About us Job vacancies Vacancies Jewish Women’s Aid is the only specialist charity in the UK working with Jewish women and their children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. We run a holistic and culturally sensitive service, offering advocacy and emotional support, counselling, group work, helplines, web chat and children’s therapy services. Our preventive educational work takes place in synagogues, schools, on campus and across Jewish community settings. JWA offers a friendly and supportive work environment, where everyone in the team is valued. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHOOLS ENGAGEMENT WORKER RESPONSIBLE TO Schools Manager HOURS 28 hours per week with the potential to rise to full time SALARY £27,000 – £29,000 full time equivalent LOCATION Mainly office based (NW post code), with some hybrid working The Outreach & Prevention Directorate is made up of a friendly and passionate team, working to educate about and prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence in the Jewish community. Our work in Jewish and mainstream schools in London and Manchester uses a Whole School Approach, engaging multiple stakeholders, mainly students, teachers and parents, to drive understanding and promote a consent culture. Due to increasing demand, we are looking for an additional team member to develop and deliver sessions, support the schools programme and make a valuable contribution to the O&P Directorate and wider organisation. Jewish Women’s Aid is a diverse employer offering a flexible and rewarding career. Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification here. If you believe you might be the right person for this role, please download download an application pack here, or email [email protected] should you have any further questions. Closing date: Thursday 16th May 2024 This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trainee Counsellor This is a 2 year student placement opportunity, one day per week (3-4 client hours) JWA’s counselling service provides free person-centred, face-to-face and telephone/ remote counselling to women experiencing all forms of domestic abuse. The trainee counsellors will be based at JWA’s head office in Finchley, and work with 3-4 clients a week. You will receive regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities. We are looking for compassionate, non-judgemental and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting abuse survivors. Ideally, you will already have experience of working with vulnerable clients, ideally with women. Requirements: - Must be in final year of advanced diploma BACP, BPC, UKPC or similar accredited course in person-centred/integrative counselling - Must be a student member of BACP and follow their code of ethical practice - Minimum of 60 supervised counselling hours - Good understanding of domestic abuse dynamics - Knowledge of the Jewish community - Meetings and supervision will take place on Mondays - Commitment for 2 years Please download an application pack here, or email [email protected] or 020 8445 8060. This post is advertised in accordance with section 7.2 (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. Only women need apply. Registered charity number: 1047045 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteer Counsellor Qualified volunteer counsellor to see 2-3 clients a week JWA’s counselling service provides free person-centred, face-to-face and telephone/ remote counselling to women experiencing all forms of domestic abuse. The volunteer counsellors will work online with 2-3 clients a week. You will receive regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities. We are looking for compassionate, non-judgemental and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting abuse survivors. You will already have experience of working with vulnerable clients, ideally with women. Requirements: - Qualified counsellor at minimum diploma level (BACP, BPC, UKPC or similar accredited) in person centred/integrative counselling - Good understanding of domestic abuse dynamics - Knowledge of the Jewish community - Commitment for minimum of 2 years Please download an application pack here, or email [email protected] or 020 8445 8060. This post is advertised in accordance with section 7.2 (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. Only women need apply. Registered charity number: 1047045 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manage Cookie Preferences Chat with us, powered by LiveChat