Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid

Birmingham and Solihull Women's aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. C ould you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region's leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. To assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to women and their children living in the refuge. BSWA provides safe secure accommodation to some of the most vulnerable women and children therefore in order to ensure we provide maximum support and safety it is essential that our service is available to them 24/7. We do this through operating an on-site rota that covers weekends, evenings and bank holidays as well as a 24 hour call out system. seeking a refuge project worker to join our emergency accommodation refuge housing team. - Providing practical and emotional support to women and children affected by domestic violence - Offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc. - Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies - Working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults Benefits 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Up to 6% matched pension contribution Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) Cycle to Work scheme Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September.

Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region's leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. Key Responsibilities: To deliver a high-quality support and advocacy service to women subjected to domestic violence, who are involved in private family law proceedings To work alongside court partners to help ensure women's and children's voices are heard through the proceedings and safety prioritised. Experience required: - Providing emotional and practical support to Women & Children affected by domestic violence - Of offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc. -Of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies - Working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults - Of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies Benefits 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Up to 6% matched pension contribution Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) Cycle to Work scheme Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September.

About Us Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region's leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. Key Responsibilities - To develop and deliver family support and play sessions to children, young people and their mothers in refuge and the community. To lead on domestic violence awareness raising sessions with children/young people and professionals. Experience Required - Working within a children and family setting with women and children affected by domestic violence Assessing and working to meet children's needs in a holistic way Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies Delivering play activities for children Delivering training and awareness sessions Working within safeguarding guidelines and legislation to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults Benefits 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Up to 6% matched pension contribution Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) Cycle to Work scheme Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact us via our website. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September.

Birmingham and Solihull Women's aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region's leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. Key Responsibilities: To assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the young women's refuge To ensure a high-quality standard of service in the refuge To develop and deliver a front-line service offering support, advice and guidance to young women, and their children, living in the refuge Experience Required Of providing practical and emotional support to young women and children affected by domestic violence Of offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc Of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies Of working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 21st and 28th September

About Us Birmingham and Solihull Women s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. Key Responsibilities - To work as part of the Management Team with specific responsibility for managing the young women s refuge accommodation, ensuring a high-quality service for young women and children who have experienced domestic violence. To support and supervise a staff team, in the development and delivery of services for young women and children in refuge. Experience Required - - Working with young women and children affected by domestic violence - Project Management - Supervising staff/volunteers - Developing strong working relationships with other organisations, both voluntary and statutory - Managing safeguarding issues for vulnerable young women and children - Monitoring and evaluating projects, producing relevant reports and implementing learning - Experience working with case management systems Benefits 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Up to 6% matched pension contribution Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary) Cycle to Work scheme Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team via our website. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Friday 22nd May. Interviews will take place 11th June.