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.