About our Organisation
The nia organisation has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims:
- to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence,
- to contribute to ending male violence against women and girls, and to
- to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
About our Services
The CASA Project is a specialist service providing advocacy and support to women and their children who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, and who have moved on from refuge into accommodation.
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly organised and self‑motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You will have a “can‑do” approach and a demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma‑informed and anti‑racist practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide advocacy and support to women and their children who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse.
- Assist clients in moving on from refuge into accommodation.
Qualifications
- Organised, self‑motivated, and with a passion for ending violence against women, girls and children.
- Strong commitment to feminist, trauma‑informed and anti‑racist practice.
- Will be able to demonstrate a can‑do approach.
Employment Details
- Job Title: Support Worker – The Casa Project
- Job Ref: nia 217
- Hours: 21hrs per week
- Salary: £17,400 – £19,200 (FTE £29,000 – £32,000) dependent on experience and qualification
Eligibility
- Open to women only (Genuine Occupational Requirement).
- The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check.
- Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
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