First Light is a charity supporting people in Cornwall, Devon, Wiltshire and across England and Wales who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. We are independent of statutory agencies, including the Police, and every year we help thousands of adults and children in England and Wales to lead safer lives, free from violence and abuse.
A great opportunity to work in a small, dynamic and innovative team for Safe Spaces, a free national support service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse, which offers a confidential, personal, and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England, The Church in Wales or The Catholic Church in England and Wales, regardless of disability, age, gender or sexual orientation.
Added Benefits:
Key responsibilities:
To work in a multi-agency setting to provide a pro-active crisis intervention service to adult victims of church related abuse. The post holder will work pro-actively to risk assess and support client needs and develop a comprehensive support plan to help keep victims safe. The key to the success of this role is the use of advocacy and partnership working skills to ensure victims are supported and to access services to which they are entitled.
Essential requirements:
Additional Information: The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring and social media check as part of our Safer Recruitment process. Please note that in some roles staff may be required to work from a home/office base in accordance with our Hybrid Working policy.
Deadline for receipt of applications: Applications will be shortlisted on receipt.
Expected date for interviews: To be arranged in consultation with successfully shortlisted candidates.
If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please assume you have been unsuccessful this time.
Due to Safeguarding requirements we are unable to accept CVs as part of your application, or employ any candidate who has been a client of First Light within the last two years. Please complete application form at the bottom of our website. Ensure that you outline your relevant experience and evidence suitability for the role against the role profile, which is a combined job description and person specification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,956.00-£26,474.00 per year
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Schedule:
Work Location: Remote
£24,956 - £26,474 a year
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