We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Merton Domestic Abuse Team working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face-to-face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, including working from home, Merton Civic Centre and the Merton One Stop Shop.
Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of survivors of domestic abuse?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and 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
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
This role is a hybrid working role based in Merton Civic Centre.
As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
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.
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Senior IDVA:
Youth Realities is a youth and survivor-led charity based in Barnet, addressing teenage relationship abuse through creative education and specialist, survivor-centred support.
Youth Realities aims to:
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Reduce abuse within teenage relationships
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Increase awareness of teenage relationship abuse through education
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Empower young people’s personal development & growth
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Provide advocacy and trusted support for young survivors
Our vision is a world where young people live free from relationship abuse and violence. Our mission is to end relationships abuse by working with young people to provide specialist spaces for prevention, intervention and healing.
Please apply directly via Charity Job
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Are you an inspiring and compassionate leader who wants to make a tangible difference to people affected by rare bone marrow failure? The Aplastic Anaemia Trust (AAT) is seeking a dynamic CEO to guide our organisation into its next chapter, deepening our impact and driving progress towards a cure for aplastic anaemia.
About Us
The Aplastic Anaemia Trust is the UK’s only charity focused on aplastic anaemia and related rare bone marrow disorders. Aplastic anaemia is a rare, serious blood disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. This can lead to fatigue, infections, and excessive bleeding, requiring urgent medical treatment. Our mission is to enable life-saving research, provide expert support, and build community networks for those affected. We are small but ambitious, working closely with clinicians, researchers, and patients to ensure people can live fulfilling lives despite their condition.
The Role
As CEO, you will lead our dedicated team, oversee the delivery of our strategic goals, and act as the public face of the charity. You will work directly with the Board of Trustees, the clinical community, and key partners to shape the future of the AAT. From leading high-level strategy to engaging with our warm and passionate patient community, this role offers both challenge and reward.
Key details:
• Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Aplastic Anaemia Trust
• Salary: £65,000 per annum
• Contract: permanent, full time
• Location: Remote (UK-based)
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and delivery of AAT’s strategic plan and business objectives.
• Foster relationships with clinicians, researchers, donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
• Serve as an ambassador for AAT, representing the charity across healthcare, research, and fundraising sectors.
• Provide leadership to a small but expert remote-working team, ensuring effective collaboration and empowerment.
• Drive sustainable growth and innovation, ensuring financial health and strategic impact.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong leadership experience, ideally from the charity, health, or social care sectors, but most importantly, a passion for our mission. You will have:
• A proven track record in leadership and strategy development.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience in fundraising, organisational growth, and stakeholder management.
• An understanding of or lived experience with serious or rare diseases is a bonus, but not essential.
What We Offer
• Salary: £65k per annum
• 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Remote working with bi-annual in-person staff events
• Pension contribution up to 5% and Death in Service insurance
• A supportive, inclusive work culture that values flexibility and work-life balance
If you’re ready to lead a dedicated charity that’s making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. To receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive at harrishill co uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 14th November 2024.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
