Male Abuse Referral Centre - Ask MARC - Male Abuse Advocate
Males over 16 years' experience interpersonal violence and abuse too.
Their experiences could include;, experiences of domestic abuse within current or former relationships, experiences of rape and sexual assault and violence, stalking and harassment , historical childhood abuse, sexual exploitation
Many men will not tell anyone or feel that services will not listen or take them seriously.
This service will listen, will support and will care.
According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) year ending March 2020:
, An estimated 3.6% of men (757,000) experienced domestic abuse, Adults who were separated or divorced were more likely to experience domestic abuse
Are you interested in creating a safe space to listen, facilitate interventions and groups, provide advocacy and support in and out of the criminal justice system? You will identify and refer to other services, including counselling, health services and other specialist agencies.
You will use existing processes to support victims, such as reports to the police, Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and safeguarding procedures, ensuring that male victims will be identified to offer support, as well as developing and establishing new partnerships.
All victims should get the help and support they need.
Job Title: Male Specialist Abuse Advocate Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), available to male and female applicantsLocation: West Bromwich base but will cover the Black Country areaSalary: £24,310.04 - £26,430.04 (dependent upon experience)Closing date: 21 March 2025 All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. Is this you?
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Specialist Abuse Advocate to join our dynamic team.
If you are creative and innovative and have experience of working within a needs-led service, this is for you.
This position is suited to an individual who can help and support victims as well as work in collaboration and partnership with other services and professionals.
The Role:
The Male Specialist Abuse Advocate will work within the Respect Toolkit framework as well as assist with the development of a specialist service for males.
The post holder will:
, Provide tailored support to male victims of domestic abuse, stalking, rape and sexual violence, including carrying out risk and needs assessments and managing a caseload., Offer reassurance and emotional support to male victims who may be reluctant to come forwards, providing information about the service and creating a safe space to talk.
, Raise awareness of the particular dynamics of abuse against men within the community, and with professionals and where necessary provide training and learning opportunities., Respond to identified barriers that stop men from accessing help., Promote the new service to external partners. We are looking for a creative, ambitious and flexible candidate who can assist with the promotion and growth of this exciting and dynamic new service.
This service is a part of Black Country Women's Aid and will be exclusively for all male victims living within the 4 named areas of the Black Country.
This position is funded by the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner and Ministry Of Justice and is part of developing a response to male violence and abuse.
If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an online application form, providing examples/evidence for each of the criteria in the person specification and return .
Please see full job description for more information.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UK
Under Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24310.00 - £26430.00 per annum + DOE
Posted: 2025-03-07 15:15:07
Electrical Quality Control Inspector Exciting Opportunity!
Are you an experienced Electrical Quality Control Inspector looking for your next challenge?
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure that all electrical assemblies, cable assemblies, and completed products meet strict quality and workmanship standards.
This role is crucial in maintaining high-quality production standards and ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
Key Responsibilities of an Electrical Quality Control Inspector:
- Perform quality control inspections on electrical assemblies, cable assemblies, and piece parts.
- Conduct line and roving inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and workmanship standards.
- Identify and report non-conformances using in-house processes.
- Participate in root cause analysis and assist in continuous improvement initiatives to promote Right First Time principles.
- Work closely with the manufacturing and quality assurance teams to meet production targets and maintain high standards.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, wiring schedules, schematics, and circuit diagrams.
- Maintain accurate inspection records within the MRP system.
- Support production teams by ensuring that all products are manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively.
What We\'re Looking For in a Electrical Quality Control Inspector:
- Minimum of two years experience in a Quality Control role within the Aerospace or Defence industry.
- Strong knowledge of IPC 620 and IPC 610 standards (ideally with 'Train the Trainer' qualification).
- Excellent ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical schematics.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Self-motivated team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Whats in It for You?
- Career Progression & Development Opportunities for professional growth.
- Employee Assistance Programme Including third-party counselling services.
- Workplace Pension Secure your future with a contributory pension scheme.
- Life Insurance Additional protection for you and your loved ones.
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Enjoy a great work-life balance.
- Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits increase with service.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme Encouraging a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle.
- Eyecare Vouchers Support for your vision and wellbeing.
- Tech Scheme Access to the latest technology with affordable payments.
- Employee Referral Scheme Earn rewards for successful referrals.
Apply Now!
If you have the skills and experience for this Electrical Quality Control Inspector role, wed love to hear from you!
Click Apply Now or contact Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996 for more information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Poole,England
Start: 07/03/2025
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-07 08:07:03
