Advance

Individual and Family Services51-200 employeesWebsite

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Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organization established in 1998, working in the Individual and Family Services industry. With a team of 51-200 employees, Advance provides emotional and practical support to women and girls who are survivors of domestic abuse, and supports women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. Advance is currently hiring. Advance has three open positions. The **Complex Needs and Outreach Keyworker - Criminal Justice** role offers a salary of £25,000 - £27,000 pro rata. The location is Kent Advance Women’s Centre including co-location at Folkstone Probation Office. The role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, requiring 28 hours per week. This position is open to female applicants only. The Complex Needs & Outreach Worker will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to women experiencing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities. The **Non-Crimes Domestic Abuse Worker** position offers a salary of £27,000 - £30,000. The location is Wembley Police Station/Brent Civic Centre (occasional travel to Hammersmith office). The role is a permanent position requiring 35 hours per week, with a schedule of 9 AM-5 PM and one Thursday per quarter from 1 PM-9 PM. This position is open to female applicants only. The **Brent Core IDVA** position offers a salary of £27,000 - £30,000. The location is Brent Civic Centre, Wembley Police Station, and Hammersmith Head Office. The role is a permanent position requiring 35 hours per week, with a schedule of 9 AM-5 PM and one Thursday per quarter from 1 PM-9 PM. This position is open to female applicants only. The roles require skills including but not limited to: Empathy, Listening, Emotional Resilience, Advocacy, Multi-Agency Coordination, Risk Management, Autonomy, Motivation, Person-Centered Support, Strengths-Based Support, Trauma-Informed Care, Community Engagement, Support for Vulnerable Women, Crisis Intervention, Relationship Building, Holistic Needs Assessment, Domestic Abuse Understanding, Safety Planning, Client Support, Needs Assessment, Communication, Collaboration, Safeguarding Procedures, Problem Solving, Crisis Management, Confidentiality, and Resource Referral. The Complex Needs and Outreach Keyworker - Criminal Justice role follows a hybrid remote policy. The Non-Crimes Domestic Abuse Worker role works at Wembley Police Station/Brent Civic Centre, with occasional travel to the Hammersmith office. The Brent Core IDVA role is on-site at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley Police Station, and Hammersmith Head Office. **1. What are the key responsibilities of the Complex Needs and Outreach Keyworker - Criminal Justice?** The Complex Needs and Outreach Keyworker will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to women experiencing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities, including homelessness, domestic and sexual violence, mental health challenges, substance misuse, and social exclusion. **2. What are the working hours for the Non-Crimes Domestic Abuse Worker and Brent Core IDVA positions?** Both the Non-Crimes Domestic Abuse Worker and Brent Core IDVA roles require a 35-hour work week, with a schedule of 9 AM-5 PM. Once quarterly, they will need to work a Thursday from 1 PM-9 PM. **3. What locations are involved in the roles?** The Complex Needs and Outreach Keyworker will be located in Kent, at the Advance Women's Centre and Folkstone Probation Office. The Non-Crimes Domestic Abuse Worker is located at Wembley Police Station/Brent Civic Centre (occasional travel to Hammersmith office). The Brent Core IDVA role is located at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley Police Station, and Hammersmith Head Office. **4. What benefits does Advance offer?** Advance offers employees 30 days of paid holiday per year, plus public holidays, additional days off for International Women’s Day, for religious observance and moving home, a Perkbox employee discount platform, pension scheme, enhanced maternity/adoption provision, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, an employee eye-care scheme, clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles, Refer a Friend Scheme, organization wide away days, thorough induction and training, and career development pathways. **5. How do I apply for a position at Advance?** Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement via the job advert on the Advance careers page.