Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advisor

Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advisor

Join Asha Projects and make a difference in the lives of South Asian women and their children experiencing domestic violence. Established in 1984, Asha Projects is a specialist Black and Minoritised women’s organisation run for and by South Asian women. We provide safe temporary accommodation, advice, advocacy, mental health therapeutic services, and resettlement support. Our mission is to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and empower women to build lives free of oppression, violence, and injustice.

We are seeking a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advisor to provide high-quality refuge accommodation and support. The role involves working within an intersectional framework to ensure inclusivity, liaising with agencies, providing advocacy and emotional support, and developing peer-to-peer support among residents. You will also manage housing, ensure health and safety, and handle financial responsibilities, all while maintaining professional boundaries and up-to-date case files.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working with women affected by domestic violence, strong advocacy skills, and a good understanding of social issues impacting South Asian women. Proficiency in English and a South Asian language, along with computer skills, is essential.

Flexibility Clause: To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required, 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 at the appropriate grade.

Terms: All posts at Asha Projects are subject to the availability of funding. This post is offered for a fixed term period and is subject to a probationary period of three months. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team at Asha Projects and help us in our mission to end violence against women and girls.

To learn more about the responsibilities and requirements of the role please see the Job Description attachment

This vacancy is restricted to women of South Asian origin due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.