Job Description
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with experience of working in this area to work with a leading immigration charity in Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will deliver specialist, trauma-informed independent advice and support service for refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant individuals and families, with a particular focus on survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence (DASV) in Gloucestershire.
The postholder will provide a combination of holistic and strategic, person-centered support to enable survivors to make disclosures, cope with, recover from, and move forward following experiences of abuse. The role contributes to GARAS s delivery of the Ministry of Justice Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Fund, ensuring services are accessible, confidential, free of charge, and responsive to all victims regardless of immigration status or gender.
You will be working in a challenging environment where no two days are the same, alongside a committed team of staff and volunteers. The Advice and Support Worker will work with the Advice Manager, other members of the team and advice volunteers in providing an equal service to all our clients.
This is an immensely rewarding role, working in a dynamic charity building on an ethos of care and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptional individual, committed to go the extra mile and convey our passion to support and transform the lives of clients in our care.
Due to the nature of the work, the role will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
For an informal chat please contact Warren (Director) by email. For more information and an application pack please visit the vacancies page on our website.
Additional Information
This post is co-funded through the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire Housing Partnership and contributes to delivery of specialist DASV support within GARAS.