Human Rights Jobs

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Paralegal to work in a team of public lawyers focusing on systemic challenges within our Bristol Public Law team. This is a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking cases that challenge unlawful government policies, defend migrants’ rights, address human trafficking, and confront unlawful detention. You will also work on civil claims and assist in cases of public and private law discrimination and collaborate with campaigning groups to fight against unjust decisions made by public bodies.

Why Join DPG? At DPG, we are committed to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive. We offer flexible working arrangements and study leave to support your ongoing professional development. Our aim is to develop our staff, fostering a supportive environment where you can grow your career.

Our Values: Central to our mission is the belief in equality and justice. We are dedicated to building a diverse team and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, particularly those from minoritized backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief.

Details of the person specification can be found in the application form on our website, and the job description can also be found there.  DPGs aims and values can also be found on our website.

How to Apply:  Be sure to include the job reference 2025/02/BRPL in the subject line of your email, once you have completed the application form which you can download from our website.

• Closing Date: 9.00am Wednesday 19th February 2025
• Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a skills test and interview during the week commencing 3rd March 2025.
• Start Date: May 2025 (flexibility to accommodate study and/or current notice periods is possible)

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a team that’s committed to making a difference. Apply now and contribute to the pursuit of justice at DPG.

About the position

The Responsible Supply Chains (formerly Corporate Accountability) portfolio is one of four key pillars of the Freedom Fund’s new 2025-2030 organisational strategy. This is an exciting area of work covering strategic litigation, transnational investigations and campaigns, innovation for ethical supply chains, and field-building initiatives. Current geographic priorities include combatting forced labour linked to the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon and the seafood industry in the Asia Pacific, as well as building the ecosystem of frontline organisations working to promote responsible supply chains in five south-east Asian countries. The Senior Program Manager, Responsible Supply Chains, will be responsible for the strategic development and oversight of the portfolio. They will have overall responsibility for all aspects of program development, planning, budgeting, grant-making, monitoring and reporting, and will line-manage a Program Manager (and have access to additional support from a Program Officer) to implement program grants and other activities. The Senior Program Manager will act as a high-level representative for the Freedom Fund in forums and with stakeholders related to Responsible Supply Chains work, and will actively seek out opportunities to grow the profile of the Freedom Fund and its work in these areas. They will also seek to actively build and nurture relationships with new and existing donors, and work with the Partnerships Team to grow the budget for Responsible Supply Chains programs.

Responsibilities 

• Lead the strategic development of Responsible Supply Chains programs, and oversee their implementation by team members and consultants (where relevant) 

• Act as the overall budget holder for the Responsible Supply Chains portfolio, responsible for budget development and management (while delegating specific budget authority to team members as appropriate).

• Act as the high-level representative for the Responsible Supply Chains portfolio, raising the profile of programs and activities both internally at the Freedom Fund and externally in engagements with interested stakeholders and potential funders.

• Grow the Freedom Fund’s thought leadership in the field of Responsible Supply Chains, identifying where the Freedom Fund can best add knowledge and value, support networks and build the field.

• Ensure and assess program effectiveness, monitoring and evaluating success against program goals.

• Work with the Partnerships Team to grow the budget for Responsible Supply Chains, including developing new donor relationships and funding mechanisms.

• Work with the Communications Team to build a Communications strategy and outputs showcasing the work of the Responsible Supply Chains programs as appropriate.

• Line manages the Responsible Supply Chains Program Manager and ensure a high functioning team.

• Identify connections and modes of collaboration with other Freedom Fund programs and staff.

• Contribute to other activities at the Freedom Fund as required.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of business and human rights principles and the landscape of relevant organisations and funders operating in this area

• At least 7 years of project/program management in an international context

• Experience managing program finances of over $500,000

• Experience building and managing relationships with a range of partners, donors and key stakeholders

• Experience working with frontline organisations in the Global South

• Experience managing staff and consultants

• Experience making or managing grants 

• Knowledge of M&E principles and experience in monitoring and reporting on program activities

• Experience in public speaking and presenting to key stakeholders

Desirable

• Advanced degree 

• Knowledge of the global anti-trafficking and anti-slavery landscape

• Experience in the anti-slavery sector and in countries with a high incidence of slavery

• Knowledge of languages other than English

Personal attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Excellent relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders

• Strong project management skills

• Strategic thinker with ability to bring structure in the development of new concepts

• Creative and visionary

• Flexible, “can-do” attitude

• Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction

• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to travel internationally

Compensation

London

• £60,478 - £66,844 per annum  (negotiable for the ideal candidate)

• 10% non-contributory pension scheme.

• 25 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays.

• Season ticket loan and cycle scheme available.

New York

• $103,550 - $114,450 (negotiable for the ideal candidate)

• 5% employer sponsored 401k contribution (non-matched).

• 25 days vacation per annum, plus 8 national holidays.

• Generous health benefits package with full coverage of monthly premiums for medical, dental and vision.

• Additional cover is provided for spouses and dependants.

• Generous parental leave allowance and pay.

Director of Policy & Evidence

About the Director of Policy and Evidence role

In the last few years, Galop has grown to be one of the largest LGBT+ organisations in the country, and holds one of the largest evidence bases on LGBT+ experiences of abuse and violence in the UK. Based alongside our frontline services, our policy work aims to improve the future for LGBT+ people in the UK by influencing local and national policy affecting victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Drawing both from our frontline work and our formal research work, the post-holder will put this abundance of evidence at the heart of a strategic approach to improving life for LGBT+ people across the country.

This role works closely with the CEO to devise and execute our policy work, as well as owning the strategy for our policy and research work as a whole. The Director of Policy and Evidence will work across the gender based violence, LGBT+, hate crime sectors, young people, and health sectors as well as being confident and competent around Parliamentary engagement and legislative processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to shape a whole programme of work for the benefit of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse.

For more information about this role please download the attached Job Description. 

Location: Galop’s offices are located in London. The role allows for a mix of office work and remote/home working.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Line Manager: Research Manager
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £56,214.01-£61,898.90 (including inner London weighting of £4,129.42)

Closing Date and Applications 

Applications should be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday 16th February 2025. 
Interviews will be held from the week beginning 24th February.

REF-219288

Liberty is looking for a Grants Officer to join our Philanthropy Team.

This is an exciting delivery role which reports to our Head of Philanthropy and is responsible for grant administration and reporting across our portfolio of grant funders. You will also work across the organisation to develop compelling, tailored asks to a wide range of funders.

This is a part time role, suitable for a candidate who is interested in working between 3 and 4 days per week.

The successful candidate will be organized and self-motivated, with a focus on partnership working and building strong relationships. You will also be a skilled writer, who enjoys producing applications and reports and being responsible for end-to-end grant reporting.

With experience in a similar role, you will be used to gathering a range of data and detail on teams’ work, and comfortable working to deadlines. As part of a small team, you will enjoy being the person that holds our grant deadlines and ensures key touch points and administrative requirements are met. A commitment to and passion for Liberty’s work is also essential.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance of between one and two days per week in the Westminster office, depending on contracted hours.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 17 February 2025

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held online on  6 and 7 March 2025

Second round interview will be held in the office on 13 March 2025

Apply via the Job Board on our website.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for two new Advocates to join our team in Essex. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Essex. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.  

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part time colleagues
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 6 February 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

 Interview date: Friday 14 February 2025

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Individual Giving Manager

Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?

Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is seeking an Individual Giving Manager to join our Fundraising & Comms team. 

Founded in 1982, Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.

We run a National Abuse & Violence Helpline, which brings together our four national support helplines for LGBT+ victims and survivors of: domestic abuse; hate crime; rape and sexual abuse; and so-called “conversion therapy”. 

We provide longer-term support to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse through our advocacy and therapeutic services. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.

We use what we learn through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy change, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of LGBT+ people around the country. 

About the Individual Giving Manager role

We began investing in Individual Giving in October 2023, with some key foundation building and early fundraising activity having taken place since then. This role aims to develop and secure a diverse range of funding streams in order to deliver our ambitious fundraising growth plans over the next 3 years. 

In this role, you’ll work with our Head of Fundraising and Comms to grow our income from individuals, to ensure the long-term stability of the charity, helping us to deliver support to as many LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a programme with a compelling cause, and is ideal for a fundraiser looking to run a career-defining programme. 

This is a pivotal moment in Galop’s journey. We have grown quickly over the last six years and you’ll help to shape the future of our work and reach more of our community. You’ll also be helping to amplify the voices of LGBT+ survivors of abuse. 

Location: Galop’s offices are located in London. Hybrid working is available and we are open to majority remote working.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,720.38 - £43,872.48 (including Inner London Weighting of £4,129.42) 

Closing Date

Applications should be submitted by 10am on 11th February 2025. 
Interview will be held on Friday 21st February 2025. 

REF-219251

Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) is an international non-governmental organisation which works to amplify the voices of rural women globally.  Our small Central Office team work with member organisations and individuals in the UK and around the world to ensure that rural women are recognized for their critical importance in society, represented, and have a platform to influence policy makers.  We combine advocacy and small-scale, women-led development projects designed by the local women who will implement them for the benefit of their communities.

This an exciting time to join ACWW in the lead up to our centenary and planning for our next Triennial World Conference in 2026.  We are looking to appoint a Development Manager, to be responsible for developing and progressing strategies to develop and expand our funding partnerships, to maximise our reach and impact with our members and communities at large.  

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Executive Director and working with colleagues and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, funders and networks in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values. Your work in identifying, cultivating business development and income generation opportunities, will make an important contribution to the sustainable financial growth of the Association.

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

This role is offered as a one year fixed-term with potential to extend subject to performance and funding. If you have successful fundraising experience, ability to build and maintain positive relationships and are looking to work for a charity focused on championing women’s empowerment and advocating for change, we’d like to hear from you. Please see application pack for further details and to apply.

Wycombe Refugee Partnership is a local multicultural, multi-faith charity founded in 2016 that supports refugees and asylum seekers living in the Wycombe area. The role of our two part-time administrators is vitally important to the coordination and recording of our work, providing support to our volunteer teams and administrative support for our charity processes. Please see attached Job Description for full details. 

Candidates must have a valid UK visa and the right to work in the UK.

You will be working with our other part-time administrator, and responsibilities include:

Administration

Own and manage our email accounts and mailing lists

Maintain our Google Drive in an orderly manner

Oversee the onboarding of new volunteers – liaising with team leads, managing applications and the DBS process

Manage referrals of beneficiaries to other organisations

Attend and provide administrative support to our Core Group meetings

Work with our volunteers to organise and manage training and other events through the year

Support our volunteers with administrative tasks including setting up online meetings and helping with expenses claims

Provide administrative support to our fundraising team, supplying information for grant applications, acknowledging financial gifts and liaising with our Treasurer for up to date financial information

Working with our donations volunteer, post requests for donations on our Facebook group and interact with those offering items

Manage and maintain the CharityLog CRM

Ensure all uploaded documents are up to date and all GDPR requirements are met. 

Upload all personal data and data consent forms from beneficiaries, updating as necessary.

Upload all relevant forms and data of our volunteers and Trustees, ensuring all data is kept up to date.

Arrange and provide training sessions on using the CRM for our volunteers and Trustees. 

Monitor CRM entries, initiating any changes needed for reporting

Produce reports and information from the CRM for the Trustees, Core Group and Fundraising Team.

Skills & Attributes

Commitment to the aims and ethos of Wycombe Refugee Partnership

Time management and prioritisation of tasks

Administrative skills with proactive attention to detail

IT skills, including maintenance and management of Google drives, proficiency in Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of Canva would be useful

CRM system skills (preferred - full training will be given)

Ability to respect confidentiality

Interpersonal skills and ability to work both alone and as part of a team

Living in or near High Wycombe

Sensitivity to inter-faith and inter-cultural working

Start date around mid-March. Laptop provided. Induction includes time with current postholder. 

About the role

Women and Girls Network’s (WGN) Administration & Bookings Officers (ABO) have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating the bookings for all of our clinical services. They contribute towards the delivery of high-quality therapeutic work through the provision of an empathetic, efficient and comprehensive service, ensuring that all referral / booking related matters are administered effectively. This is achieved by working closely and consulting with various managers about any potential barriers to service provision and regarding complex and / or highly sensitive cases. This role is primarily focused on our Rape Crisis and Ascent Counselling Services and also includes providing occasional cover and support for other WGN services.

ABOs act as a key point of contact for the charity and ensure WGN’s centres are welcoming, supportive and calm environments for all users. As with all WGN team members, ABOs are responsible for actively contributing to a culture, which values and respects diversity, learning, improvement, striving for quality and best practice. They are responsible for contributing to continuous formal monitoring and reporting processes for clinical services delivery and provision.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and skilled individual to join our brilliant team of ABOs whose contributions are essential to the core functioning of WGN’s clinical services. If you are passionate about supporting women and would like to work within an empowering and feminist framework, we would really like to hear from you.

In the Job Description you will find a list of skills and experience we would ideally want you to have; however, we know these are gained in many ways, including unpaid and informal roles. We would like to hear why you are right for this role, not whether you have previously had formal opportunities, so please apply if this position sounds right for you and we will consider your application.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

How to apply

Completed applications and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Monday 10th February 2025.

Further Information

This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and social media check. 

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity. We have some further great benefits that can be shared via the HR team upon application.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities. 

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Job Description

Job Title:

Caseworker level 1, 2, and 3

Location

RMC operates four branches located in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley.

The successful candidate will be based at the Birmingham site and will be required to travel to all branches as needed.

This is an in-person, on-site role with no hybrid or remote work options available

Reporting To:

Immigration Department Manager

Salary and benefits:

IAA Level 1: £25,000–£27,000 (dependent on experience)

IAA Level 2: £28,500–£30,000 (dependent on experience)

IAA Level 3: £32,000–£34,000 (dependent on experience)

Additional Benefits:

· Company-matched pension scheme

· Employee assistance program

· Health and wellness support

· Mental health resources

· Comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Contract: 

12-month fixed term with a strong possibility of extension

Probation period:

6 Months

Annual Leave:

21 days + 1 concessionary day and 8 Bank Holidays

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre as a Caseworker, authorised by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), formerly known as OISC. RMC is a well-established, award-winning regional charity, widely recognised for its impactful work with refugees and migrants.

For over 23 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries, helping to break down barriers to integration and enabling clients to become equal citizens. We provide a holistic range of services, from specialist legal advice to education and employment programs.

The successful candidate will join RMC’s Immigration department and play a key role in delivering free immigration advice and representation. This is an exciting time to join the team as RMC is expanding its infrastructure following significant growth in staff, activities, and turnover—rising from £776k to £2.8 million in the past five years.

RMC is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and is accredited to provide free immigration advice up to Level 3, covering cases from initial advice through to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.

Our immigration services focus on assisting migrants (including undocumented migrants), refugees, and asylum-seekers in navigating the UK’s complex immigration legal system. We help clients secure the right to remain in the UK for themselves and their families, with a particular emphasis on human rights claims, family and private life applications, family reunion, settlement, citizenship, and applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Purpose of the Role:

Main duties and responsibilities

All Caseworkers (Levels 1,2 and 3) will be required to carry out the tasks shown below:

Casework and client care:

· To provide one-to-one specialist advice in immigration and asylum area of law

· To provide thorough, professional, high quality and timely casework and advice

· To ensure accurate recording keeping and ensure all necessary and associated administrative tasks are completed

· To ensure case deadlines and key dates are recorded, monitored and actioned in a timely manner

· To conduct all casework and advice in compliance with all IAA regulatory requirements and the IAA code of standards

· To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with clients

Training and development:

· To keep up to date with changes in the law

· To attend training and share learning and good practice with other advisors

· To keep a record of your attendance on training courses

· To provide internal and/or external immigration training when required by management

Teamwork:

· To share casework knowledge and experience within the team

· To mentor, support and/or supervise colleagues on a lower level of IAA regulation

Projects and Engagement:

· To take responsibility for the day to day delivery of specific projects if requested by management

· To deliver presentations and represent RMC at meetings/events when required by management

· To maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders

· To demonstrate a degree of flexibility and undertake tasks not specifically referred to above

Person Specification

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills- essential

· Accredited at IAA Level 1, 2 or 3

· Experience in delivering advice and representation in the field of UK immigration and asylum

· Experience in working with clients with vulnerabilities and/or migrants, asylum-seekers, refugees

· Knowledge of most immigration areas, with a good understanding of at least one area such as the EUSS, asylum, human rights or family-based applications

· Experience of delivering complex advice work dealing with asylum seekers, refugees, vulnerable migrants, ‘outside of rules applications’ and representation at tribunal (for IAA L3 advisors only)

· Commitment to working towards Level 2 accreditation (for IAA L1 advisors only)

· Ability to explain complex information to clients from different backgrounds

· A proven high standard of communication skills, including written, oral, presentational and inter-personal skills

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to manage and grow a caseload

· Ability to prioritise and to manage tight deadlines

· Teamwork and Flexibility

· Commitment to equality and diversity

Desirable

· Accredited to IAAS Senior Caseworker

· Experience working in the Legal Aid sector

· Experience working in or with the not-for-profit sector

· Fluent in a community language

· Experience of working in a multicultural environment and sensitivity towards other cultures.

· Excellent listening skills and ability to empathise as well as establish boundaries to avoid emotional over involvement

· Educated to degree level or equivalent

Terms and conditions of employment

The following conditions of service will apply:

Salary

IAA Level 1: £25,000–£27,000 (dependent on experience)

IAA Level 2: £28,500–£30,000 (dependent on experience)

IAA Level 3: £32,000–£34,000 (dependent on experience)

Location

Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall or Dudley

Pension

RMC will contribute 3% of gross basic salary

Holidays

21 days per year plus public holidays pro rata for part-time post.  Holiday entitlement increases to 24 days after 2 years and 29 days after 5 years

Hours of Work

35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu should be claimed

Probation

This post will have a probationary period of 6 months

Notice

One month’s notice of termination of employment on either side.

Disability

We are committed to making every reasonable adjustment to the workplace or working arrangements so as to accommodate people with disabilities.

Enhanced DBS:

Employment in this post will be subject to a satisfactory police clearance being obtained. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exception) Order 1975 and you are, therefore, not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

Travel expenses

If travel around the Black Country is undertaken in your own vehicle for work purposes this can be reclaimed at the rate of 45 pence per mile.

Training

Access to external paid training and regular internal training provided by Senior Caseworkers

Commitment to supporting you to develop and upskill in the field of immigration and asylum

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

What we hope you'll do next

We are keen to hear from all candidates whose skills and experience fulfil the criteria set out above. Please complete the application form, indicating where you first saw the job advertisement and demonstrating your professional fit with the role.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Closing Date:

Friday 28th February, 2025.

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.

Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.

Training and Engagement Lead (National)

Location: Sussex and London (with travel across England and Wales as required)
Salary: £32,500 - £34,000
Hours: 35 hours
Department: Training & Development
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

ABOUT US

HERSANA CIC is a non-profit organisation providing tailored support to Black femmes who have faced all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Our commitment lies in offering a unique service shaped by and for Black femmes, ensuring a holistic approach to addressing the intersectional needs of Black women, Black non-binary people, and Black trans individuals who identify with and feel safe within femme-led spaces. 

Our vision as an organisation and for our community is that one day we will live in a society where Black femmes feel confident in reporting their experiences, accessing holistic support services, and being believed, empowered, and supported on their journey to recovery. 

Our mission is to create wholistic, gender-specialist, culturally specific and trauma-informed safe spaces for Black women and girls affected by or at risk of gender-based violence across England and Wales, as well as campaign to eradicate violence against women and girls in all its forms. We aim to centre Black femmes in every narrative and to provide these services in a safe and Black femme only environment. 

Over the years, our service has sought to support and empower Black femme survivors to cope and build resilience, be better informed, reduce the risk of further victimisation, improve health and wellbeing, and receive the right support. HERSANA provides advocacy services to clients who have experienced or are at risk of all forms of GBV. Our Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates and dedicated team offer holistic support to survivors navigating the criminal justice system, housing, health, and other immediate and long-term needs. 

As a leading expert on violence against women and girls, HERSANA provides accredited and tailored training to a wide range of statutory professional services and workshops to schools, colleges and community groups. We use the knowledge gained through working on the frontlines with clients to advocate for national and local policy change, to improve outcomes statutory guidance for Black femme victims and survivors of GBV. We build evidence through key pieces of research. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of Black femmes around the country. We equally contribute to ongoing research and knowledge development on Black femme specific subjects. These resources reflect our dedication to enhancing understanding, support, and empowerment within our community. Additionally, we provide in-person and online therapeutic support to our service users in Sussex, Surrey, and London. 

Our daily work aims to contribute to and create value within the sector, ensuring Black femmes are not just accommodated but become principal players in the design, delivery, and access to support services.

Safe spaces designed by us, for you and with you in mind and at the forefront.

BEING A TRAINING AND ENGAGEMENT LEAD AT HERSANA 

As an experienced Training & Engagement Lead you will work within a dynamic, fast paced team to engage organisations and upskill professionals that work with women and girls on the topic of Harmful Practices (HP) and Gender-based Violence (GBV). You will find creative ways of engaging Black women and girls who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence and abuse and support them in accessing (HERSANA's) long-term specialist services.

You will ideally hold a Training accreditation and have an excellent understanding of Harmful Practices and its effects on women and girls, and of best practice within the VAWG sector. As an experienced advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will help survivors to receive both physical and psychological support and ensure that professionals understand the effects of and their duties towards those at risk of all forms of gender-based abuse. Experience of direct work with femme survivors of Harmful Practices is essential for this post, as is the desire to ensure that affected communities have an equal voice in the design and delivery of support services in Sussex.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated, and passionate about ending gender-based violence and creating safe spaces for survivors. You will have a "can-do" approach and demonstrable commitment to HERSANA's feminist approach to supporting Black women and girls to be safer.

You will receive training and support for this role, as necessary.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, you’ll need to complete the Application Form, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Section. When completing it please relate your application to the requirements stated in the attached person specification, as shortlisting for interview is dependent on the extent to which your application matches these. We are unable to accept CVs. We are accepting application from Sussex and London.                             

The deadline for applications is Saturday 15th February 2025.

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, plus UK public holidays. Flexible working. 5% employer pension contributions. Learning and development. Retailer and restaurant discounts.

REF-219078

Independent Gender-based Violence Advocate

Location: Sussex and London
Salary: £27,000 - £30,500
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Advocacy
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

ABOUT US

HERSANA CIC is a non-profit organisation providing tailored support to Black femmes who have faced all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Our commitment lies in offering a unique service shaped by and for Black femmes, ensuring a holistic approach to addressing the intersectional needs of Black women, Black non-binary people, and Black trans individuals who identify with and feel safe within femme-led spaces. 

Our vision as an organisation and for our community is that one day we will live in a society where Black femmes feel confident in reporting their experiences, accessing holistic support services, and being believed, empowered, and supported on their journey to recovery. 

Our mission is to create wholistic, gender-specialist, culturally specific and trauma-informed safe spaces for Black women and girls affected by or at risk of gender-based violence across England and Wales, as well as campaign to eradicate violence against women and girls in all its forms. We aim to centre Black femmes in every narrative and to provide these services in a safe and Black femme only environment. 

Over the years, our service has sought to support and empower Black femme survivors to cope and build resilience, be better informed, reduce the risk of further victimisation, improve health and wellbeing, and receive the right support. HERSANA provides advocacy services to clients who have experienced or are at risk of all forms of GBV. Our Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates and dedicated team offer holistic support to survivors navigating the criminal justice system, housing, health, and other immediate and long-term needs. 

As a leading expert on violence against women and girls, HERSANA provides accredited and tailored training to a wide range of statutory professional services and workshops to schools, colleges and community groups. We use the knowledge gained through working on the frontlines with clients to advocate for national and local policy change, to improve outcomes statutory guidance for Black femme victims and survivors of GBV. We build evidence through key pieces of research. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of Black femmes around the country. We equally contribute to ongoing research and knowledge development on Black femme specific subjects. These resources reflect our dedication to enhancing understanding, support, and empowerment within our community. Additionally, we provide in-person and online therapeutic support to our service users in Sussex, Surrey, and London. 

Our daily work aims to contribute to and create value within the sector, ensuring Black femmes are not just accommodated but become principal players in the design, delivery, and access to support services.

Safe spaces designed by us, for you and with you in mind and at the forefront.

BEING AN INDEPENDENT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ADVOCATE AT HERSANA 

As an experienced IGVA you will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of Black femme survivors informs every stage of the process. Working as part of a team you will support a range of clients, making proactive contact and providing high quality advocacy and support which is led by client needs and risk assessments. We have a strong commitment to community and partnership working which means you may also have the opportunity to get involved in delivering training and outreach work.

You will ideally hold an ISVA and/or IDVA accreditation and have an excellent understanding of gender-based violence and abuse and its effects on women and children, and of best practice within the support sector. As an experienced advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information daily. Experience of direct work with Black femme survivors of abuse and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated, and passionate about ending gender-based violence and creating safe spaces for Black femmes. You will have a "can-do" approach and demonstrable commitment to HERSANA's feminist approach to supporting Black women and their children to be safer.

You will receive training and support for this role, as necessary.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, you’ll need to complete the Application Form, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Section. When completing it please relate your application to the requirements stated in the attached person specification, as shortlisting for interview is dependent on the extent to which your application matches these. We are unable to accept CVs. We are accepting application from Sussex and London.                             

The deadline for applications is Saturday 15th February 2025.

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, plus UK public holidays. Flexible working. 5% employer pension contributions. Learning and development. Retailer and restaurant discounts.

REF-219077

Outreach and Engagement Officer

Location: Sussex (Hybrid)
Salary: 27,500 - 29,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Outreach
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

ABOUT US

HERSANA CIC is a non-profit organisation providing tailored support to Black femmes who have faced all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Our commitment lies in offering a unique service shaped by and for Black femmes, ensuring a holistic approach to addressing the intersectional needs of Black women, Black non-binary people, and Black trans individuals who identify with and feel safe within femme-led spaces. 

Our vision as an organisation and for our community is that one day we will live in a society where Black femmes feel confident in reporting their experiences, accessing holistic support services, and being believed, empowered, and supported on their journey to recovery. 

Our mission is to create wholistic, gender-specialist, culturally specific and trauma-informed safe spaces for Black women and girls affected by or at risk of gender-based violence across England and Wales, as well as campaign to eradicate violence against women and girls in all its forms. We aim to centre Black femmes in every narrative and to provide these services in a safe and Black femme-only environment. 

Over the years, our service has sought to support and empower Black femme survivors to cope and build resilience, be better informed, reduce the risk of further victimisation, improve health and wellbeing, and receive the right support. HERSANA provides advocacy services to clients who have experienced or are at risk of all forms of GBV. Our Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates and dedicated team offer holistic support to survivors navigating the criminal justice system, housing, health, and other immediate and long-term needs.

As a leading expert on violence against women and girls, HERSANA provides accredited and tailored training to a wide range of statutory professional services and workshops to schools, colleges and community groups. We use the knowledge gained through working on the frontlines with clients to advocate for national and local policy change, to improve outcomes and statutory guidance for Black femme victims and survivors of GBV. We build evidence through key pieces of research. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and a better understanding of the needs of Black femmes around the country. We equally contribute to ongoing research and knowledge development on Black femme-specific subjects. These resources reflect our dedication to enhancing understanding, support, and empowerment within our community. Additionally, we provide in-person and online therapeutic support to our service users in Sussex, Surrey, and London. 

Our daily work aims to contribute to and create value within the sector, ensuring Black femmes are not just accommodated but become principal players in the design, delivery, and access to support services.

Safe spaces designed by us, for you and with you in mind and at the forefront.

BEING AN OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER AT HERSANA 

As an Outreach & Engagement Officer, covering the dedicated region, you will provide a range of specialist advice, guidance, advocacy, and support to our Black femme beneficiaries.

You will be responsible for supporting Black femmes who are at risk of or experiencing any type of gender-based abuse and violence as well as manage a client caseload and provide ongoing support to beneficiaries to find practical and long-lasting ways to achieve their potential, lead more fulfilling lives and take responsibility for their future. Additionally, you will engage organisations and upskill professionals who work with women and girls on the topic of Harmful Practices (HP) and Gender-based Violence (GBV).  You will find creative ways of engaging Black femmes who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing HPs and support them in accessing long-term specialist services.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated, and passionate about ending gender-based violence and creating safe spaces for survivors. You will have a "can-do" approach and demonstrable commitment to HERSANA's feminist approach to supporting Black women and girls to be safer.

You will receive training and support for this role, as necessary.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, you’ll need to complete the Application Form, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Section. When completing it please relate your application to the requirements stated in the attached person specification, as shortlisting for interview is dependent on the extent to which your application matches these. We are unable to accept CVs.                                                 

The deadline for applications is Saturday 15th February 2025.

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, plus UK public holidays. Flexible working. 5% employer pension contributions. Learning and development. Retailer and restaurant discounts.

REF-219076

Therapy Coordinator

Location: Hybrid working – HERSANA Offices (Crawley and Croydon) 1 day per week and homeworking (with travel as required)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Clinical
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

ABOUT US

HERSANA CIC is a non-profit organisation providing tailored support to Black femmes who have faced all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Our commitment lies in offering a unique service shaped by and for Black femmes, ensuring a holistic approach to addressing the intersectional needs of Black women, Black non-binary people, and Black trans individuals who identify with and feel safe within femme-led spaces.

Our vision as an organisation and for our community is that one day we will live in a society where Black femmes feel confident in reporting their experiences, accessing holistic support services, and being believed, empowered, and supported on their journey to recovery. We envision a society where support services, policies, and communities work together to provide compassionate, culturally informed care and where every Black woman can find the resources she needs to rebuild and thrive.

Our mission is to create wholistic, gender-specialist, culturally specific and trauma-informed safe spaces for Black women and girls affected by or at risk of gender-based violence across England and Wales, as well as campaign to eradicate violence against women and girls in all its forms. We aim to centre Black femmes in every narrative and to provide these services in a safe and Black femme only environment. Over the years, our service has sought to support and empower Black femme survivors to cope and build resilience, be better informed, reduce the risk of further victimisation, improve health and wellbeing, and receive the right support. HERSANA provides advocacy services to clients who have experienced or are at risk of all forms of GBV. Our Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates and dedicated team offer holistic support to survivors navigating the criminal justice system, housing, health, and other immediate and long-term needs.

As a leading expert on violence against women and girls, HERSANA provides accredited and tailored training to a wide range of statutory professional services and workshops to schools, colleges and community groups. We use the knowledge gained through working on the frontlines with clients to advocate for national and local policy change, to improve outcomes statutory guidance for Black femme victims and survivors of GBV. We equally contribute to ongoing research and knowledge development on Black femme specific subjects. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of Black femmes around the country. These resources reflect our dedication to enhancing understanding, support, and empowerment within our community. Additionally, we provide in-person and online therapeutic support to our service users in Sussex, Surrey, and London. Our daily work aims to contribute to and create value within the sector, ensuring Black femmes are not just accommodated but become principal players in the design, delivery, and access to support services

BEING A THERAPY COORDINATOR AT HERSANA

As an experienced Therapy Coordinator you will manage the delivery of and hold clinical responsibility for developing our adult and young people therapy service in London, Surrey and Sussex. The successful candidate will hold a counselling/therapy qualification and will have at least 2 years post-qualification experience of working with people affected by gender-based violence/abuse. You will also hold a BACP, UKCP or HCPC accreditation and have a depth of knowledge, understanding and experience of trauma informed therapeutic support, safeguarding and possess good all-round IT skills.

You will have experience of recruitment, induction, training and line management. You will have experience in delivering clinical supervision or be a skilled and experienced manager who demonstrates a commitment to Black feminist principles and has demonstrable experience of implementing these principles. If successful, you will also be part of the HERSANA Management Team which has operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of HERSANA and its services, in order to meet the aims and objectives of the organisation.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated, and passionate about ending gender-based violence and creating safe spaces for survivors. You will have a "can-do" approach and demonstrable commitment to HERSANA's feminist approach to supporting Black women and girls to be safer.

You will receive training and support for this role, as necessary.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, you’ll need to complete the Application Form, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Section. When completing it please relate your application to the requirements stated in the attached person specification, as shortlisting for interview is dependent on the extent to which your application matches these. We are unable to accept CVs.                                           

The deadline for applications is Saturday 15th February 2025.

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, plus UK public holidays. Flexible working. 5% employer pension contributions. Learning and development. Retailer and restaurant discounts.

REF-219075