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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:

Qualified Counsellor (BACP/UKCP accredited)
14 hours per week
Salary: From £25,000 pro rata

Jewish Women’s Aid'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 the Borough of 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 person specification and send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to [email protected]. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected] or 020 8445 8060. 
 
 This post is open to women only. Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: Monday 22 March 2021 at 12 noon 
Interviews: Tuesday 6 April 2021

 

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Qualified Independent Sexual Violence Advocate – London
To work in our Dina Sexual Violence Service

21 hours per week
Salary: £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 a qualified 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.
 
 
Please read the job description and person specification and send a completed application form to [email protected]. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected] or 020 8445 8060.
 
 
This post is open to women only. Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: Wednesday 31 March 2021
Interviews: Dates to be confirmed

 

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Published: 14th September, 2018

Updated: 8th March, 2021

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Jewish Women's Aid is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under No. 3024499 and registered as a Charity No. 1047045

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