This is an Independent Gender Violence Advocate post with Refuge's Hertfordshire VAWG Service, supporting survivors of domestic abuse and other violence against women and girls. The work centres on trauma-informed advocacy, safety planning, risk and needs assessments, and coordinating support with partner agencies for women and children. The post is restricted to women under the Equality Act 2010 occupational requirement and needs an enhanced DBS check. Terms are permanent or fixed term, with hours still to be confirmed.
What the job involves
- Provide independent advocacy, practical support and safety planning for survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence
- Conduct risk and needs assessments and develop tailored support plans to reduce risk and improve safety
- Work with statutory and community partner agencies to coordinate support and improve outcomes for survivors
- Support survivors to understand their rights, access services and make informed choices
- Promote safeguarding and respond appropriately to concerns about children or adults at risk
Experience
- Providing needs-led support, advocacy or casework with individuals with complex needs
- Assessing risk, developing support plans and working effectively with partner agencies
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of domestic abuse, gender-based violence and the barriers survivors face when seeking support
- Building trusting relationships and communicating sensitively with people in crisis and trauma
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and empowering survivors to regain control of their lives
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Must be a woman (occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1, Equality Act 2010)
What’s offered
- Clinical supervision and wellbeing support
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working options from day one, where possible
- Learning and development opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
