Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Job at Victim Support (Stoke-on-Trent)

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Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are looking for a Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate who is passio...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

32451.40 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

February 24, 2026

Requirements

Experience of supporting people in vulnerable situations, having worked with victims of domestic violence & abuse
Knowledge of safeguarding issues, legal responsibilities and GDPR & data protection regulations
Have strong crisis management skills to support staff dealing with stressful and difficult situations
Experience of managing a team delivering front line support to victims or domestic abuse or vulnerable people to a high standard
A passion for working with male victim/survivors

Job Responsibility

Effectively manage and develop a high quality, innovative and pro-active domestic abuse service for victims and their children, including those at highest risk
Ensure that the service prioritises the safety, security and dignity of service users and their children
Be the lead in crisis situations and provide advice and guidance on safeguarding issues and information sharing concerns
Work collaboratively with the Management team to achieve the implementation of the business plan and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for clients
Manage a small team, conducting supervision and case reviews to ensure safe practice
Carry a caseload, supporting male domestic abuse victim/survivors to increase their safety
Develop relationships with partner agencies

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Fulltime

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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We have an exciting opportunity for an Safe Accommodation Independent Domestic V...

Location

United Kingdom , Stoke-on-Trent

Salary:

26830.20 - 28611.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

February 23, 2026

Requirements

Experience of providing support those affected by domestic abuse
Experience of undertaking need and risk assessments and creating safety plans
Experience of the MARAC and other partnership processes
Experience of multi agency working

Job Responsibility

Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support
Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse
Promoting the service and raising awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support

What we offer

Flexible working options including hybrid working
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
Pension with 5% employer contribution
Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans

Fulltime

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Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Independent Domestic & Sexual Violence Adv...

Location

United Kingdom , Cumbria

Salary:

26830.20 - 28611.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

February 23, 2026

Requirements

Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse is advantageous
To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values
To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic and/or sexual abuse victim’s/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting

Job Responsibility

Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse
Managing a caseload
identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support
Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe
Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse
Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse across the support sector

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

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Refuge Manager

A long-established women's charity with over 45 years of service is seeking a Re...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

30868.00 GBP / Year

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Managerial qualification (essential)
Senior on-call experience (essential)
Experience within domestic abuse services (strongly preferred)
Ability to speak at least one BME language (required)
Strong cultural awareness and understanding of diverse communities
Ability to lead, support, and develop staff in a specialist women's refuge environment
Excellent communication, safeguarding, and crisis-management skills

Job Responsibility

Managing a small team of 3-4 staff (both full-time and part-time)
Overseeing the work of the IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate)
Managing 4 refuge houses offering 18 bed spaces
Ensuring safe, high-quality support within refuge accommodation
Leading safeguarding, risk management, and crisis intervention
Supporting residents to access appropriate services and rebuild independence
Attending occasional weekend events such as International Women's Day and community activities

What we offer

28 days annual leave + excellent benefits + clinical supervision

Fulltime

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The Senior Executive Assistant provides support to another individual or group o...

Location

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Salary:

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Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous office administration experience preferably within a large and complex financial services or similar organization
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to quickly gain command of new systems
Self-motivated and detail oriented
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Directly support a C16 level manager and generally supports an entire department
Manage day to day calendar(s) of senior management
Coordinate all aspects of executive level manager appointments, meetings, receptions and conference calls
May prepare and review materials and correspondence for meetings
Assist with creation/modification of presentations, spreadsheets, and other various documents
Coordinate travel arrangements
prepare and distribute schedules/agendas for travel
Prepare, reconcile, and track expense reports through Travel and Entertainment Expense system
Order supplies and process invoices through Procure to Pay system
Process and follow-up on Virtual Requests

What we offer

Access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling
Expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy
Resources to manage financial well-being and help plan for the future
Access to an array of learning and development resources
Generous paid time off packages
Resources and tools to volunteer in the communities

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Phlebotomist

Float position will have every other Saturday off; start times vary between 6:00...

Location

United States , Downers Grove; Tinley Park

Salary:

19.80 - 29.70 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function
Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications
Keyboarding and typing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good listening skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Job Responsibility

Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety
Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement
Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol
Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary
Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times
Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol
Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing
Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests
Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures
Answers and screens telephone calls

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime

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We are seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join our thriving Sydney team to wo...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Stantec

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Town/Urban Planning or a related discipline
Minimum 5yrs of previous transport planning experience, ideally in consultancy
Ability to describe complex transport issues in an easy to understand and presentable manner
Desire to work across multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in data extraction, evaluation and analysis
Ideally advanced GIS skills and experience

Job Responsibility

Managing, leading and delivering transport planning projects including but not limited to active transport strategies, parking strategies, integrated transport plans, precinct master planning, public transport advisory, network studies, transport management and accessibility plans (TMAP)
Working with and mentoring junior colleagues in the team
Support the team and group leaders with resource planning
Manage and deliver a variety of transport planning projects
Prepare transport planning and multi-disciplinary proposals and feasibility studies
Provide technical guidance with regards to transport planning and engineering solutions for our clients and contractors
Advise in relation to compliance with regulatory requirements, innovative solutions and industry guidelines
Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and work with an energetic and motivated team of professionals in a supportive and encouraging environment

What we offer

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
Professional Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program

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Driver

A Driver role could be just the job for you. Not only that you’ll make a huge di...

Location

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Salary:

12.40 GBP / Hour

Choice Care Group

Expiration Date

March 11, 2026

Requirements

Full UK driving License

Job Responsibility

Transporting staff to and from the service for their shifts from various pick up and drop off locations around the local areas at the beginning and end of their shifts
Assisting the service by transporting service users to and from activities around the local areas
Assisting the service by transporting service users to and from supermarkets to collect shopping
Completing regular vehicle checks
To keep adequate records of the use of vehicles
Ensuring vehicles are clean and refuelled as needed
Assisting the Service Manager by booking in general maintenance and repairs of vehicles
To attend and contribute to staff meetings

What we offer

Refer a Friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
Free monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected randomly, receive £500 each, tax-free
Blue Light Card eligibility
Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education

Parttime

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Victim Support

Location:
United Kingdom , Stoke-on-Trent

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Expiration:
February 26, 2026

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