Job Description

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Are you looking for your next career move?

Are you looking for a challenge?

Do you want be part of an organisation that works to end violence and abuse in our community?

We are currently recruiting for a Cultural Specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are committed to operating within the legal framework of the Equality Act 2010. As our organisation qualifies for an exemption under Section 9 of the Act, we only recruit female candidates for this role. This exemption is applied lawfully and in accordance with the specific occupational requirements of our organisation.

Job Summary

Location :

Predominantly Remote, a requirement to attend quartely team meetings in person (in Essex) and 2 full day Team training events

Type:

Remote - with requirement to come into the office 1 to 2 days per month

Salary:

30,000.00

Hours :

37.5 hours per week

Term:

Permanent

Main Responsibilities

1. Identify any safeguarding issues within the services for adults at risk and/or children and follow organisational safeguarding procedures to ensure the swift reporting of concerns to social services and taking any internal actions necessary.

2. In line with the new Domestic Abuse Act, assess children's needs as victims in their own right, making referrals to Children's Services for specialist interventions where necessary.

3. Provide services to support individuals from Global Majority groups who have experienced domestic abuse including 'so called' honour-based violence, forced marriage and female genital mutilation and or insecure immigration status.

4. Risk assess new referrals for the service using the Save Lives DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour-Based Violence) tool and make referrals for high risk individuals as per the local MARAC arrangements.

5. Provide agile safety planning for each referral which recognises the dynamic nature of risk within domestic abuse situations.

6. Formulate client-led, holistic support plans and advocate for clients in a range of areas including housing, health, social services, legal and civil orders and children.

7. Advocate for the specialist cultural needs of Global Majority women and children referred to refuge within the partnership portfolio.

8. Deliver awareness raising of domestic abuse within local Global Majority community groups and support services.

9. Deliver training to statutory and voluntary sector professionals.

10. Identify Global Majority groups and relevant contacts within these communities and seek to understand the difficulties which prevent them from receiving support from domestic abuse providers.

11. Ensure the timely input of data into the online case management tool for effective reporting of outputs and outcomes.

12. Support the attainment and maintenance of quality standards including Women's Aid National Quality Standards.

13. Act in a professional manner at all times, communicating effectively, building and sustaining effective and appropriate relationships at all times with survivors, colleagues and partners.

14. Manage a case load ensuring each survivor receives a responsive and appropriate service individual to their needs.

15. Support the empowerment of the survivors and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation, and help them regain control of their lives.

16. Support high risk survivors at court hearings relating to the domestic abuse they have experienced.

17. Ensure that all safeguarding measures are delivered in respect of the service-users and their children and that at all times you adhere strictly to policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

18. Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising, providing training and institutional advocacy.

19. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the service works in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all.

20. Remain up to date and compliant with all organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.

21. Participate as required in the delivery of contingency plans outside of the normal shift pattern.

22. Participate in Health and Safety procedures to ensure a safety-first workplace culture is maintained.

23. Regularly update knowledge around domestic abuse, interpersonal violence and the wider VAWG context.

24. Maintain strict confidentiality, professional boundaries and security procedures.

25. Participate in an out of hours on call service on a rota basis when required

26. Participate in Health and Safety procedures to ensure a safety-first workplace culture is maintained.

27. Regularly update knowledge around domestic abuse, interpersonal violence and the wider VAWG context.

28. Maintain strict confidentiality, professional boundaries and security procedures.

29. Participate in an out of hours on call service on a rota basis.

GENERAL:

1. Identify own training and development needs and participate in all training courses relevant to the Changing Pathway's commitment to providing high quality services.

2. Work at all times with due regard to the policies and procedures of Changing Pathways, including financial regulations, participating in their development and amendment where required.

3. Willingness to work outside normal working hours including evenings and weekends and to participate in promotional, fundraising and income generating events, activities and any other duties as may be reasonably required by the organisation.

OTHER:

1. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check which will be carried out at appointment of a candidate.

2. This post is subject to completion of a six-month probationary period.

3. Must be mobile to visit sites and work across the whole contract area as required. This may involve occasional evening and weekend working.

4. Business Insurance to be applied to personal insurance.

5. A valid driving licence and own transport is essential for this post.

6. Post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

This job description is not designed to provide an exhaustive list of tasks and therefore the post holder is expected to undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the post as specified by their line manager.

We do not accept CV applications. If you are interested in the above role, please go to our website https://changingpathways.org/get-involved/jobs/ and download the application pack and application forms

Please email your application forms to

welcome@changingpathways.org

Stating the job you are applying for in the subject title.

Closing date for applications :

31st December 2025

Changing Pathways has a strict no-agency policy.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs or proposals from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or candidate details sent to us without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Changing Pathways, and we will not be liable for any fees or commissions.

Recruitment agencies are kindly requested

not to contact us

regarding vacancies, as we handle all recruitment internally. Thank you for your cooperation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harlow CM20