Location: Devon, with an expectation of travel across the area
FearFree delivers services across the South West to victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse and their families. We change lives, provide hope for the future, and give people the opportunity and skills to flourish in their future relationships. We’re therefore very excited to be expanding our offer with the introduction of a new Education, Training and Employment (ETE) Service, requiring a full time and part time Support Advisor.
As a Support Advisor you will be a fundamental part of our team, supporting the delivery of the ETE programmes and the development of the service. The service will provide a range of trauma-informed and person-centred support, focused on supporting those impacted by abuse to access education, training, employment or volunteering.
You will be responsible for providing trauma informed support through group work and 1-1 support, working alongside a team of practitioners across our geographical patch in Devon. The project aims to:
1. Increase volunteers in FearFree and support people to access volunteering opportunities externally.
2. Support individuals impacted by abuse to access training and employment.
3. Help people access bespoke apprenticeships and internships.
4. Support service users to increase and advance work related skills, such as the development of CVs, financial management and IT skills.
5. Raise awareness of this agenda to a wider network.
The service will support victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking aged 15 and above, alongside perpetrators of Domestic Abuse – empowering victims and reducing the risk of perpetrators repeating their abusive behaviour.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in working with vulnerable people and an understanding / experience of the ETE sector. They will have an understanding of trauma informed practice and ideally have experience implementing this within group and 1-1 settings. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of Employability skills and will demonstrate the ability to proactively engage with both local employers and local support networks/organisations to promote the skills of the individuals they are supporting.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new service and make a real impact. You’ll have the chance to work closely with a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive working environment, and we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and grow in your role. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at FearFree and help us to provide vital support to those who need it most.
You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. You may also undergo a police check.
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FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
Application: For a full job description, person specification and application form, please visit our website or apply via this link:
Closing Date: This is a rolling vacancy which will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.