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About the organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.

East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.

About the post
The post is currently funded until September 2025 (with a possibility of further extension).
In the role of Young Women and Girls Counsellor, you will provide one to one counselling and group therapy to young women and girl survivors of sexual violence. You will specifically be championing the development of the counselling offer for young women and girls. You will work as part of a growing feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls.

About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 20th January 2025

Interview date: Thursday 30th January, Tuesday 11th February and Thursday 13th February 2025

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

Do you want the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced service, delivering exceptional support to families bereaved by and witness to homicide; coordinating a tailored package of support to service users and their families?

Would you enjoy working closely with Police Major Crime teams providing briefings on the work we do in the Homicide Service (HS)?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you; we have an exciting opportunity for a Homicide Family Caseworker to join our team, you will be based in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire working 37.5 hours a week. The team you will be joining within HS covers Central and East of England.

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
• 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

About the role:

You will be joining a passionate and committed team who provide high quality and bespoke support to service users. We pride ourselves on exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users.

You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.

Once in post you will benefit from the mandatory comprehensive training programme which will build on your existing skills and experience to prepare you for the role. Homicide Service training includes, criminal justice process; trauma informed approach to support; supporting traumatically bereaved families; personal and professional resilience.

As a fully trained Homicide Family Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards.

You will need to be able to travel to home visits within Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and occasionally outside of area, and therefore a driving license and use of a car are essential. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs.

Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.

You will need:

• Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders

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. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.

We looking 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.

About the organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.

East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work. The service is provided across Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Redbridge, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

nia is a professionally approved member of Rape Crisis England and Wales; an umbrella organisation supporting Rape Crisis Centres across the country. Rape Crisis is completely independent of the government and the criminal justice system.

About the post
We are seeking to recruit to the following post:
Job Title: East London Rape Crisis Counsellor (Employed)
Job Ref: nia 179
Hours: 28 hours per week (2x 14-hour posts will be considered)
Salary: £24,400-£27,200 (£30,500- £34,000 pro rata depending on experience and qualification, rising incrementally by £500/year to a maximum of £34,000) for 28 hours per week
£12,200 - £13,600 (£30,500- £34,000 pro rata depending on experience and qualification, rising incrementally by £500/year to a maximum of £34,000) for 14 hours per week
Location: The post involves travel and working across East London

The post is currently funded until September 2025 (with a possibility of extension).
In the role of Counsellor, you will provide one to one counselling and group therapy to adult women who are survivors of sexual violence. You will work as part of a growing feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls. Counselling is delivered face to face, online and via the phone. We are looking for counsellors who can provide a commitment of 14-28 hours a week of counselling services.

About you
We are looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You will have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer and well.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 20th January 2025

Interview date: Thursday 30th January, Tuesday 11th February and Thursday 13th February 2025

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

As part of Rape Crisis South London’s newly formed Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Programmes role will play a crucial part in driving the success and growth of all our multidisciplinary programmes. With a new CEO and an ambitious and inspiring new vision, the appointed Director of Programmes will ensure all programme delivery is developed and maintained through prioritisation of safeguarding everyone in line with internal and external ethical frameworks (such as BACP and NHS guidelines). 

With experience in a nonprofit, educational or public service environment, we are looking for a Director of Programmes who can bring a wealth of senior programmes management expertise to manage large contracts and multidisciplinary teams, empowering managers to positively expand their services for our clients. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate their support for Rape Crisis South London’s values and commitment to feminist principles.

The position is offered as permanent, full-time opportunity, with three days in the office. The 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.

To apply, please upload with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Person Caseworker to join the Victim Support Dyfed Powys team. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home and locations across Carmarthen and Pembrokeshire.

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?

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
• 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

About the role:

This role is based in Dyfed Powys and is Hybrid.

As a Children and Young Person Caseworker, you will:

Effectively manage a caseload of Young People aged 13+ affected by crime and traumatic incidents, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims.

Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions

Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.

Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice this could include criminal, legal and if relevant, civil remedies to service users.

You will need:

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and 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
• Understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection legislation
• Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim
• Good IT and administrative skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages
• High resilience and the ability to work under pressure

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Homicide Family Caseworker to join our team, you will be based in Essex working 37.5 hours a week. The team you will be joining within HS covers Central and East of England.

Do you want the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced service, delivering exceptional support to families bereaved by and witness to homicide; coordinating a tailored package of support to service users and their families?

Would you enjoy working closely with Police Major Crime teams providing briefings on the work we do in the Homicide Service (HS)?

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
• 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

About the role:

You will be joining a passionate and committed team who provide high quality and bespoke support to service users. We pride ourselves on exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users.

You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.

Once in post you will benefit from the mandatory comprehensive training programme which will build on your existing skills and experience to prepare you for the role. Homicide Service training includes, criminal justice process; trauma informed approach to support; supporting traumatically bereaved families; personal and professional resilience.

As a fully trained Homicide Family Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards.

You will need to be able to travel to home visits within Essex, and occasionally outside of area, and therefore a driving license and use of a car are essential. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs.

Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.

You will need:

• Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders

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. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.

We looking 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Person Caseworker to join the Victim Support Dyfed Powys team. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home and across Powys and Ceredigion.

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?

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
• 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

As a Children and Young Person Caseworker you will be:

• Effectively manage a caseload of Young People aged 13+ affected by crime and traumatic incidents, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims.
• Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions
• Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.
• Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice this could include criminal, legal and if relevant, civil remedies to service users.

You will need:

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and 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
• Understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection legislation
• Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim
• Good IT and administrative skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages
• High resilience and the ability to work under pressure

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.

About the Role

• Position: Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language)
• Location: Remote within the countries where WeMove Europe is registered to work (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland)
• Preferred Start Date: February 2025 / as soon as possible
• Application Deadline: February 2nd
• Employment type: 1-year fixed-term contract, with a view to transition to permanent position.

WeMove Europe is looking for a Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language) who is able to think, do, and deliver. Someone who loves being part of fast-paced digital campaigning for a better Europe and can also think about the bigger strategic picture.

Most importantly the digital world: online campaigning, fundraising and innovative digital tactics excite you, and you are keen to learn more in this field. Data analysis and data driven decision-making is not a frightening concept to you, on the contrary. 

As a Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language), your tasks will include:

Digital, Creative, Comms 

• Identify European campaign opportunities and develop and lead on campaigns from planning phase, to execution, pulling out the creative digital tactics in between
• Storytelling - Write strong, compelling copy which results in our members taking action on various issues, including for email and social media platforms
• Tailor our emails fundraisers and messages to the German context 
• Manage email communications with our German members, including setting up and sending emails using our online campaigning tools (currently, ActionKit), and analysing data and user engagement
• Run ads in your country to optimise our campaigns for growth and impact
• Stay up-to-date with digital campaigning and marketing trends and find innovative ways to apply them at WeMove Europe
• Organise “offline” actions such as demonstrations, petition handovers etc.
• With with a part-time Digital Organiser to help manage the German community

Fundraising

• Fundraise from individual donors in Germany
• Support the fundraising team in executing our members focused fundraising strategy, 
• Tailor fundraising messages to our German community 
• Support campaigners to raise funds for their campaigns and from their communities

Partnerships

• Build and maintain relations with partners in NGOs and movements in Germany and EU-wide
• Help us understand the political dynamics in Germany by keeping connected to local movements, alternative thinking and researching policy processes within your national context as it connects to the EU level

Other

• Travel nationally and EU-wide for team meetings, retreats, stakeholder and partner meetings, and petition deliveries

About You - Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language) who brings these qualities to the table:

• You are comfortable with and excited by helping people understand their own power and becoming agents of change
• You understand the power of words and stories to make change, and you write great copy and have great writing skills in English and German
• You speak and write German at a native or fluent (C2) level
• Results drive you and crave more data, keen to run tests that are backed by statistical significance and are always looking to improve your work 
• You excel at finding visuals and creating engaging graphics and video content for campaigns.
• You are comfortable with new software, online tools and all things digital
• You are deeply committed to working in Germany and Europe for bold, structural change and believe in empowering the people around you to do the same
• You have some experience with non-partisan political campaigning, and if that experience is online and digital that’s an added bonus
• You have a strong understanding of the political and social context in Germany as well as some understanding of the European context.
• You are fluent in English to a degree that you can work in an English-speaking environment and can translate from English into German
• You are happy with travel in Europe 
• You look forward to working in a team where we all strive to learn from each other in order to have the biggest possible impact
• You have some experience in digital fundraising

Bonus Skills and knowledge
While we understand that no one possesses all these skills and experiences, we would encourage that you will bring 2 or 3 of the following to our team:

• Extensive Digital fundraising experience
• Digital Marketing
• Great writing skills in English
• Statistics / Data analytics
• Additional European languages
• Street actions & protests
• You are well networked nationally and regionally in activist circles
• Strong understanding of one or more other European countries, gained from personal or professional experience

Why us?

WeMove Europe is an independent and values-based organisation that seeks to build people power to transform Europe in the name of our community, future generations and the planet. We are people from all walks of life, who call Europe our home – whether we were born in Europe or elsewhere.

Our job is to move a community of a million people across Europe on issues that matter - including the climate emergency, migrant rights, workers rights, better governance, and more. We know this number of people also needs to grow and diversify further so we can represent a strong critical mass that can bring about change in Europe.

We work with staff across Europe who connect digitally every day and in person periodically.

Conditions:

• Employment type: 1-year fixed-term contract, with a view to transition to a permanent position.
• Weekly hours: Full-time position, 5 days a week. 
• Location: Remote within the countries where WeMove Europe is registered to work (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland)

• Salary range: Gross year salary per country, depending on experience level and location. The ranges below are indicative and based on 2+ years of relevant experience.

  • Netherlands, UK     46,000 - 54,000 (Amsterdam, London ranges 15%-20% higher)

  • Germany, Italy    41,000 - 49,000 (Berlin, Rome ranges 5% higher)

  • Spain, Poland        33,000 - 39,000 (Madrid, Warsaw ranges 3%-4% higher)

• Benefits: home office set up and co-working space of your choice, 30 vacation days, training, professional development, regular team calls, full week retreat in person with the whole team, and much more…!

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace which is why people from communities that experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity; women; people with disabilities; and LGBTQ+ people are especially encouraged to apply.

We do not share the implicit belief that online campaigners necessarily have to be very young and encourage also people who left their twenties and thirties behind to apply.

Next steps

If you are interested in this position, please send an application in English by February 2nd. Please include:

• Motivation letter. Please include a mention of your experience with voluntary political activism
• CV. Including your language skills in your first language, English and other languages according to a scale from A1 to C2.
• Relevant samples of your work (if applicable)

Our recruitment process involves the following stages:

• Evaluation of applications
• Online task assessment 
• 1-2 round interviews 
• Final decision

[Applications in languages other than English will not be processed]
[Applications from people based outside the countries where WeMove Europe operates will not be considered.]

About the organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.

East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.

About the post
The post is currently funded until September 2025 with a possibility of extension.
In the role of Social Justice Counsellor, you will provide one to one counselling and group therapy to survivors of sexual violence. You will also be championing the role that counselling plays in addressing social justice causes that women we support are affected by. You will work as part of a growing feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls.

About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 20th January 2025

Interview date: Thursday 30th January, Tuesday 11th February and Thursday 13th February 2025

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

Do you want the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced service, delivering exceptional support to families bereaved by and witness to homicide; coordinating a tailored package of support to service users and their families?

Would you enjoy working closely with Police Major Crime teams providing briefings on the work we do in the Homicide Service (HS)?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you; we have an exciting opportunity for a Homicide Family Caseworker to join our team, you will be based in North West London working 37.5 hours a week. The team you will be joining within HS covers London and South East of England.

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
• 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

About the role:

You will be joining a passionate and committed team who provide high quality and bespoke support to service users. We pride ourselves on exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users.

You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.

Once in post you will benefit from the mandatory comprehensive training programme which will build on your existing skills and experience to prepare you for the role. Homicide Service training includes, criminal justice process; trauma informed approach to support; supporting traumatically bereaved families; personal and professional resilience.

As a fully trained Homicide Family Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards.

You will need to be able to travel to home visits within North West London, and occasionally outside of area, and therefore a driving license and use of a car are essential. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs.

Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.

You will need:

• Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders

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. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.

We looking 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.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• Located at a 24-hour supported housing service in Clapham, we provide high quality self-contained accommodation for 15-18 women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage.  The aim of the service is to provide a therapeutic environment in which women feel safe and can flourish, enabling them to move on into independent, permanent accommodation.
• You will be responsible for providing line management to part of the team, alongside providing specialist support to residents, deputising for the Service Manager and taking an active part in providing a safe and psychologically informed environment.
• You will support the development of a team that is focused on building trust through relationships. You will have the personal credibility to build confidence in the wider community and with partnerships. You will be both strength-based and solution-focused, developing and enhancing the service with a commitment to embed coproduction.
• You undertake five 8-hour shifts per week, normally Monday to Sunday covering the hours 8am to 8pm (sometimes 2am to 10pm to meet with night staff) with 1 hour for lunch. There will be a requirement to work outside of these hours on an occasional basis to ensure effective line management of support staff who work nights and weekends.

The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Full job description can be found on our website

Salary: £40,309
Closing Date: Friday 31st January
Interview Date: Friday 7th February
 

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

Crisis Intervention Worker (Talking Spaces) 

Location: Grounded, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham 

Salary: £24,809 (Full time equivalent), £19,847 pro rata for 30 hours 

Hours: 30 hours per week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1pm -9.00pm) 

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY IN BIRMINGHAM? 

Birmingham Mind is recruiting for the following exciting and rewarding position Crisis Intervention Worker (Talking Spaces) 

About the role: 

This is a new and exciting Talking Space service with the main aim of supporting 18-25 year olds and the wider community. 

The Crisis Intervention Worker will be working closely with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or episodes of psychological/emotional distress. 

The main purpose of the role is to assist individuals through appropriate person-centred interventions to be able to address and help de-escalate their immediate crisis experience. 

Listening to individuals in a crisis will be a key aspect of your role and involves focusing, observing, understanding, and responding with empathy, genuineness, respect, acceptance, non-judgment, and sensitivity. 

There will also be some group activities provided to support mental health & well-being. 

About you: 

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience; 

• Previous experience working in the mental health field, with experience of supporting people to be in control of their lives either in a paid or voluntary capacity. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants that can lead to poor mental health. 

• A good working knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation. 

• Extensive knowledge of the local community within which you are working. 

• Excellent communication and team working skills and the ability to effectively utilise the technology available. 

• Good knowledge of both Microsoft Word and Outlook. 

• The ability to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 

The Talking Space service operates from 1pm to 9pm four days a week throughout the year. 

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments; Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. 

Our people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both Mindful Employer as well as achieving gold standard success in Investors in People. 

We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 26 January 2025 

Interviews to take place: Wednesday 5 February 2025 

This is an important strategic role within our organisation. You will lead and manage the Somerset Diverse Communities (SDC) team in CCS which works with ethically diverse communities in Somerset. Together with your team, you will listen to community needs, promote suitable responses and convene individuals and organisations to seek community based solutions, supporting communities to thrive together.

You will work with the Head of Programmes, Community Leaders, our Commissioners, partner organisations and wider stakeholders to ensure that the Somerset Diverse Communities programme delivers our strategic goals and that we are collaborating effectively with statutory and community based partners, including the wider VCFSE sector.

You will be a key member of the Programmes Team, and will work with our Senior Programmes Manager and the Village Agent Programme Manager to ensure that all of our community development work is well integrated; and we are making the most of opportunities, internal and external that will help to improve quality of life for individuals and communities in Somerset.

You'll be helping us Thrive Together

• You will help groups representing and working with diverse communities to thrive, enabling people of all backgrounds to have fulfilling lives in Somerset.
• Be accountable for the delivery of a high-quality programme of work in Somerset, promoting a learning culture, and driving growth through role modelling.
• Manage all operational employees within the SDC team to deliver programme and strategic goals.
• To support your team to practice continuous professional and personal development.
• Utilise high levels of emotional intelligence and strong communication skills internally and externally to ensure the delivery of a high-quality programme of work.
• Demonstrate active leadership skills and support your team to resolve challenges and respond to opportunities.

You'll be helping us Enable Change

• Ensure that the impact of SDC work is demonstrated and articulated to internal and external audiences, including contributions to fundraising and advocacy campaigns and materials and representing the service to external audiences.
• Look for opportunities to innovate and work with internal and external colleagues to develop new programmes of work to meet community need; implementing and evaluating pilot projects and, if successful, embedding them within the central service.
• Analyse performance data to evaluate service design, developing new or improved processes and procedures to ensure we are effective, efficient and focused on community outcomes.
• Drive community development through SDC work, supporting the team to identify gaps and implement sustainable community solutions whilst identifying and mitigating risk.
• Take responsibility for collating reports internally for the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees and externally for funders as required.
• Work with the Data & Insights Manager to contribute to the development of quality assurance systems.
• Manage SDC’s day-to-day operations and its resources in accordance with CCS policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and good practice in all aspects of the charity’s work.
• Keep abreast of national, regional, and local policy that impacts on our work to bring a wider perspective, and ensure our work is well informed.

You'll be helping us Build Connections

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with our partners, collaborators and stakeholders, including police, commissioners, public sector officers and organisational representatives across a range of sectors and organisations.
• Show generous leadership and actively promote CCS values at all times.
• Attend relevant partnership and operational meetings for SDC activities.
• When appropriate, represent CCS externally at events and meetings locally, regionally and nationally.

Would you like to help create a brighter future for nature?

The biggest environment and wildlife coalition in England is looking for a part-time skilled campaigning professional who can give a strong joint voice for nature at a crucial time.

You will be working with experts across the sector to deliver hard-hitting campaigning, engaging events and impactful, shareable content.

This is a unique and exciting role for someone with a keen eye for a story to turn vital policy and scientific thinking into eye-catching campaigning. You will be playing a big part in a small organisation while also delivering invaluable collaborative work on behalf of our huge network of 86 members. You will be working with household names like the RSPB, Butterfly Conservation and the National Trust, as well as a range of dynamic nature and animal welfare charities large and small.

Great campaigning and events experience, sharp writing skills, and excellent communication are more important than having worked in the sector before. So, if you are an experienced campaigner who is passionate about our natural world and is looking for a part-time role, then we want to hear from you. This is a part time (2.5 days a week) role, salary pro-rata.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds, including people of colour, disabled people and those from a low-income background, to be part of our small, friendly and collaborative team.

To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by midnight Sunday 2nd February 2025.