LGBT Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate
LGBT Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate
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Job Description
About the LGBT Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate role
This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse. Your work will enable LGBT people to feel supported heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence and pave the way to a safer future for our community.
You will sit alongside our other advocates supporting LGBT people facing abuse or violence. You will work directly with LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse offering them a space to talk and think through options helping them plan what they want to do and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related experiences of abuse or violence including issues such as wellbeing support with the criminal and civil justice process safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients needs while remaining boundaried and mindful of selfcare.
You will work with mainstream services to ensure the voices and experiences of LGBT survivors are represented in order to make change for our community at a local and national level. You will also work closely with key partner organisations by attending meetings and have the opportunity to take part in external work to ensure a joinedup approach among services working with LGBT people facing abuse and violence.
This is a pivotal moment in Galops journey. We have grown quickly over the last six years and you will be part of the future of our work. Youll help us reach support and assist more of our community nationally. Youll be helping to amplify the voices of LGBT survivors of abuse and ensure that they are at the centre of Galops service.
For more information on this role please download the attached job description.
Location
Galops offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working.
Hours
Full Time 35 hours per week)
Contract
Until31st March 2026
Reports to
Advocacy & Support Manager/Senior Advocate
Salary
31359..37 per year (including London Weighting)
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 15th April 2025.
Interviews will be held on week of 21st April 2025.
Questions
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further prior to application please contact
Employment Type
Full-Time
