Youth Worker Location: Tower Hamlets Hours: 35 hours per week Starting Salary: £33,500 (Top Salary Band for this role: £35,000) Job title: Young Person Intervention Coach: Targeted Intervention Casework and Street Work. Contract: Permanent, subject to funding Do you have the values, personal qualities, and experience to support high risk young people who are hard to engage and those involved in harm and affected by exploitation and violence? Do you have the tenacity, resilience, determination and consistency to identify, disrupt, challenge, and support young people to move out of harm and prevent further involvement in harmful activities. Are you committed to social justice, equity and inclusion? Do you want to be part of a growing and developing Charity that is ambitious for the young communities that we serve? If yes, then you could be joining our clients innovative, specialist Intervention Team Benefits Summary: Working in a values-led, award-winning charity with local, national, and international connections. 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays per year A fair and benchmarked salary with consistent salary reviews and structured career progression pathway with opportunities for senior roles. A generous Pension Scheme A supportive working culture with Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7. Comprehensive, ongoing training and professional development across fields of targeted intervention, harm reduction, youth development. A Referral Bonus Scheme of up to £150 An Individual training budget (up to £200 pa) for external professional development training once completed first 12 months of employment Excellent professional supervision with monthly and quarterly reflective practice sessions. Great location near tubes, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and direct access to Central London. DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS Who they are: Our client is an award-winning, value-led, outcome-driven charity, working to reduce harm and positively transform the lives of the most vulnerable and at-risk young people in Tower Hamlets East London. They do not wait for young people to walk through their doors, instead they are relentless in reaching out to at risk hard to reach young people across the streets and neighbourhoods. Working to build a relationship of trust, truth, and transformation with each young person, coaching and enabling them to support themselves to change negative lifestyles, move away from violence and harm, stay out of prison, get good jobs, and create a better future for themselves. The role : As a Young Person Intervention Coach (YIC), you will be responsible for the assessment and implementation of tailored intervention coaching plans for each young person on your caseload. You will work to achieve progression outcomes for each young person that includes reducing mental, physical, and emotional harm and supporting each young person transition to positive, thriving lifestyle both on a one-to-one basis, and in partnership with other individuals and agencies involved in the lives of each young person. Your purpose is to identify, disrupt, challenge, and support young people to move out of harm and prevent further involvement in harmful activities. This will involve targeted street work, specialised one to one harm reduction and life skills coaching. You will receive specialist training in their emotional regulation skills programming which will underpin your Life-Skills Coaching with each young person. Who they are looking for: You will have robust frontline experience of working with young people, including experience in engaging, assessing, and delivering interventions designed to support young people to build personal resilience and move away from harm and violence. You will also possess sound risk assessment skills and safeguarding knowledge. A key component of the job role is case management and knowledge of good practice models in harm reduction which underpin their practice, is essential. To apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter of no more than 2 A4 sides which explains how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews: They will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. If shortlisted, there will be a first stage 30-minute informal interview (online) and if selected an in-person formal interview (approx. 50 minutes) at their offices in Aldgate, London E1. They are committed to diversity in all that it does and strongly encourages applications from every part of the communities they serve. All appointments are made on merit. They would like to encourage applications from people both with and without criminal convictions, however the job offer has to be subject to vetting. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Due to the nature of the work, you are applying for you are required to disclose any criminal convictions that you have. No agencies please. You may also have experience in the following: Youth Intervention Worker, Youth Worker, Young People s Support Worker, Targeted Youth Worker, Outreach Youth Worker, Street Outreach Worker, Youth Engagement Worker, Youth Violence Intervention Worker, Exploitation Intervention Worker, Harm Reduction Worker, Caseworker (Young People), Youth Case Manager, Youth Mentor, Youth Support Practitioner. REF-
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Youth Worker Location: Tower Hamlets Hours: 35 hours per week Starting Salary: £33,500 (Top Salary Band for this role: £35,000) Job title: Young Person Intervention Coach: Targeted Intervention Casework and Street Work. Contract: Permanent, subject to funding Do you have the values, personal qualities, and experience to support high risk young people who are hard to engage and those involved in harm and affected by exploitation and violence? Do you have the tenacity, resilience, determination and consistency to identify, disrupt, challenge, and support young people to move out of harm and prevent further involvement in harmful activities. Are you committed to social justice, equity and inclusion? Do you want to be part of a growing and developing Charity that is ambitious for the young communities that we serve? If yes, then you could be joining our clients innovative, specialist Intervention Team Benefits Summary: Working in a values-led, award-winning charity with local, national, and international connections. 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays per year A fair and benchmarked salary with consistent salary reviews and structured career progression pathway with opportunities for senior roles. A generous Pension Scheme A supportive working culture with Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7. Comprehensive, ongoing training and professional development across fields of targeted intervention, harm reduction, youth development. A Referral Bonus Scheme of up to £150 An Individual training budget (up to £200 pa) for external professional development training once completed first 12 months of employment Excellent professional supervision with monthly and quarterly reflective practice sessions. Great location near tubes, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and direct access to Central London. DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS Who they are: Our client is an award-winning, value-led, outcome-driven charity, working to reduce harm and positively transform the lives of the most vulnerable and at-risk young people in Tower Hamlets East London. They do not wait for young people to walk through their doors, instead they are relentless in reaching out to at risk hard to reach young people across the streets and neighbourhoods. Working to build a relationship of trust, truth, and transformation with each young person, coaching and enabling them to support themselves to change negative lifestyles, move away from violence and harm, stay out of prison, get good jobs, and create a better future for themselves. The role : As a Young Person Intervention Coach (YIC), you will be responsible for the assessment and implementation of tailored intervention coaching plans for each young person on your caseload. You will work to achieve progression outcomes for each young person that includes reducing mental, physical, and emotional harm and supporting each young person transition to positive, thriving lifestyle both on a one-to-one basis, and in partnership with other individuals and agencies involved in the lives of each young person. Your purpose is to identify, disrupt, challenge, and support young people to move out of harm and prevent further involvement in harmful activities. This will involve targeted street work, specialised one to one harm reduction and life skills coaching. You will receive specialist training in their emotional regulation skills programming which will underpin your Life-Skills Coaching with each young person. Who they are looking for: You will have robust frontline experience of working with young people, including experience in engaging, assessing, and delivering interventions designed to support young people to build personal resilience and move away from harm and violence. You will also possess sound risk assessment skills and safeguarding knowledge. A key component of the job role is case management and knowledge of good practice models in harm reduction which underpin their practice, is essential. To apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter of no more than 2 A4 sides which explains how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews: They will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. If shortlisted, there will be a first stage 30-minute informal interview (online) and if selected an in-person formal interview (approx. 50 minutes) at their offices in Aldgate, London E1. They are committed to diversity in all that it does and strongly encourages applications from every part of the communities they serve. All appointments are made on merit. They would like to encourage applications from people both with and without criminal convictions, however the job offer has to be subject to vetting. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Due to the nature of the work, you are applying for you are required to disclose any criminal convictions that you have. No agencies please. You may also have experience in the following: Youth Intervention Worker, Youth Worker, Young People s Support Worker, Targeted Youth Worker, Outreach Youth Worker, Street Outreach Worker, Youth Engagement Worker, Youth Violence Intervention Worker, Exploitation Intervention Worker, Harm Reduction Worker, Caseworker (Young People), Youth Case Manager, Youth Mentor, Youth Support Practitioner. REF-
Job Title - Homelessness and Housing Law Advisor or Solicitor Contract - Fixed Term 3 years Hours - 21 hours per week Salary Range - £21,600 - £23,400 ( £36,000 - £39,000 FTE) Location - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ About Coram Coram is the UK s oldest children s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. One of the twelve members of the Coram group, Coram Children s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK s specialist centre for children s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team working to tackle youth homelessness. This role is funded by the Oak Foundation and forms part of Coram s Voices in Action programme which combines CCLC s legal work, Coram Voice s advocacy support and Coram s policy and participation work to champion young people s rights and create change. It centres and amplifies the voices of young people through our young ambassadors with personal experience of homelessness or school exclusion. The young ambassadors campaign locally and nationally to change policy and practice and empower their peers with knowledge of their rights through workshop delivery and content creation. Working with others across the group, the purpose of this specific role is to provide specialist housing law advice, preliminary casework and onward referrals to young people under the age of 25 experiencing housing related issues. This will include delivering regular outreach advice sessions in partnership with community organisations. The post holder will work with the Head of Community Care Law on project design, co-ordination, delivery and reporting. Supported by the Head of Community Care Law, they will be proactive in developing community partnerships and managing relationships with partner organisations. The role will be integrated within the wider community care and public law team and will be supported by the Head of Community Care Law. Building on the existing expertise and practice within the team, there will be a particular focus on advising and supporting young people who are care experienced, should have benefited from care or are young migrants. The aim is to diagnose complex legal issues relating to housing and homelessness, to ensure young people understand their position and legal rights and are either supported to take steps to realise those rights, provided with preliminary casework to resolve issue at early stage, or where needed, referred on for complex casework and litigation either internally or externally. The role would suit an experienced housing law advisor or caseworker. We welcome applications from solicitors and non-solicitors. The priority is experience delivering high quality housing law advice and casework sensitively to vulnerable clients with a track record of delivering against project targets and meticulous case management skills. We are looking for a committed, resourceful and determined housing law advisor with a positive and solutions focussed attitude who is able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. They will be well supported with access to training, supportive line management and will benefit from being part of a wider collaborative legal practice team. They will work closely with a paralegal and be responsible for helping to develop the paralegal s knowledge and understanding of housing related law. The role will be based in our offices and with regular advice delivery in outreach locations. However, some remote/ hybrid working may be possible depending on the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period. There may be flexibility over how the three days will be spread across the week (within working hours) and in accordance with the needs of the project. To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application, please note we do not accept cv s. Closing date: Monday 9th March .00pm Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 16th March 2026 Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 281222 .
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Job Title - Homelessness and Housing Law Advisor or Solicitor Contract - Fixed Term 3 years Hours - 21 hours per week Salary Range - £21,600 - £23,400 ( £36,000 - £39,000 FTE) Location - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ About Coram Coram is the UK s oldest children s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. One of the twelve members of the Coram group, Coram Children s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK s specialist centre for children s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team working to tackle youth homelessness. This role is funded by the Oak Foundation and forms part of Coram s Voices in Action programme which combines CCLC s legal work, Coram Voice s advocacy support and Coram s policy and participation work to champion young people s rights and create change. It centres and amplifies the voices of young people through our young ambassadors with personal experience of homelessness or school exclusion. The young ambassadors campaign locally and nationally to change policy and practice and empower their peers with knowledge of their rights through workshop delivery and content creation. Working with others across the group, the purpose of this specific role is to provide specialist housing law advice, preliminary casework and onward referrals to young people under the age of 25 experiencing housing related issues. This will include delivering regular outreach advice sessions in partnership with community organisations. The post holder will work with the Head of Community Care Law on project design, co-ordination, delivery and reporting. Supported by the Head of Community Care Law, they will be proactive in developing community partnerships and managing relationships with partner organisations. The role will be integrated within the wider community care and public law team and will be supported by the Head of Community Care Law. Building on the existing expertise and practice within the team, there will be a particular focus on advising and supporting young people who are care experienced, should have benefited from care or are young migrants. The aim is to diagnose complex legal issues relating to housing and homelessness, to ensure young people understand their position and legal rights and are either supported to take steps to realise those rights, provided with preliminary casework to resolve issue at early stage, or where needed, referred on for complex casework and litigation either internally or externally. The role would suit an experienced housing law advisor or caseworker. We welcome applications from solicitors and non-solicitors. The priority is experience delivering high quality housing law advice and casework sensitively to vulnerable clients with a track record of delivering against project targets and meticulous case management skills. We are looking for a committed, resourceful and determined housing law advisor with a positive and solutions focussed attitude who is able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. They will be well supported with access to training, supportive line management and will benefit from being part of a wider collaborative legal practice team. They will work closely with a paralegal and be responsible for helping to develop the paralegal s knowledge and understanding of housing related law. The role will be based in our offices and with regular advice delivery in outreach locations. However, some remote/ hybrid working may be possible depending on the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period. There may be flexibility over how the three days will be spread across the week (within working hours) and in accordance with the needs of the project. To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application, please note we do not accept cv s. Closing date: Monday 9th March .00pm Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 16th March 2026 Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 281222 .
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you! We are looking for a Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker Salary: £27,000- £32,000 pro rata Location: Advance Headoffice Hammersmith & Women s centres across London, with co- location at HMP Bronzefield Hours: 21 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term March 2027 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. Please note : Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting. About us Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. About the role: This is an ideal post for someone with experience and interest in bereavement work, looking to join a forward thinking, new service. This is also a great chance to be working alongside the Healthcare & Education Department within HMP Bronzefield and be part of a prison services team in Advance. Using a trauma informed approached, the Loss & Bereavement Specialist will conduct a person-centred assessment to understand the extent of the client s emotional needs and the impact of loss due to imprisonment or contact with the criminal justice system whilst also identifying practical and specialist needs. They will work with women to develop a support plan, ensuring they are equipped with information and knowledge about how to navigate possible changes in circumstances related to her children s care and offer crisis intervention and support during acute phases of loss/bereavement. The Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker will liaise with the Prison Healthcare team, OMU, visits team and the Family Support Officer to facilitate interactions between women and their children/family members, particularly considering support is in place after visits and that the women s emotional needs are met in custody and community via our Women s centres. The Specialist Worker will create a link between prison and the community, helping women to navigate support services and to positively re-integrate into their community upon release. The role will combine a casework- based approach, along with a signposting and advice service for the women. They will be based in the community and will provide a drop-in service in HMP Bronzefield to support women who are close to release. A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential. About You: To be successful as the Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker you will need the below experience and skills: Experience of working with bereaved individuals and providing grief counselling including knowledge of various therapeutic modalities relevant to grief counselling Comprehensive understanding of the grieving process and experience of working with bereaved and loss as well as knowledge of traumatic and complex grief/loss. An understanding of violence against women and girls and its links to women in the criminal justice system. Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of vulnerable people in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines How to apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. Closing date for applications: 16th March 2026 Interviews are taking place w/c 23rd March 2026 Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate. What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) Additional days off to celebrate International Women s Day , and for religious observance and moving home Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more Pension scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption provision Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee eye-care scheme Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation Organisation wide away days Thorough induction and training Career development pathways Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits. Safeguarding Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you! We are looking for a Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker Salary: £27,000- £32,000 pro rata Location: Advance Headoffice Hammersmith & Women s centres across London, with co- location at HMP Bronzefield Hours: 21 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term March 2027 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. Please note : Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting. About us Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. About the role: This is an ideal post for someone with experience and interest in bereavement work, looking to join a forward thinking, new service. This is also a great chance to be working alongside the Healthcare & Education Department within HMP Bronzefield and be part of a prison services team in Advance. Using a trauma informed approached, the Loss & Bereavement Specialist will conduct a person-centred assessment to understand the extent of the client s emotional needs and the impact of loss due to imprisonment or contact with the criminal justice system whilst also identifying practical and specialist needs. They will work with women to develop a support plan, ensuring they are equipped with information and knowledge about how to navigate possible changes in circumstances related to her children s care and offer crisis intervention and support during acute phases of loss/bereavement. The Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker will liaise with the Prison Healthcare team, OMU, visits team and the Family Support Officer to facilitate interactions between women and their children/family members, particularly considering support is in place after visits and that the women s emotional needs are met in custody and community via our Women s centres. The Specialist Worker will create a link between prison and the community, helping women to navigate support services and to positively re-integrate into their community upon release. The role will combine a casework- based approach, along with a signposting and advice service for the women. They will be based in the community and will provide a drop-in service in HMP Bronzefield to support women who are close to release. A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential. About You: To be successful as the Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker you will need the below experience and skills: Experience of working with bereaved individuals and providing grief counselling including knowledge of various therapeutic modalities relevant to grief counselling Comprehensive understanding of the grieving process and experience of working with bereaved and loss as well as knowledge of traumatic and complex grief/loss. An understanding of violence against women and girls and its links to women in the criminal justice system. Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of vulnerable people in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines How to apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. Closing date for applications: 16th March 2026 Interviews are taking place w/c 23rd March 2026 Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate. What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) Additional days off to celebrate International Women s Day , and for religious observance and moving home Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more Pension scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption provision Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee eye-care scheme Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation Organisation wide away days Thorough induction and training Career development pathways Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits. Safeguarding Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Role: Domestic Abuse Caseworker Location: Buckinghamshire Hours: 37 hours per week (occasional evenings) Salary: £15-19 per hour (£ 28,624 PA) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Fixed Term Contract until March 2027. Our client is a dedicated charity supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. They deliver refuge, outreach, and advocacy services, ensuring survivors are supported to build safer, independent lives. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a caseload of women assessed as standard risk, offering tailored 1:1 support • Complete risk and needs assessments, developing safety and support plans • Provide advocacy around housing, benefits, legal options, and health services • Support clients through the civil and criminal justice processes • Deliver interventions that build resilience, independence, and safety • Signpost to specialist services where needed • Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies, including children s services • Maintain accurate case records and contribute to monitoring requirements Requirements: • Experience providing direct support to vulnerable individuals, ideally within domestic abuse or VAWG services • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures for children and adults at risk • Ability to assess risk, safety plan, and advocate effectively for clients • Skilled in partnership working and multi-agency collaboration • Strong communication and organisational skills with caseload management experience • DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the update service • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle would be advantageous If it sounds of interest, please call Ellie on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed) Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Feb 26, 2026
Contractor
Role: Domestic Abuse Caseworker Location: Buckinghamshire Hours: 37 hours per week (occasional evenings) Salary: £15-19 per hour (£ 28,624 PA) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Fixed Term Contract until March 2027. Our client is a dedicated charity supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. They deliver refuge, outreach, and advocacy services, ensuring survivors are supported to build safer, independent lives. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a caseload of women assessed as standard risk, offering tailored 1:1 support • Complete risk and needs assessments, developing safety and support plans • Provide advocacy around housing, benefits, legal options, and health services • Support clients through the civil and criminal justice processes • Deliver interventions that build resilience, independence, and safety • Signpost to specialist services where needed • Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies, including children s services • Maintain accurate case records and contribute to monitoring requirements Requirements: • Experience providing direct support to vulnerable individuals, ideally within domestic abuse or VAWG services • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures for children and adults at risk • Ability to assess risk, safety plan, and advocate effectively for clients • Skilled in partnership working and multi-agency collaboration • Strong communication and organisational skills with caseload management experience • DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the update service • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle would be advantageous If it sounds of interest, please call Ellie on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed) Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
WE RE HIRING: SERVICE MANAGER (DYN IDSVA) Lead with purpose. Change the story for men who need to be heard. Closing date: 06 March 2026 Interviews: March 2026 Based at Cardiff main office travel expected 21.75 flexible hours per week Permanent to 31 March 2027 (possible extension pending funding) Salary: £25,881.71 £27,507.47 pro rata Subject to eligibility to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS & references Make a Real Difference. Lead a Service That Changes Lives. Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for supporting men experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence? Do you thrive in roles where you can shape services, support staff, and drive meaningful change? If so, this is your opportunity to lead a vital front-line service that ensures male victims and survivors receive high-quality, trauma informed support when they need it most. The Opportunity As Service Manager (DYN IDSVA), you ll be at the forefront of delivering and developing our specialist service for male victims of domestic and sexual violence. You ll: Lead a small, committed team of caseworkers Oversee a responsive, impactful helpline Deliver and coordinate high-quality training for professionals Build strong multi agency partnerships that keep victims safe Drive innovation, continuous improvement and best practice Champion male victims within local strategic networks This is a role where your leadership genuinely shapes lives, strengthens services, and raises the profile of an often overlooked group of survivors. What You ll Bring We re looking for someone who brings: Proven experience in safeguarding or a related support field Experience coordinating IDVA roles and staff case management An understanding of the criminal justice system Strong knowledge of domestic & sexual violence dynamics Confidence working across multi agency settings Excellent communication & presentation skills A passion for delivering safe, effective, and empowering services is essential. What We Offer At Safer Wales, we re committed to creating a positive, restorative, and flexible workplace that supports your wellbeing and development. Benefits include: Casual dress Company pension (Safer Wales contributes 10%) Expenses covered Sick pay Flexible, family friendly working Life assurance (4 salary) 22 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 27 + 11 bank/privilege days Westfield Health Foresight Care Cash Plan Free refreshments at our Cardiff base Work with purpose. Work with passion. Work somewhere that values you. How to Apply Download and complete the application form and equal opportunities form , on our website then send. Thank you for reading and sharing your support helps us reach those who need us most.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
WE RE HIRING: SERVICE MANAGER (DYN IDSVA) Lead with purpose. Change the story for men who need to be heard. Closing date: 06 March 2026 Interviews: March 2026 Based at Cardiff main office travel expected 21.75 flexible hours per week Permanent to 31 March 2027 (possible extension pending funding) Salary: £25,881.71 £27,507.47 pro rata Subject to eligibility to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS & references Make a Real Difference. Lead a Service That Changes Lives. Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for supporting men experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence? Do you thrive in roles where you can shape services, support staff, and drive meaningful change? If so, this is your opportunity to lead a vital front-line service that ensures male victims and survivors receive high-quality, trauma informed support when they need it most. The Opportunity As Service Manager (DYN IDSVA), you ll be at the forefront of delivering and developing our specialist service for male victims of domestic and sexual violence. You ll: Lead a small, committed team of caseworkers Oversee a responsive, impactful helpline Deliver and coordinate high-quality training for professionals Build strong multi agency partnerships that keep victims safe Drive innovation, continuous improvement and best practice Champion male victims within local strategic networks This is a role where your leadership genuinely shapes lives, strengthens services, and raises the profile of an often overlooked group of survivors. What You ll Bring We re looking for someone who brings: Proven experience in safeguarding or a related support field Experience coordinating IDVA roles and staff case management An understanding of the criminal justice system Strong knowledge of domestic & sexual violence dynamics Confidence working across multi agency settings Excellent communication & presentation skills A passion for delivering safe, effective, and empowering services is essential. What We Offer At Safer Wales, we re committed to creating a positive, restorative, and flexible workplace that supports your wellbeing and development. Benefits include: Casual dress Company pension (Safer Wales contributes 10%) Expenses covered Sick pay Flexible, family friendly working Life assurance (4 salary) 22 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 27 + 11 bank/privilege days Westfield Health Foresight Care Cash Plan Free refreshments at our Cardiff base Work with purpose. Work with passion. Work somewhere that values you. How to Apply Download and complete the application form and equal opportunities form , on our website then send. Thank you for reading and sharing your support helps us reach those who need us most.
