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This is an exciting opportunity to steer Asylum Aid at an important time in its 30-year existence. As Executive Director you will be responsible for delivering on our strategy for impact. You will oversee our work to increase access to expert, trauma-informed legal representation to those in the asylum, trafficking and statelessness systems and lead our policy and strategic legal work to achieve systemic change that contributes towards our vision. You will line manage the Director of Legal Casework to oversee the provision of supportive and enabling leadership to Asylum Aid caseworkers so that they can continue to deliver high quality expert advice in complex cases, while being supported in their professional development and wellbeing. You will also manage and develop the work of our welfare advice team within the Westminster Advice Services Partnership and beyond, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the sector to build capacity and increase our impact. The ideal candidate, who may be legally qualified, will have experience of leadership in the charity/NGO sector and a sound understanding of the asylum, human rights and trafficking processes in the UK and the legal frameworks which govern the protection of refugees, survivors of trafficking and stateless people, and of the role of law in achieving system change. We are looking for someone who is strategically minded and passionate about providing supportive and inclusive leadership to our expert team. You will be committed to our objectives and to the role which expert legal representation plays in enabling people in need of protection in the UK to obtain it. As is the nature of this sector, the role may be exposed to a high volume of traumatic and distressing material and, whilst they will be supported by the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and surrounding team, the candidate should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of good self-care principles in an intense work environment and dissemination of those principles to junior members of the team. Key Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and strategy: Be responsible, with the support of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO, for the development, implementation and monitoring of Asylum Aid's organisational strategy Provide leadership and strategic direction at Asylum Aid in accordance with its aims and objectives, with the support of the Director of Legal Casework Act as external spokesperson for Asylum Aid, maintaining and strengthening Asylum Aid's position as a leader in the refugee rights, statelessness and legal aid sectors; Work collaboratively with others in the sector to promote and strengthen Asylum Aid's work, identify and establish potential partnerships, with the support of the Director of Legal Casework; Work collaboratively with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and Executive Leadership team to drive the implementation of the Group strategic framework; Ensure that all reporting and monitoring requirements are met to support fundraising, contract compliance and monitoring strategic impact; Support the cross collaboration of the Asylum Aid team with the Helen Bamber Foundation team and play an active part in the management of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. Governance: Act as the Data Protection Supervisor with responsibility for data protection and cyber security within Asylum Aid Together with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and designated safeguarding leads, be responsible for child and adult safeguarding within Asylum Aid In collaboration with the Director of Legal Casework, ensure compliance by Asylum Aid with all legal and regulatory obligations, including the Legal Aid Agency contract, the Immigration Advice Authority and Solicitors Regulation Authority; Lead on the preparation and presentation of quarterly reports on Asylum Aid's activities, strategy and risks to the Asylum Aid Board, the Finance and Fundraising Committee and the People and Governance Committee; Lead on the preparation of the Trustees' annual report and ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are adequate to enable reporting on Asylum Aid's activities and impact. Management and Supervision: Responsible for line management of the Director of Legal Casework and Welfare Advice service coordinator, and other team supervisors as required; Together with the Group Director of People, responsible for Human Resources and implementation of the People Strategy within Asylum Aid, including development and implementation of HR policies and procedures; Together with the Director of Legal Casework and team supervisors, drive the effective management and supervision of the Asylum Aid team and ensure that they comply with relevant professional standards and accreditation; Foster a supportive and inclusive team culture at Asylum Aid in which each member feels valued and supported to develop professionally and to perform to the best of their ability; Ensure the team's well-being and that self-care practices are established and work in tandem with the Director of Legal Casework and supervisors to ensure trauma-informed ways of working. Policy & Strategic Legal Work: Together with the Group Director of Policy, identify policy priorities and coordinate the preparation of evidence and briefings drawing on Asylum Aid's experience and expertise to influence system change; Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with sector colleagues to support joint strategic engagement including policy advocacy and strategic legal work; Work closely with the Director of Legal Casework and team supervisors to drive changes in the UK asylum, trafficking and statelessness systems through strategic legal work. Finance & Fundraising: Work closely with the CEO and the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Finance Team to set and manage budget(s) and general financial matters for Asylum Aid Together with the Director of Legal Casework and the Group Finance Team, establish systems for monitoring legal aid Work In Progress and billing, and securing casework income including legal aid, and inter partes income from judicial review cases; Work closely with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Fundraising and Communications Team to secure funding for Asylum Aid from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, corporate philanthropy and major donors; Ensure that Legal Aid and other income is maximised, and targets are achieved. Other duties: Manage the recruitment and supervision of volunteers where necessary in collaboration with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Volunteers Coordinator; Support the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Facilities team to ensure the smooth running of the office and that the facilities meet the needs of Asylum Aid; Work outside normal office hours as required and travel in order to carry out the responsibilities of the post. To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates because we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in. We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds, especially people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration or trauma and of the housing and welfare system, who are under-represented in our organisation. We recognise and value the role of lived experience in meeting the needs of our clients and acknowledge the under-representation of people with lived experience of forced migration and statelessness in the advice sector. We value experience gained overseas as well as in the UK. We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network and access other information and resources at which may help in preparing your job application. Please complete the form on their website to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application. How to apply The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 10am on 26 January 2026. The website form will ask you to: Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role. Upload your current CV . click apply for full job details

Job Title: Floating Support Worker Location: Warwickshire Salary: £15,514.27 per annum Contract type: Part Time, Permanent Hours: 22.5 hours per week This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Floating Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our dispersed refuge accommodation in Warwickshire. This service will provide emergency accommodation across Warwickshire with high-quality domestic abuse support, by-and-for services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. The post holder will provide high quality support and safety planning to survivors and their children who are fleeing domestic abuse. This includes enabling survivors to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge s philosophical principles. The Floating Support Worker (FSW) will carry a caseload of survivors of domestic abuse to enable them to provide a more holistic and intensive support package. They will work closely with survivors from the point of crisis through to move on from the emergency accommodation. FSWs will work in partnership with both statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that the whole range of survivors needs are met. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. Closing Date: 09:00am 28 January 2026 Interview Date: 16 February 2026

We're looking for a kind, empathetic and resilient female Refuge Children's Worker to join our Homelessness and Complex needs Service in Tower Hamlets. £14,000.00 per annum, working 20 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Are you looking for a rewarding role working with families who have fled domestic abuse? We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our refuge team. This is a fixed term contract until May 2026 with possibility of extension What you'll do: To ensure that the needs of children and young people in the refuge are assessed as part of admission and the duration of their stay To plan and implement a programme of therapeutic and recreational activities for children and young people living both at the refuge and in the community, as well as play-work and activity trips To provide individual, age-appropriate key working sessions for children of all ages. With a focus on safeguarding, including risk and safety planning, emotional & physical health & wellbeing, education and social & family networks To encourage and support mothers to build loving and consistent relationships with their children This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement Flexible Open to feedback and self-development Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments Mission & Values 'Working with people to make choices, achieve goals and take control of their live through high quality care, support and housing' What you'll bring: Essential: A recognised qualification in childcare such as NVQ level 3, NNEB/DCE, Experience of working with children of all ages Experience of working with children who've experienced domestic abuse Ability to communicate effectively with children of different ages and backgrounds, and help them communicate their experiences Experience of planning, facilitating, evaluating and recording group play Experience of writing Reports Ability to work flexibly around working hours Desirable: Experience of working with children in a residential setting Experience of delivering domestic abuse recovery programmes Experience of coproducing delivery outcomes and gathering evidence in accordance with them About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description

Housing Advice Worker Newport 24, hours Permanent Want to support people at critical moments? As a Housing Advice Worker in Newport , you'll give fast, clear advice to people facing domestic abuse and housing crisis. You'll join a Welsh charity known for trauma-informed, high-quality support. You will Help vulnerable women stay safely in their homes Provide housing and safety advice Complete risk assessments Work with police, refuge providers and housing teams Support those who need to flee to crisis accommodation Keep accurate case notes and updates This role suits you if You have experience in domestic abuse, housing or community support You work well under pressure You can explain options clearly You understand safeguarding You want a role where your decisions matter Why you'll enjoy it Supportive colleagues Trauma-informed culture Real training and growth A safe, reflective environment Pay & Hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (35 hours) 24,222 per annum If the Housing Advice Worker in Newport role feels right, apply or speak with Moesha at Moxie People . Not sure? Reach out to Moesha for a friendly chat. This role is open to women only as an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, due to the nature of the work and the level of support required by the women accessing these services.

Head of Scotland Clinical Services - Innovation Lead Contract: Permanent (Also open to quick-start short term contracts) Hours: 32 per week Location: Glasgow Starting Salary: £62,843 pro rata per annum (FTE £68,735) Closing Date: 11 January 2026 Expected Date of Interviews: We will interview candidates as they apply. We encourage prompt applications and reserve the right to close the vacancy early Job Ref: Would you like to join a powerful and passionate human rights organisation and make a positive difference to the lives of survivors of torture and organised violence? We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Clinical Services to innovate our current clinical services in Scotland with new model(s) of rehabilitation provision for survivors of torture. You will be bringing your change management skills to facilitate the transition. This role comes at a time of full Board and senior management enthusiasm and support for piloting new models of clinical working that can be flexible and agile to respond to the wider dispersal of survivors across Scotland, and that are co-designed with our survivors. You will lead and coordinate a team of highly skilled and dedicated clinicians, in the service delivery of a range of NICE guideline recommended therapy interventions, offered to our clients, who are survivors of torture and organised violence. You will report to the Associate Director of Clinical Services and operate as an integral part of the Clinical Services Team including our Manchester and London centres. In this varied and interesting role, you will enjoy co-working with colleagues from across the charity from wide ranging disciplines including: our Survivor Leadership and Influencing Directorate; our Policy and Advocacy team; our medical legal and health assessment doctors; our legal and welfare experts; and our fundraisers. About the Role This is a wide-ranging position and your key areas of responsibility will include: Alongside the Associate Director, leading on innovating Freedom from Torture's current Scotland clinical rehabilitation service, providing strong change management leadership through transitions. Designing, piloting and developing accompanying policies, protocols and systems. Developing partnerships to support our clinical offer and to explore income generation. Supporting the fundraising team to secure grants and ensure we deliver on our commitments. Responsibility for managing, coordinating, leading and developing the clinical services function of the Glasgow team, which provides clinical services to adults, young people & families: includes care co-ordination, pain management, evidence based therapies, welfare and legal advice, health assessments and pain management; lead delivery of evidenced based practice, clinical standards, quality initiatives and audit based services. Championing people development: working collaboratively with the Scotland team; encouraging, developing and enhancing skills of others within a supportive environment About You This is an important role within Freedom from Torture. We are particularly interested in your experience of change management and innovation. To be successful you will have a high level of commitment to maintaining excellent standards of client care and service delivery. You will have knowledge of appropriate clinical standards and external regulatory bodies together with sound financial awareness and experience of balancing the provision of quality care against budgetary parameters. You will be a Psychologist registered with HCPC, an accredited Psychological therapist, e.g. CBT therapist or Psychotherapist, a registered Nurse (Mental Health) or Social Worker, and you will bring professional experience of working with clients with complex PTSD. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum. Experience of successfully leading and influencing clinical teams within community or health care settings is essential. Contract Information We are eager to recruit an energetic, committed and talented professional for this role and can be flexible with the contract. We are eager to move quickly and if you are successful candidate we can onboard you with us at speed. In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day (pro rata) annual leave entitlement, 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution), and flexible working opportunities. Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality. Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range for full time 35 hours is £68,735 - £79,732 To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please go to our website. Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position. Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK. We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work. Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory PVG disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references. Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Role: Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisor Based: Remote Rate: £18 umb Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temporary until March 2026 Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week, Monday Sunday, work from home. 24-hour service - Rota Pattern including evenings, weekends, and nights. 1 2 days per month in central London are desirable (but not compulsory) for wellbeing and development Our client, a national Domestic Abuse charity, is looking for several Helpline Advisors to join their team, providing high-quality, empowering, emotional, and practical support, assistance, and information to women and those supporting them who contact the Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline Synopsis of duties: To participate in answering helpline calls and online communication inquiries on a 24-hour rota system, responding to women experiencing domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and family and friends supporting them, by providing trauma-informed emotional support and practical help, led by the caller s needs. To support and advise other professionals in their delivery of services to women experiencing domestic abuse and liaise with agencies on behalf of callers as necessary, including searching for vacancies and making referrals to women s refuges when needed. To work in partnership with other agencies to contribute to the design of interventions and plans which protect survivors and their children whilst maintaining an independent role on behalf of the survivors, keeping their safety central to the plans. To provide independent assessment, advice and support across all facets of domestic abuse, whether physical, psychological, emotional, financial or controlling behaviour by informing women of the dynamics around these behaviours and providing callers with information around the laws and services that exist to support and protect women. To provide one-to-one support and safety planning to high-risk women, often at the point of crisis. To establish the risks to and the needs of survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, by providing practical and emotional support and non-directive safety planning, and appropriate signposting. To ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the service manager or on-call manager. To listen and assess each interaction individually to ensure the support and assistance given to callers is appropriate and of the highest standard. To manage high call and response volumes, ensuring continuity of service levels and use best judgment and practices to manage time effectively To maintain up-to-date knowledge of women s rights and entitlements when fleeing domestic abuse, including but not limited to civil and criminal law, housing, benefits, and other relevant legal measures. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of resources and services for women fleeing domestic abuse, both statutory and voluntary. To ensure a quality service is given to women regardless of class/culture/language/religion, or sexual orientation; to speak with callers via Language Line when needed To recognise, respect and address the needs of service-users who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the advocacy service, including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBT communities, disabled people and other hard-to-reach groups To respond and provide high-quality support and advice to women, families and professionals via additional platforms and communication methods, notably web forms and live webchat, where safe and appropriate to do so and maintain appropriate records. To ensure helpline database records are completed accurately and promptly To contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the Helpline service. To ensure systems of information and dissemination are of a high standard, ensuring callers receive quality support and referral services. To undertake efficient handover and debriefing after each shift (e.g. update on referrals, admissions, vacancies) and ensure relevant information and issues are passed Essential Requirements: In-depth knowledge and understanding of the issues facing women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and/or sexual violence. An understanding of the impact of multiple, intersecting oppressions (e.g., sexism, racism, homophobia, ableism, etc) and the consequent barriers for some survivors of domestic abuse to accessing services. Knowledge and understanding of trauma and trauma symptoms. At least two years experience working within the domestic abuse sector (desirable). Experience in conducting needs and risk assessments. Experience in providing needs-led support to clients with a variety of support needs. Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with other agencies. DBS dated within the last 6 months or on the update service MUST BE ABLE TO START ON 12TH JANUARY 2026! Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Apricus Resourcing are currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Safe Refuge Housing Support Worker: Supporting clients in CR4 post code area of Merton in South West London bordering Surrey. The role is working full time with standard hours 37.5 hours Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) no part time option currently advertised sadly. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence. Applicants should have experience supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs from a wide range of challenging, including domestic abuse, mental health issues and substance misuse. This includes delivering high-quality floating or outreach support, developing support plans, conducting risk assessments, and liaising with external professionals. Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the ability to accurately record casework using computer systems is essential. In return for your commitment, we are able to offer a very competitive rate of £15.91 per hour rising to £16.22 per hour after 12 weeks service. Benefits else can you expect from Apricus? Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate Dedicated Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required. Excellent efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time. The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else. Leading £300 Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus

Fire and Security Engineer South London £36,000- £45,000 Per Annum Fire and Security Engineer Package Overview: £36,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary + Overtime (Negotiable depending on experience) Full-Time, Permanent Monday to Friday Hours Area Covered: South London & the surrounding areas Company Overview Fire and Security Engineer Our Client are currently looking for a Fire and Security Engineer to join their highly valued team on a full-time, permanent basis. With many years experience in the industry, they re entering another period of growth and are looking to expand their team due to customer demand. Fire and Security Engineer Role and Responsibilities: Installation, Service, Repair, Fault-finding & Maintenance of Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV & Access Control Systems Field based role, covering a number of sites Working on a range of brands of manufacturer Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered Carry out effective communication with customers at all times Ensure tasks are completed efficiently Providing support to team members where required Fire and Security Engineer Skills and Experience Required : A full UK driving licence or equivalent (Essential) A drive and enthusiasm to grab hold of opportunities Ideally you will have at least 3 years experience working within the Fire and Security Sector Considering applicants with all or single discipline providing you are willing to train Knowledge of a range of manufacturers Desirable qualifications include: IPAF, CSCS/ ECS, FIA and/or City & Guilds A positive attitude and the ability to self-motivate is a must Benefits of this Fire and Security Engineer position include: Competitive basic salary of up to £45,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on skills and experience) Company vehicle & fuel card Plenty of overtime available if wanted Opportunity to earn more money via the on-call rota Annual leave provided Pension scheme On-going training opportunities Travel Pay DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW Get Staff acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful. Industry Key Words: Fire & Security, Installation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer, Fire and Security Engineer, Security Engineer, Fire Alarm, Security Systems Engineer, Fire Extinguisher, Emergency Lighting, Nurse Call Systems, Disabled Refuge Systems, Fire Systems Engineer, Fire Engineer, Senior Fire Engineer, Fire & Security Systems Engineer, CCTV, Close Circuit Television, Automatic Number Plate Recognition, ANPR, Access Control, Door Entry, Automated Gates, Commissioning, Life Safety, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Intruder Alarm, Fire Suppression, Fire Protection, Hikvision, Dahua, Qvis, Galaxy, Texecom, Scantronic, Paxton, PAC, Net2, Wisenet, Morley, Advanced, Kentec, C-tec, Gent, Hojicki, HiFire, Pelco, Menvier, Concept Pro, Haes, Notifier.

Children, Young People & Families Development Worker - Domestic Abuse Services Location: Brighton & Hove Salary: £26,208 per annum Vacancy Type : Full-time Closing date: 27 January, 2026 This post is restricted to female applicants only under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. The role is based within a female-only domestic abuse refuge, where the provision of services requires a female worker to ensure the privacy, dignity, and safety of residents Salary £26,208 per annum and great benefits including: 26 holiday per year with the option to trade and buy more Health plan Discounts in high street shops including technology Cycle to work scheme No weekend working Casual dress code Local and national training opportunities Do you want to work for a company that encourages you to bring your whole self to work? Do you want to work with a team that truly puts the survivors at the heart of everything they do? If the answer is yes, then this is the place for you. Their Refuge in Brighton provides an excellent opportunity for you to become a Children, Young People & Families Development Worker, where you will be empowered an encouraged to support children young people and families to reach their full potential and work with a dynamic team of specialist domestic abuse support workers. Your unique skills and attributes will be used to support children and young people on a day-to-day basis, allowing them to gain the tools to live a life free from abuse. Typical Day as a Children, Young People & Families Development Worker; Daily team brief with your team Using My Star to create support plans with the children and young people. Offer emotional support and wellbeing interventions. Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, actions and goals setting and regular reviews. Organising activities and play groups for the younger children and an afterschool club for the older children. Assisting the families to source education for the children and young people Attending multi-agency meetings Work in partnership with the Play Therapy Worker. You will bring; Passion to support their survivors to live their best life, working collaboratively with an eye for detail. They understand that not everyone has all the experience they'd like so if you have a "can do" positive attitude and a zest for supporting people, the rest they can teach you! They'd like experience of creating person-centred support plans and supporting survivors to work to the plans. You'll have the ability to work using your initiative, remaining calm under pressure and have a resilient approach. If you're new to their sector, tell them about your transferrable skills. Discover the organisation : They have 20+ years' experience delivering refuge, safe accommodation and community based domestic abuse services. Their services include Women and Children's Refuges, LGBTQ+ Safe Space, a South Asian Women's Refuge and dispersed accommodation to support those that are unable to access traditional Refuges such as male survivors, those with pets and those facing multiple and complex disadvantage. Their dispersed model of safe accommodation ensures equal access for all. the organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 39,000 homes, serving 82,000 survivors across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. they're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 800 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. The organisation reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply.