About the Senior Trans Independent Victim Advocate role Galop is looking for an experienced practitioner to provide effective support to LGBT victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work within the advocacy team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to LGBT victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year. You will act as a specialist lead within the advocacy team for work with Trans and Non-Binary survivors, including providing support, advice and expertise to your colleagues and externally. As a Senior Advocate, you will provide high quality advocacy and support to Trans and Non-Binary people who are subjected to abuse and violence, specifically domestic abuse and sexual violence, focusing on their needs, safety and recovery. This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT people who have been victims of violence and abuse. Your work will enable LGBT people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for our community. You will work directly with Trans and Non-Binary victims/survivors, offering them a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related to domestic abuse and sexual violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients' needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care. You will manage a small number of specialist advocates providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to Trans and Non-Binary survivors of violence and abuse. You will also act as specialist lead for work with Trans and Non-Binary survivors within the advocacy team, providing support, advice and leadership to advocates on this specialism, to ensure that survivors get support that meets their needs. You will work with colleagues to ensure that survivors are supported in a trauma-sensitive way and that the needs of Trans and Non-Binary survivors are met, through sharing best practice and your expert knowledge and experience in delivering this work. This will include an understanding of the support landscape for Trans and Non-Binary survivors, the wider trans sector and the specific impact and support needs for survivors. You will contribute to the development of the TNBI service and work collaboratively across the organisation. You will need an understanding of legislation, the CJS, civil justice systems and domestic and sexual violence including ISVA/IDVA best practice. You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that Trans people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community. Location Galop's offices are located in London. This role will be hybrid working, with both home working and working from the office. Hours Full Time (35 hours per week) Contract Until 31 March 2027 (extension subject to funding) Line manages Advocates and caseworkers Reports to Advocacy and Support Manager Salary Grade E £37,754.88- £39,761.08 (including inner London weighting of £4,212.01) Closing Date Applications should be submitted by 25 th November 2025 Interviews will be held on 2 nd and 3 rd of December 2025 REF-
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
About the Senior Trans Independent Victim Advocate role Galop is looking for an experienced practitioner to provide effective support to LGBT victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work within the advocacy team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to LGBT victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year. You will act as a specialist lead within the advocacy team for work with Trans and Non-Binary survivors, including providing support, advice and expertise to your colleagues and externally. As a Senior Advocate, you will provide high quality advocacy and support to Trans and Non-Binary people who are subjected to abuse and violence, specifically domestic abuse and sexual violence, focusing on their needs, safety and recovery. This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT people who have been victims of violence and abuse. Your work will enable LGBT people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for our community. You will work directly with Trans and Non-Binary victims/survivors, offering them a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related to domestic abuse and sexual violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients' needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care. You will manage a small number of specialist advocates providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to Trans and Non-Binary survivors of violence and abuse. You will also act as specialist lead for work with Trans and Non-Binary survivors within the advocacy team, providing support, advice and leadership to advocates on this specialism, to ensure that survivors get support that meets their needs. You will work with colleagues to ensure that survivors are supported in a trauma-sensitive way and that the needs of Trans and Non-Binary survivors are met, through sharing best practice and your expert knowledge and experience in delivering this work. This will include an understanding of the support landscape for Trans and Non-Binary survivors, the wider trans sector and the specific impact and support needs for survivors. You will contribute to the development of the TNBI service and work collaboratively across the organisation. You will need an understanding of legislation, the CJS, civil justice systems and domestic and sexual violence including ISVA/IDVA best practice. You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that Trans people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community. Location Galop's offices are located in London. This role will be hybrid working, with both home working and working from the office. Hours Full Time (35 hours per week) Contract Until 31 March 2027 (extension subject to funding) Line manages Advocates and caseworkers Reports to Advocacy and Support Manager Salary Grade E £37,754.88- £39,761.08 (including inner London weighting of £4,212.01) Closing Date Applications should be submitted by 25 th November 2025 Interviews will be held on 2 nd and 3 rd of December 2025 REF-
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Caseworker (known internally as an Independent Victim Advocate) to join the team in Gloucestershire, working 22.5 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 believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based at our Gloucester office and will require regular travel within the Gloucestershire area. Hence, holding a driving licence is essential. As a Caseworker you will be supporting adults to: Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime through the direct provision of information and practical and emotional help from the point of crime, and onwards throughout the criminal justice process, where appropriate Ensure that the overall aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of crime is achieved Act as a single point of contact, to undertake effective need and risk assessments of victims and their circumstances Coordinate the overall delivery of the cope and recovery plan and recovery journey, working closely with other service providers to meet the needs of victims to enable them to cope and recover from the impact of crime You will need: Experience of delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: 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. 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. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. 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 look forward to hearing from you. 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.
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Caseworker (known internally as an Independent Victim Advocate) to join the team in Gloucestershire, working 22.5 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 believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based at our Gloucester office and will require regular travel within the Gloucestershire area. Hence, holding a driving licence is essential. As a Caseworker you will be supporting adults to: Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime through the direct provision of information and practical and emotional help from the point of crime, and onwards throughout the criminal justice process, where appropriate Ensure that the overall aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of crime is achieved Act as a single point of contact, to undertake effective need and risk assessments of victims and their circumstances Coordinate the overall delivery of the cope and recovery plan and recovery journey, working closely with other service providers to meet the needs of victims to enable them to cope and recover from the impact of crime You will need: Experience of delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: 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. 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. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. 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 look forward to hearing from you. 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.
Mental Health Support Worker We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join a specialist supported accommodation service for young people with complex mental health needs. Position: Mental Health Support Worker Location: Camden, London Contract: Permanent, full time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays Salary: £27,636 per annum plus pension and benefits Closing Date: Sunday 16th November2025 About the role This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Working within an innovative supported accommodation service, you ll help build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients to develop skills, resilience and confidence to move forward positively. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times, using safeguarding and emergency procedures when required Building positive and trusting relationships with young people to provide effective support Managing a small caseload as a named key worker, creating SMART outcomes-based support plans Leading on risk and needs assessments and contributing to service-wide assessments Delivering one-to-one and group support to build coping strategies and resilience Working closely with statutory services, mental health teams and housing providers Encouraging client participation in service decisions and wider community activities Supporting volunteers who add value to the service Participating in a rota including early, late and weekend shifts About you We re looking for someone with empathy, energy and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with complex needs. You will have: A relevant qualification (psychology, counselling, social work, mental health) or significant experience working with young people with complex needs Experience managing challenging situations in a calm and professional way Excellent listening, communication and relationship-building skills A non-judgmental approach and the ability to maintain professional boundaries A good understanding of safeguarding, support planning and risk assessments The ability to work well in a team and with external partners A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. About the organisation This well-established charity provides housing and support services across the UK, with a focus on preventing homelessness and improving opportunities through education, training and volunteering. The organisation is values-driven, believing in dignity, respect and the potential of every individual. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Senior Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Caseworker, Housing Support Worker, Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, Recovery Worker, Youth Support Worker, Key Worker. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 28, 2025
Full time
Mental Health Support Worker We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join a specialist supported accommodation service for young people with complex mental health needs. Position: Mental Health Support Worker Location: Camden, London Contract: Permanent, full time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays Salary: £27,636 per annum plus pension and benefits Closing Date: Sunday 16th November2025 About the role This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Working within an innovative supported accommodation service, you ll help build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients to develop skills, resilience and confidence to move forward positively. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times, using safeguarding and emergency procedures when required Building positive and trusting relationships with young people to provide effective support Managing a small caseload as a named key worker, creating SMART outcomes-based support plans Leading on risk and needs assessments and contributing to service-wide assessments Delivering one-to-one and group support to build coping strategies and resilience Working closely with statutory services, mental health teams and housing providers Encouraging client participation in service decisions and wider community activities Supporting volunteers who add value to the service Participating in a rota including early, late and weekend shifts About you We re looking for someone with empathy, energy and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with complex needs. You will have: A relevant qualification (psychology, counselling, social work, mental health) or significant experience working with young people with complex needs Experience managing challenging situations in a calm and professional way Excellent listening, communication and relationship-building skills A non-judgmental approach and the ability to maintain professional boundaries A good understanding of safeguarding, support planning and risk assessments The ability to work well in a team and with external partners A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. About the organisation This well-established charity provides housing and support services across the UK, with a focus on preventing homelessness and improving opportunities through education, training and volunteering. The organisation is values-driven, believing in dignity, respect and the potential of every individual. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Senior Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Caseworker, Housing Support Worker, Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, Recovery Worker, Youth Support Worker, Key Worker. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Salary: £28,120.68 per annum. We are an accredited member of the Living Wage Foundation. Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) Location: Unseen s head office in Bristol with travel to Unseen s Accommodation Services and Outreach provision across the Southwest of England (Hybrid approach with some working from home days. A degree of flexibility will be required). Closing Date: midnight on 19 October 2025 Purpose of the role: This new role will play a key part in delivering Unseen s fundraising and communications strategy. We re looking for a passionate, creative communicator to help grow our supporter base and maximise income to support our work to end modern slavery. Working with service users (either in the community or within safehouses, depending on the need at appointment of the role) to identify support needs and creating a journey plan to lead them towards recovery and independence. Working alongside service users to help them complete the goals in their journey plan, ensuring they are aware of their rights and entitlements and advocating for them Identifying and managing risk with service users. Supporting staff and clients at safehouses if caseload is based at the safehouses. Managing own caseload of service users, ensuring all administrative work is clear, accurate and up to date. To apply: Please complete the application form attached. This includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, and; Please send a copy of your CV to org with reference to the job title. The deadline for applications Sunday 19th October. Interviews will likely be held around the week of the 27th October. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early. As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. Any questions, please contact org
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Salary: £28,120.68 per annum. We are an accredited member of the Living Wage Foundation. Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) Location: Unseen s head office in Bristol with travel to Unseen s Accommodation Services and Outreach provision across the Southwest of England (Hybrid approach with some working from home days. A degree of flexibility will be required). Closing Date: midnight on 19 October 2025 Purpose of the role: This new role will play a key part in delivering Unseen s fundraising and communications strategy. We re looking for a passionate, creative communicator to help grow our supporter base and maximise income to support our work to end modern slavery. Working with service users (either in the community or within safehouses, depending on the need at appointment of the role) to identify support needs and creating a journey plan to lead them towards recovery and independence. Working alongside service users to help them complete the goals in their journey plan, ensuring they are aware of their rights and entitlements and advocating for them Identifying and managing risk with service users. Supporting staff and clients at safehouses if caseload is based at the safehouses. Managing own caseload of service users, ensuring all administrative work is clear, accurate and up to date. To apply: Please complete the application form attached. This includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, and; Please send a copy of your CV to org with reference to the job title. The deadline for applications Sunday 19th October. Interviews will likely be held around the week of the 27th October. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early. As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. Any questions, please contact org
