation, and able to support our service users. Ensure risk assessments are completed where required and safety plans are completed on time and regularly. Work closely with the service manager to develop the service, supporting its ongoing growth and expansion. Record all contact with service users and abide by confidentiality requirements. Record and monitor data to enable the service to be fully evaluated. Work closely with the services across FearFree, developing close working relationships and supporting people who may be accessing support from our other services. Application To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. As a RISE Advisor working on our RISE programme you will be a fundamental part of our team, supporting the delivery and the development of the service. The service provides a range of trauma-informed and person-centred one to one and group support to victims and those who have harmed aged 15 and above. We provided focused support to those impacted by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking to access education, training, employment or volunteering. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This role will be on a 12 month contract and can be based in Devon, Wiltshire or Gloucestershire. It may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities Triage and assess service users to consider their suitability for the RISE Service. Utilise a trauma informed approach to help people return to or access ETE. Support individuals to increase work related skills, such as the development of CV writing, financial management and IT skills. Work with a diverse client group, creating bespoke action and support plans for each individual. Facilitate group support sessions in addition to one-to-one support. With support and advice from the Service manager, support and help develop new groups following a trauma informed approach. Build and further developing relationships/links with ETE providers and corporate partners to expand the provision for our service users. Risk assess those you are supporting and take proactive action to address risk and safeguarding concerns. Play an active role in the recruitment process of volunteers in addition to management of volunteers, ensuring they are kept up to date and involved in the organisation, and able to support our service users. Ensure risk assessments are completed where required and safety plans are completed on time and regularly. Work closely with the service manager to develop the service, supporting its ongoing growth and expansion. Record all contact with service users and abide by confidentiality requirements. Record and monitor data to enable the service to be fully evaluated. Work closely with the services across FearFree, developing close working relationships and supporting people who may be accessing support from our other services. Application To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking, with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. The varied and rewarding role involves delivering trauma-informed, one-to-one educational support to adult victims of domestic abuse. Working collaboratively with our IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors), you will help ensure that support is safe, inclusive and effective for people with a range of experiences and risks. You will play a vital part in championing people to recover from trauma, build safe relationships and move forward with dignity and hope. This role will also involve delivering our empowerment and recovery groups for those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This is a 12 month fixed term role and may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities To provide 1:1 support for medium risk clients who have previously been supported by our IDVA team. Deliver structured, evidence-based and trauma-responsive group programmes for victims/survivors and individuals who have used harm. Contribute to joint safety and support planning alongside IDVAs. Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns in with organisational practices. Provide direct assessment, casework support, advice, information, and advocacy through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the relevant practice. Provide support to increase people s personal safety, and that of any children, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights. To provide signposting and onward referrals to patients. To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around Domestic Abuse (DA). To provide training to multi-agency partners on understanding, recognising and responding to DA. Develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies where needed. Keep accurate records of all referrals received and of work done with or on behalf of service users. Work flexibly and manage your own schedule, including evening work on a rotational basis to meet the needs of those unable to access support during working hours. Application To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking, with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. The varied and rewarding role involves delivering trauma-informed, one-to-one educational support to adult victims of domestic abuse. Working collaboratively with our IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors), you will help ensure that support is safe, inclusive and effective for people with a range of experiences and risks. You will play a vital part in championing people to recover from trauma, build safe relationships and move forward with dignity and hope. This role will also involve delivering our empowerment and recovery groups for those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This is a 12 month fixed term role and may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities To provide 1:1 support for medium risk clients who have previously been supported by our IDVA team. Deliver structured, evidence-based and trauma-responsive group programmes for victims/survivors and individuals who have used harm. Contribute to joint safety and support planning alongside IDVAs. Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns in with organisational practices. Provide direct assessment, casework support, advice, information, and advocacy through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the relevant practice. Provide support to increase people s personal safety, and that of any children, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights. To provide signposting and onward referrals to patients. To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around Domestic Abuse (DA). To provide training to multi-agency partners on understanding, recognising and responding to DA. Develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies where needed. Keep accurate records of all referrals received and of work done with or on behalf of service users. Work flexibly and manage your own schedule, including evening work on a rotational basis to meet the needs of those unable to access support during working hours. Application To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. This exciting post will be working with children who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Focusing on standard and medium risk cases, this role will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people, whilst working proactively with other professionals, with an emphasis on early intervention and awareness raising. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This role may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of low to high risk children and young people, predominantly through face to face appointments but also utilising virtual technologies and group work. Plan, recruit and deliver group work interventions for children and young people alongside colleagues. Complete an initial assessment of the child s needs so that you can identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating. Assess the needs of the child and devise appropriate support and safety plans with due regard to the dynamic nature of risk. Proactively engage with children and young people affected by DA/SV by providing therapeutic sessions tailed to their needs in where they are in their recovery journey. Risk assess and follow FearFree safety procedures to ensure personal safety and that of service users and other staff at all times. Actively support carers and parents in how to support their CYP affected by trauma. This may include working together to ensure the child is support at every stage in their recovery journey. Respond to emergencies and crises with a focus on the child s wellbeing and safeguarding. Provide child-centred, trauma responsive support to all your cases taking in considering different learning needs, to empower the young person to make informed choices. Enable service users to participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of services. Keeping the child s voice central to all support and decision making wherever possible: taking the time to talk through and work with the individual child s understanding around safeguarding and why we need to share certain things. Act as duty officer, responding to incoming calls, logging referrals and making assigned outgoing calls, according to the duty rota. Work effectively within a multi-agency framework, consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse and sexual violence, in order to reduce the risk for service users and their families. Be proactive with your line manager to carry out periodic case reviews. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all. General Live and embody the FearFree values. To promote the service to external agencies where applicable. Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required. Ensure our service is widely accessible adapting practice as required to suit individuals. Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services. Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm. Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working. Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy. Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures. Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues. Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required. Support the sustainability of the organization by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation. To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members holidays and sickness. Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation. To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. This exciting post will be working with children who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Focusing on standard and medium risk cases, this role will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people, whilst working proactively with other professionals, with an emphasis on early intervention and awareness raising. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This role may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of low to high risk children and young people, predominantly through face to face appointments but also utilising virtual technologies and group work. Plan, recruit and deliver group work interventions for children and young people alongside colleagues. Complete an initial assessment of the child s needs so that you can identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating. Assess the needs of the child and devise appropriate support and safety plans with due regard to the dynamic nature of risk. Proactively engage with children and young people affected by DA/SV by providing therapeutic sessions tailed to their needs in where they are in their recovery journey. Risk assess and follow FearFree safety procedures to ensure personal safety and that of service users and other staff at all times. Actively support carers and parents in how to support their CYP affected by trauma. This may include working together to ensure the child is support at every stage in their recovery journey. Respond to emergencies and crises with a focus on the child s wellbeing and safeguarding. Provide child-centred, trauma responsive support to all your cases taking in considering different learning needs, to empower the young person to make informed choices. Enable service users to participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of services. Keeping the child s voice central to all support and decision making wherever possible: taking the time to talk through and work with the individual child s understanding around safeguarding and why we need to share certain things. Act as duty officer, responding to incoming calls, logging referrals and making assigned outgoing calls, according to the duty rota. Work effectively within a multi-agency framework, consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse and sexual violence, in order to reduce the risk for service users and their families. Be proactive with your line manager to carry out periodic case reviews. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all. General Live and embody the FearFree values. To promote the service to external agencies where applicable. Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required. Ensure our service is widely accessible adapting practice as required to suit individuals. Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services. Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm. Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working. Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy. Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures. Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues. Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required. Support the sustainability of the organization by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation. To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members holidays and sickness. Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation. To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
