LGBTQ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE

BY AND FOR SERVICE - ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE PART OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY 

Location: Remote / Working from Home
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Pay: £15 per hour + holiday pay
Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to become permanent

Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for a LGBT+ Independent Victim Advocate to join a specialist LGBT+ charity supporting victims and survivors of abuse and violence across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a national advocacy team, providing remote support to LGBT+ victims and survivors and helping them to feel supported, heard and empowered.

About the role

As a National LGBT+ Independent Victim Advocate, you will manage a national caseload and provide specialist, person-centred and trauma-informed support to LGBT+ clients who have experienced abuse or violence.

You will:

• Provide advice, advocacy and practical support to LGBT+ victims and survivors.

• Manage a busy caseload and work with clients to identify their needs and options.

• Support clients with issues including safety, emotional wellbeing, financial and practical needs.

• Help clients navigate criminal and civil justice processes and understand their rights and options.

• Make appropriate referrals and signpost clients to relevant services including housing, welfare and counselling.

• Work closely with partner organisations and other agencies to safeguard clients.

• Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with GDPR and organisational policies.

• Attend team meetings, supervision and training.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience providing specialist support to vulnerable people and a strong understanding of the experiences and needs of LGBT+ people.

You will ideally have:

• Experience supporting victims or survivors of abuse or violence.

• A strong understanding of LGBT+ experiences and the impact of discrimination.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, including safeguarding children and adults at risk.

• Experience managing a busy caseload and working to targets.

• A person-centred and empowering approach to supporting clients.

• Strong communication, problem-solving and partnership-working skills.

• A good understanding of discrimination and intersectionality.

• Experience working with LGBT+ communities and an understanding of the specific barriers LGBT+ survivors may face.

A relevant qualification such as IDVA or ISVA would be desirable but is not essential.

Please note: experience and understanding of LGBT+ needs and the impact of discrimination is an essential requirement for this position.

Why apply?

• Fully remote working

• Full-time, 35 hours per week

• £15 per hour + holiday pay

• 3-month contract with potential to become permanent

• Opportunity to work within a specialist national LGBT+ service

• Meaningful work directly supporting victims and survivors of abuse and violence

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Olivia at Morgan Hunt for more information.