Overview
Are you an experienced IDVA, ready to work with a creative and dynamic team, advocating for women, families and the LGBT+ community who have experienced Domestic Abuse? The role leads a team of specialist caseworkers, supporting survivors to address practical issues and empower them in their recovery.
The RISE Team Leader will be a skilled independent domestic and sexual violence advocate who will oversee a small team of case and group workers as well as managing Helpline volunteers. The candidate will be a qualified IDVA and ISVA or be willing to complete the accreditations in the first six months in post. The post includes holding a caseload and coordinating a team delivering survivor-focused, trauma aware support in partnership with an experienced Manager and other Team Leaders. The aim is to deliver survivorfocused, trauma-informed support to help survivors and their family cope and recover. This post is subject to a DBS check.
Deadlines and inclusions: applications are due 2 August 2026; interviews are expected during the week commencing 10 August 2026. This post is open to female applicants as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will join a women-led, women-centred, trauma-informed charity with a long-standing track record in violence against women and girls (VAWG) and LGBT Domestic Abuse.
RISE is committed to ending racism and to anti-racist values and practices, and to nurturing Black and minoritised leadership within the sector. RISE is a Disability Confident Employer.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a small team of case and group workers and Helpline volunteers.
- Maintain a personal caseload while providing guidance and oversight to the team through interventions and support offers.
- Develop, implement and coordinate the Helpline, Casework and Projects with day-to-day practice oversight of staff and volunteers.
- Work collaboratively with the Manager and other Team Leaders to deliver survivor-focused, trauma-informed support and build links with partners.
- Contribute to the effective running of the organisation as a whole by providing expert input and flexible collaboration with colleagues.
Qualifications
- Qualified IDVA and ISVA or be willing to complete the accreditations within the first six months in post.
- Experience advising and supporting women, families and the LGBT+ community who have experienced domestic abuse.
- Willingness to complete required checks (DBS) and comply with safeguarding requirements.
- Ability to work with sensitivity to trauma, maintain confidentiality and manage a case load effectively.
Benefits
- 3% employer contribution pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days per year rising to 29 after 5 years plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Focus on well-being and balancing flexible working with organisational priorities.
- Commitment to training and continuous development opportunities.
- Trauma-focused wellbeing support.
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