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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

Chief Executive

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Current Vacancies

Ref: STOPDA470 Female* Survivor Voice and Activities Coordinator
Jun
30
to Jun 29
East of Hampshire

Ref: STOPDA470 Female* Survivor Voice and Activities Coordinator

We are recruiting a Full Time Female* Survivor Voice and Activities Coordinator

- East Hampshire.

Job Title: Activities Co-Ordinator

Salary: £24,000 - £24,619

Location: East Hampshire

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Ref: STOPDA438 Female* Survivor Voice and Activities Coordinator
Jun
30
to Jun 29
West of Hampshire

Ref: STOPDA438 Female* Survivor Voice and Activities Coordinator

We are recruiting a Full Time Activities Co-Ordinator *Female- East Hampshire.

Job Title: Activities Co-Ordinator

Salary: £24,000 - £24,619

Location: East Hampshire

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Ref: STOPDA527 Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker Women *Female
Jun
26
to Jun 25
Havant

Ref: STOPDA527 Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker Women *Female

Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker Women Havant

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note there is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

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Ref: STOPDA342 Domestic Abuse Outreach Project Worker (Children and Young People) *Female
Jun
23
to Jul 12
West of Hampshire

Ref: STOPDA342 Domestic Abuse Outreach Project Worker (Children and Young People) *Female

We are recruiting a Full Time Domestic Abuse Outreach Project Worker (Children and Young People) *Female

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Ref: STOPDA371 Domestic Abuse (Teenage Exploitation and Abusive Relationships) TEAR Advocate *Female
Jun
23
to Jun 21
West of Hampshire

Ref: STOPDA371 Domestic Abuse (Teenage Exploitation and Abusive Relationships) TEAR Advocate *Female

We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse TEAR (Teenage Exploitation and Abusive Relationships) Advocate *Female

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note there is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

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Ref: STOPDA524 Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)
Jun
22
to Jul 7
West of Hampshire

Ref: STOPDA524 Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)

We are recruiting an Female* Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Location: Eastleigh

Salary: Qualified £26,644,

Unqualified: £24,000

Hours: 37 (Monday -Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm & Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm)

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Ref: STOPDA511 Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker (Children and Young People) *Female
May
26
to May 24
East of Hampshire

Ref: STOPDA511 Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker (Children and Young People) *Female

Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker - Children and Young People *Female

Salary £24,000 - £24,619

Location: East Hampshire

Hours: Full time, 37 hours

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Ref: STOPDA505 Community Development Worker - Harmful Cultural Practices *Female
May
18
to May 18
East of Hampshire

Ref: STOPDA505 Community Development Worker - Harmful Cultural Practices *Female

JOB TITLE: Community Development Worker – Harmful Cultural Practices - STOPDA 505

* This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants are expected to be abuse free in their own lives and are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

The post holder will proactively engage with communities affected by harmful cultural practices including ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage and FGM/C, and provide community based support for adults who have had harmful cultural practices performed on them or who may/whose children may be at risk. The role has a strong focus on human rights, improving safety and empowering women and men from BAMER communities affected by harmful cultural practices.  The post holder will also increase knowledge of harmful cultural practices through delivering training to professionals and community groups.  Whilst the majority of people affected by harmful cultural practices will be women and girls, male victims will also be supported by this project.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Engagement

·         To build trust between with diaspora communities through engaging with community leaders, community groups, religious institutions and other voluntary sector organisations.

·         To respond to the needs of different communities, including those newly arriving to the UK, taking responsibility for learning about different communities.

·         To educate professionals about harmful cultural practices including the different types, prevalence within local diaspora communities, safeguarding and support.

·         To ensure that harmful cultural practices are seen as everybody’s business; including the signs, who is most at risk and what they can do in the event of disclosure or concerns about an individual.

·         To identify long term need for specific support for harmful cultural practices in Hampshire and Portsmouth.

Salary  £26,644

Permanent Contract

37 hours a week 9.30 - 5.30 Monday to Thursday 9.30 - 5.00 Friday

Based in Havant

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close earlier. 

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

To apply please email your completed application form AND equal opportunities form to humanresources@stopdomesticabuse.uk. CV’s are not accepted.

Please put the vacancy reference STOPDA 505 on your application form.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

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Ref: STOPDA504 Outreach Project Worker (Women) *Female
May
18
to Jun 2
East of Hampshire

Ref: STOPDA504 Outreach Project Worker (Women) *Female

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Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker - Women *Female

Salary £24,000 - £24,619

Location: Havant/Fareham/Gosport

Hours: Full time 37 hours.

Contract: Permanent

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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May
17
to Jun 2
Portsmouth

Ref: STOPDA502 Domestic Abuse Behaviour Change Worker (Safe Accommodation) *Female

Domestic Abuse Behaviour Change Worker (Safe Accommodation) STOPDA 502

Workers should be “violence free in their own lives.” Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.

Salary: £26,644

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Contract: Permanent

 MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new project which provides safe accommodation support as part of a sanctuary scheme. This project will provide significant additional support for victims to remain safely in their home and is designed to make the home environment safer for both the victims and their children. Provision will also include support for abusive partners by the way of behaviour change interventions and key work support.

This role will provide support and interventions to those affected by domestic abuse to empower and support and break the cycle of domestic abuse throughout their journey with Stop Domestic Abuse, regardless of risk. You will proactively work to recognise solution focused actions to ensure eradication of domestic abuse from families lives. You will work as part of a team in the given locality delivering specialist high quality, safe and effective domestic abuse support to those experiencing domestic abuse. This exciting project will also deliver a behaviour change intervention (Up2U) which is an innovative programme which seeks to prevent the cycle of abuse. Up2U: My Choice will be delivered to victims and survivors of domestic abuse with complex and multiple needs who, through their own experience of abuse, display unhealthy relationship attitudes and behaviours. It is designed to explore relationship dynamics (romantic, friendships, with children/other family members and professionals) to recognise and manage emotions and thoughts and to develop skills to manage difficult situations. You will empower all victims and survivors to make positive choices, improve self-confidence and self-worth and in turn, for them remaining safely in their homes.

Staff will work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Applicants must have the ability to work flexibly in accordance with client availability and need.

It is essential that the post holder has a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes as these roles cover multiple sites.

It is essential that the postholder has a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes as these roles cover multiple sites.

Please click on links below to download an application pack. Email your completed application and equal opportunity forms to humanresources@stopdomesticabuse.uk.  PLEASE PUT THE REFERENCE NUMBER STOPDA 502 ON THE APPLICATION FORM.

Please note there is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Appointment will be on merit alone.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.   

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close applications earlier.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

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