Work for us
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Stop Domestic Abuse.
Stop Domestic Abuse provides all services to those affected by domestic abuse including so called ‘honour’ based violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and other harmful cultural practices.
Our vision is ‘A World Without Domestic Abuse’ and we are dedicated to empowering victims and survivors to live their life free from abuse.
We are in an exciting time, following a period of growth where we consolidated our role as the principal provider of all domestic abuse services across all 11 Hampshire districts and Portsmouth.
With growth comes opportunity. We are investing in our organisational infrastructure to ensure we can respond to and reach more of those affected by domestic abuse. We will continue to prioritise our core values and implement new and innovative approaches to support long term sustainability and meet service demand.
Our staff are committed, responsive, and resilient. If you feel you have the commitment and passion to join our expanding team, we would love to hear from you.
Claire Lambon
CEO
Stop Domestic Abuse
SAFEGUARDING & PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
Stop Domestic Abuse is committed to protecting all women, men, young people and children who use its services from abuse. Stop Domestic Abuse will not tolerate any kind of abusive behaviour regardless of the age, status or position of the perpetrator and the age, status or position of the person experiencing the abuse. Stop Domestic Abuse is committed to providing a service delivery environment which is free from abuse. Stop Domestic Abuse will therefore:
Undertake checks on all staff and volunteers at the recruitment stage.
Ensure that staff, volunteers, trustees and clients maintain appropriate boundaries at all times.
Operate confidential reporting systems so that anyone who suspects that abuse is taking place or is concerned about it can ‘whistleblow’
Operate clear processes for safeguarding at all times.
Take action against staff, volunteers, trustees or clients who use their positions, or any influence, power or authority they may have to abuse others or the organisation.
In upholding this commitment to an abuse-free environment, Stop Domestic Abuse will provide training, support and supervision to staff along with clear policies and procedures to which they must work. In turn, staff will provide the necessary support to clients to assist them to uphold an abuse-free environment. Stop Domestic Abuse has a designated safeguarding representative.
EQUITY, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT Stop Domestic Abuse
Stop Domestic Abuse actively promotes equity, equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels, including its employees, clients and stakeholders. Ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues allows us to have a workforce that is representative of our local community.
Equality of opportunity and respect for the individual are part of Stop Domestic Abuse’s principles and values. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are from minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled, neurodiverse and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sexual Harassment Zero-Tolerance
Stop Domestic Abuse has taken a proactive zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment which comprises of a policy in line with Employment Law, which details clear reporting lines. All colleagues are expected to read and accept the policy confirming that they are aware of their rights and responsibilities. Risk assessments are undertaken at third party locations to protect Stop Domestic Abuse’s colleagues. Stop Domestic Abuse will act on all raised concerns, ensuring a thorough investigation takes place.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT COMMITTED EMPLOYER
Stop Domestic Abuse is committed to the Disability Confident scheme helping us make the most of the opportunities provided by employing those that have a disability, long term health condition or are neurodiverse.
The scheme helps us remove barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions meaning we can also fully support current employees with disabilities. We are now working hard to champion best practice in order to progress to Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2). If you are looking to apply for a job at Stop Domestic Abuse and would like further information about how we can support you please contact humanresources@stopdomesticabuse.uk
