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Engagement Officer
Accountable to: Funding and Quality Assurance Manager
Working Hours: Part time – 22.5 hours per week
Working Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Start Time 9.00am
Salary: £15.02 per hour
Work Location: In person
Disclosure: Enhanced DBS
Please note: This post is open to female applications only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
A full driving licence with access to a car with business insurance is essential for the role.
A specialist domestic violence service provider is seeking to recruit a dedicated Engagement Officer who will play a key role in raising awareness of domestic abuse and addressing the unique challenges faced by Black and Minoritised Women and Girls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Training and Awareness: Deliver training sessions to professionals including schools, colleges, and community organisations, on recognising, responding to, and preventing domestic abuse.
- Cultural Competence: Support the development of a culturally responsive approaches to domestic abuse within local services.
- Networking and Collaboration: Establish and maintain networks to foster collaboration between stakeholders, ensuring more effective support for Black and Minoritised survivors.
- Representation: Represent the organisation at relevant forums, working groups, and meetings advocating on issues relating to domestic abuse in Black and Minoritised Women and Girls.
- Outreach and Engagement: Organise and lead outreach initiatives to raise awareness of domestic abuse, its indicators, and the support services available.
- Community Partnerships: Build strong relationships with community leaders, local organisations, and faith groups to enhance awareness and access support services.
- Specialist Support: Work in partnership with services to increase awareness and support for survivors of domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour based violence, and female genital mutilation – ultimately equipping women and girls with the knowledge and confidence they need to seek help. This approach leads to increased referrals and supports long-term, positive recovery outcomes
To apply, please send your CV to admin@anahproject.com