Jewish Women’s Aid is the only specialist charity in the UK working with Jewish women and their children affected by domestic and sexual abuse.  We run a holistic service offering casework, counselling, group work, helpline and children’s therapy services, as well as school, campus, training and community awareness raising programmes.

JWA offers a friendly and supportive work environment, where everyone in the team is valued.

We currently have the following vacancies:

INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVOCATE - LONDON

To work in our Dina Sexual Violence Service
21 hours per week
£27,000- £29,000 pro rata

Jewish Women’s Aid provides Advocacy through the Criminal Justice System, a Helpline and Counselling for survivors through our Dina Sexual Violence Service.

We are looking to recruit an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate to support women aged 16 and over who have experienced sexual violence and who are either considering or going through the Criminal Justice System.

You will be empathic and be able to provide non-directive advocacy support with an ability to work under pressure. You will already have some experience of working with vulnerable women and of the Criminal Justice System. A knowledge and understanding of sexual violence is essential. Knowledge of the Jewish community is desirable but training is available.

ISVA qualified applicants are desirable but ISVA training will be given to the right applicant if not qualified.

Please read the job description and person specification and send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to [email protected]. If you have any queries, please contact Suzi at [email protected] or on 020 8445 8060. 

Closing date: Friday 21st January 2022 @ 9.00 am
Interviews: Dates to be confirmed

This post is open to women only. Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

21 hours per week 

Salary: £27,000 FTE

We’re looking for a Digital Communications Officer to plan and create content for our digital channels, and support the Communications Manager in the smooth running of the Communications team. If you have solid experience creating impactful social media content and pride yourself on your attention to detail and methodical approach to your work, we want to hear from you! Competence on Canva and Microsoft Office is a must for this role. Jewish Women’s Aid offers a really friendly work culture as well as training and development opportunities.

Please read the job description and person specification and send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to [email protected]. If you have any queries, please contact Suzi at [email protected] or on 020 8445 8060. 

Closing date: 14^th  January 2022 9:00am

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QUALIFIED COUNSELLOR BACP/UKCP accredited)

14 hours per week (over 2 days)

Salary: From £30,000 pro rata

JWA’s counselling service provides a free person-centred face-to-face and telephone/ remote counselling to women experiencing all forms of domestic abuse.

The post holder will be based at JWA’s head office in Barnet, work with 9-10 clients a week and will support evaluation and monitoring of the counselling service. You will receive regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.

We are looking for a compassionate, non-judgemental and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting abuse survivors. You will already have experience of working with vulnerable clients, ideally with women. Good understanding of domestic abuse dynamics and knowledge of the Jewish community is essential.

Please read the job description and send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to [email protected]. If you have any queries, please contact Suzi at [email protected] or on 020 8445 8060. 

Closing date: 6^th  January 9:00am

Interviews: 24^Th January

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Freelance Facilitators

Ad hoc

£30 per session

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, with a strong background in youth work, to engage young people with sensitive topics, encouraging them to talk about healthy relationships and consent. Our ideal candidates will be able lead sessions with compassion and empathy and will have a good understanding of teenagers and how they learn best. They will have experience of delivering high quality education either in schools or informal settings and will be required to deliver in person workshops as well as on line. Our sessions aim to inspire young people to work towards establishing a consent culture within their school and youth movement communities. An understanding of healthy relationships, consent and sexual violence will be beneficial but not essential as training will be given.

JWA’s Education Programme works with Jewish schools across the UK: running workshops and assemblies raising awareness and inspiring young people. We also work with youth movements and youth organisations as well as students on university campuses and young professionals.

Please read the person specification and send a CV, covering letter and equal opportunities form to [email protected]. If you have any queries, please contact Suzi at [email protected] or on 020 8445 8060. 

Accepting applications on a rolling basis.

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