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Are you an experienced IDVA, ready to work with a creative and dynamic team, advocating for women, families and the LGBT+ community who have experienced Domestic Abuse? Then join us to lead a team of specialist caseworkers, supporting survivors to address practical issues and empower them in their recovery! The RISE Team Leader will be a skilled independent domestic and sexual violence advocate who will oversee a small team of case and group workers as well as managing Helpline volunteers. She will be a qualified IDVA and ISVA or be willing to complete the accreditations in the first six months in post. She will hold a caseload of her own and coordinate a team providing support and guidance through a range of interventions and support offers working closely with an experienced Manager and other Team Leaders. Together with their team they will build, maintain and create links to deliver survivor-focused, trauma aware/ responsive support to help survivors and their family to cope and recover. They will be the lead on developing, implementing and coordinating the Helpline, Casework and Projects with day-to-day practice oversight of staff and volunteers. The Team Leader will work co-operatively and flexibly alongside RISE colleagues providing expert input and contributing to the effective running of the organisation as a whole. This post is subject to a DBS check. The deadline for applications is: 2nd August 2026 Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 10th August 2026 This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded women-led, women-centred, and trauma-informed charity with almost 30-years track record in violence against women and girls (VAWG) and LGBT Domestic Abuse. RISE is committed to ending racism and has signed up to the Ending Racism in VAWG commitments. We are committed to actively holding anti-racist values and practices and nurturing the contributions from Black and minoritised women within the sector so that Black and minoritised leadership can grow. RISE is a Disability Confident Employer. Benefits that we can offer in return: 3% employer contribution pension. Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days' annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years plus bank holidays. Employee Assistance programme. Focus on well-being and balancing flexible working alongside RISE's priorities. Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development. Trauma focussed wellbeing support. We really look forward to hearing from you.

RISE is looking for an experienced feminist Housing Outreach and Sanctuary Scheme Caseworker (Maternity Cover) to work closely with our casework and housing team to work with domestic abuse survivors and their families with specific housing-related needs, providing support and guidance related to their housing needs and to their experiences of DVA. About the role: Together with your team you will build, maintain and create links with Brighton and Hove City Council Housing Teams, other housing specialists and local authorities, private landlords, supported housing providers and providers of security solutions to deliver survivor-focussed, trauma aware support to help survivors both access and maintain housing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded women-led, women-centred and trauma informed charity with 30+-years track-record in violence against women and girls (VAWG) and LGBT+ Domestic Abuse. The postholder will be confident with the use of Microsoft Office, able to remain professional when handling confidential material, be an excellent communicator and ideally, have experience of working in a busy office environment. Key responsibilities: Hold a caseload of their own and co-work with a team working with domestic abuse survivors and their families with specific housing-related support needs, providing support and guidance related to their housing/homelessness needs and to their experiences of DVA. Build, maintain and create links with Brighton and Hove City Council Housing Teams, other housing specialists and local authorities, private landlords, supported housing providers and providers of security solutions to deliver survivor-focussed, trauma aware support to help survivors both access and maintain housing. She will implement and coordinate the Sanctuary Scheme within Brighton and Hove to provide security options to make their homes safe with an Outreach / Sanctuary case load. We offer hybrid working with requirements to be onsite. We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. On appointment, you will be expected to complete a DBS disclosure and supply us with references. This role is maternity cover, initially for 9 months, with possible extension. This post is subject to a DBS check. This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded women-led, women-centred, and trauma-informed charity with almost 30-years track record in violence against women and girls (VAWG) and LGBT Domestic Abuse. RISE is committed to ending racism and has signed up to the Ending Racism in VAWG commitments. We are committed to actively holding anti-racist values and practices and nurturing the contributions from Black and minoritised women within the sector so that Black and minoritised leadership can grow. RISE is a Disability Confident Employer. Benefits that we can offer in return: 3% employer contribution pension. Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years plus bank holidays. Employee-assistance programme. Focus on well-being and balancing flexible working alongside RISE s priorities. Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development. Trauma focussed wellbeing support. Flexible working. We really look forward to hearing from you.