Survivor Development and Community Coordinator

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the design and delivery of our work to increase employability readiness for the women we work with, including facilitating access to skills and training opportunities. You will also oversee our calendar of events for survivors, to facilitate safe community, social confidence and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with others to create opportunities and a supportive environment for survivors. 
 

You will have significant experience of providing practical and emotional support to survivors. Your excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, strong commitment to trauma-informed care, and a drive to make a difference, will play a key role in enabling our mission to unlock lasting freedom among women who have survived trafficking, exploitation and other forms of violence.

About Ella’s 

Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free. 

Here is a summary of our main activities:

• We run five safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors of trafficking and exploitation, until they are ready and able to live independently. 

• We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us. 

• We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated. 

Two reasons why you should join Ella’s

1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and  sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.

2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.

For more details and to make an application, please head to our website. 

Closing date: Monday 5th August, 9.00am 

Interviews: Actively recruiting, with interviews taking place in July/August 

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is for women only.

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.

Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.