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This rolewill involve working directly with LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse and housing needs who are also experiencing other compound needs such as mental health or substance use issues. This will include offering clients a space to talk and think through options helping them plan what they want to do and advocating with other services to ensure they have access to the support they need.
You will also be responsible for managing a relationship with key partners and funders from within the violence against women and girls sector. This will involve attending regular partnership meetings providing updates on service delivery and collaborating on reports to funders. You will also be expected to attend networking events as a representative of Galop.
You will also act as the single point of contact for other Galop team members with questions about housing support and clients experiencing multiple compound needs. You will provide practice development and advice sessions within the team on this topic.
Your work will focus on needs specifically related to experiences of abuse or violence including issues such as support with the criminal and civil justice process advocating for safe accommodation safety planning and access to other services. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients needs while remaining boundaried and mindful of selfcare. You will work as part of Galops wider advocacy and support team and alongside mainstream services to ensure the voices and experiences of LGBT survivors are represented at a local and national level.
For more information on this role please download the attached job description.
Location
Galops offices are located in London. Hybrid working is available.
Hours
Full time 35 hours per week)
Contract
Fixed Term until March 2026
Reports to
Advocacy and Support Manager
Salary
34194.9438981.45
(including inner London Weighting of 4009.14 which is available to staff who live in London and/or work from the Galop building in central London).
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by April 16th
First round interviews will be held on April 29th
Questions
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further prior to application please contact
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