STAYING PUT: Young Person's Domestic Abuse Adviser

Job Introduction

STAYING PUT – proud to provide vital support & services to the men, women & children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse & sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

With over 23 years’ experience of providing support to men, women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse & sexual violence in the Bradford area, we put our clients at the heart of what we do and are continually striving to make the survivors experience the very best it can be whilst accessing our services.

Our team of committed and dedicated colleagues work with passion and integrity to deliver a holistic package of integrated support in our fast-changing environment. Due to securing a new contract and internal movements, we have some exciting opportunities available. 

Young Person's Domestic Abuse Adviser:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team to tackle interpersonal violence and abuse, through early intervention and prevention work, supporting those aged between 16 and 24. Working predominantly in educational settings, across the district, this post will address the inequalities for women and girls who experience domestic abuse and sexual violence.

About the role:

This is an opportunity to develop services to help young people understand the dynamics and complexities of domestic abuse with the aim to drive forward long-lasting positive change where young women and girls can live free from abuse and violence.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, £26,571 to £27,898 per annum (depending on DV qualification), 12 months fixed term initially.

About you:

If you have experience of working in the domestic abuse arena, education setting or with young people in a crisis situation, and are looking for a new challenge, this is the opportunity for you. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working, and maintaining positive relationships, with partner agencies as well as being a strong team player with a non-judgemental and empathic approach. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator and has experience delivering presentations that engage their audience. As part of a skilled team, you will be trained to deliver an excellent service through the Staying Put model of practice.

Women only – ** Due to the nature of our refuges being for women only, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**

About us:

Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.

We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility & hybrid working where possible
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Workplace pension
• Healthcare plan after probation
• Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
• Free on-site parking at most sites
• Welfare and wellbeing policies
• Being part of an inclusive & diverse organisation
• Clinical supervision with external providers
• Training and development plans

Application Information:

To find out more and apply for this exciting role please visit our website https://stayingput.org.uk/young-persons-violence-adviser/ 

Here you can download the job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted. 

We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us after the shortlisting dates please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.