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Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
Yellow Door
Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid)
£24586 - £29465 per annum
Full-time
Contract (12 Months FTC )
Job description
Would you like to be part of an innovative, friendly and dynamic team committed to making a difference by supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse? Yellow Door services are seeking a motivated practitioner who shares our values for delivering the very best in domestic and sexual abuse prevention and response.
Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
We are looking for a versatile and innovative individual who is passionate about engaging and supporting those from marginalised and or disadvantaged groups. You will provide person-centred advocacy support to people affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse and harmful practices, working with people who may be marginalised or disadvantaged due to their disability, ethnicity, sexuality, language or communication needs or other barriers to accessing support. You will raise awareness of the advocacy support available through community outreach, educational sessions and professional training. You will build relationships with local agencies to develop partnership working. You will have an understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment and experience of advocating for service users. We actively encourage applicants from all parts of our diverse communities including Disabled People.
The successful applicant will have strong communication and advocacy skills and knowledge of the impact of domestic and sexual abuse.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,586.00 - £29,465.00
Contract: Fixed term 12-month contract (possible extension subject to further funding)
Starting salary dependent on skills and experience
Please note that there is no closing date for this post. We will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed, we will contact you and discuss any needs you may have to help you present as well as possible.
Yellow Door works across Southampton & Hampshire and is based near central Southampton with free staff parking and opportunities for professional development. Working hours negotiable but some early evening hours may be required. We are an equal opportunities employer and operate a TOIL system to support flexible working.
If you think you might be what we are looking for but want to know a bit more, we’d love to hear from you.
REF-214 778
Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
We are looking for a versatile and innovative individual who is passionate about engaging and supporting those from marginalised and or disadvantaged groups. You will provide person-centred advocacy support to people affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse and harmful practices, working with people who may be marginalised or disadvantaged due to their disability, ethnicity, sexuality, language or communication needs or other barriers to accessing support. You will raise awareness of the advocacy support available through community outreach, educational sessions and professional training. You will build relationships with local agencies to develop partnership working. You will have an understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment and experience of advocating for service users. We actively encourage applicants from all parts of our diverse communities including Disabled People.
The successful applicant will have strong communication and advocacy skills and knowledge of the impact of domestic and sexual abuse.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,586.00 - £29,465.00
Contract: Fixed term 12-month contract (possible extension subject to further funding)
Starting salary dependent on skills and experience
Please note that there is no closing date for this post. We will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed, we will contact you and discuss any needs you may have to help you present as well as possible.
Yellow Door works across Southampton & Hampshire and is based near central Southampton with free staff parking and opportunities for professional development. Working hours negotiable but some early evening hours may be required. We are an equal opportunities employer and operate a TOIL system to support flexible working.
If you think you might be what we are looking for but want to know a bit more, we’d love to hear from you.
REF-214 778
Posted on: 13 June 2024
Closing date: 05 July 2024 at 01:00
Job ref: 214778
Tags: Support Worker
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