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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young Person's Service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)This position is located within the Community Rape and Sexual Violence Service The team: The Rape and Sexual Violence Service is the largest specialist service provider in the Black Country, supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse.
The service offers support to anyone who has experienced rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.
Our specialist team combine sector expertise with a sound understanding of trauma, providing an exceptional service to our clients.
As a service, we are focused on proactively engaging clients to provide them with the support they require through their journey.
We have a team of ambitious, self-driven individuals who support each other.
Teamwork, respect and solidarity is at the forefront of our ethos. Job role Job Title: Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA)Positions available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm)Salary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 15 December 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to join our supportive Rape and Sexual Violence Service.
If you are not qualified, this is an exciting training opportunity that provides the appropriate training, support, and guidance.
We are looking for an innovative candidate with experience of working with children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse.
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with children and young people, providing trauma-focused support. The role: You will be working with children and young people, between the ages of 5 and 18, who are victims of sexual violence and sexual abuse.
You will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims, ensuring that support is trauma-informed and tailored to the individual needs of the child/young person.
You will be working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), Police, Court, Schools, Social Care and local partnership responses to sexual violence and sexual abuse. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, and with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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 candidates' 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 - £27751.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-17 12:26:50
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team: Advice and Guidance Team
We know the first call or conversation can be the most difficult for those living with abuse.
We also know some people just want information about how agencies can help.
BCWA is strengthening its first contact service to ensure that every victim who contacts the support centre gets the immediate help and support they need to make decisions to break free from their abuse.
Working across the Black Country, the team will receive and take referrals from individuals and agencies, assess the immediate needs of victims, provide safety advice as well as work with other agencies.
The service will encourage victims to engage in longer-term support provided by specialist advocates and collate feedback that the services always reflect the changing needs of people living with abuse.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Senior Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor/CaseholderPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm), based at Head Office, SandwellSalary: £29,267 - £33,281.98Closing date: 28 November 2025 Is this you?We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic front door service.
We are looking for someone who can manage a caseload, providing support to victims/survivors within a fast-paced environment.
This individual must be empathetic, approachable and have the knowledge about safeguarding around abuse, with opportunity of continued professional development within the organisation.
The Role: This role will be responsible for delivering an effective trauma-informed approach of first contact, care and support to clients who are victims/survivors of abuse.
The postholder will provide immediate high-quality information, advice and guidance to victims of domestic abuse, offering Tier 1 support (Tier 1 support is defined as no more than 5 days).
This includes an understanding of the current/ historic situation, risk assessment, victim impact and decisions on next steps.
The senior will lead in more complex circumstances, manage the webchat and other sources of communication and lead on developing resources that can be used within the team and for the benefit of victims.
Partner liaison will be essential in responding to victims.
The team will work within set targets for response and victims' outcomes.
This is a challenging role that requires a timely response to all stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills, IT confident and efficient and organised administration.
It is from this first contact that the relationship with BCWA begins. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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 candidates' 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: £29267.00 - £33281.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-14 16:17:44
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team:
BCWA Modern Slavery Support Service is a specialist service providing accommodation and community support to victims of modern-day slavery and human trafficking, who have accessed the National Referral Mechanism and are supported under the Home Office national contracting arrangements.
BCWA is the lead provider of services covering the West Midlands areas and some of the bordering local authorities.
The service works in partnership with key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
BCWA support, as defined by the national contract, is to ensure that victims of modern slavery receive a safe space to live, support including financial and practical assistance and referrals to partner agencies as necessary. Job Role Job Title: Modern Slavery Outreach AdvocatePosition type: Full-time positions available (37.5 hours/Monday-Friday), based in the West MidlandsSalary: £24,315.30 - £26,917.29Closing date: 12 December 2025 Is this you?
We are looking for a highly skilled Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate with excellent communication skills, compassion and understanding of the impact of abuse and exploitation.
We are looking for an innovative candidate who has experience working with adults who have experienced trauma and abuse.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and developing their leadership skills.
The Role: The successful candidate will provide a high-quality frontline service to both female and male victims of Modern Slavery (international human trafficking) and their children within the West Midlands area.
You will be involved in all aspects of case management, including risk assessment, needs assessment, journey planning, outcomes and case review when supporting clients through their recovery and reflection period.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service 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 UKUnder 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: £24315.00 - £26917.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-14 16:15:17
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves…
Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity that provides a range of specialist abuse support services to women, men and children across the Black Country.
Our holistic, trauma-informed support enables victims to escape violence and abuse, cope with trauma, build resilience and establish life after abuse.
Our successful accommodation service continues to expand as demand for services increases and new areas identified.
The accommodation support service has an outstanding reputation with its partners.
The Accommodation Services Directorate manages 76 units of accommodation. Black Country Women's Aid Accommodation Services include;
, 24hr access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only), Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims), Resettlement Support post-departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA community services group activity , Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National Referral Mechanism, Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism - accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough.
(women, children, male victims) , Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community services) Job Role Job Title: Senior Accommodation Support Worker Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), based in the Black CountrySalary: £27,751.50 - £31,525Closing date: 21st November 2025 All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accommodation Support worker with excellent communication skills, compassion and understanding of the impact of abuse and exploitation.
We are looking for an innovative candidate who has experience of working with adults who have experienced trauma and abuse.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and developing their leadership skills.
The Role: The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support to the Refuge Manager and/or Safe House Manager.
The position will manage and have oversight over the quality of support delivered to residents and their children, supervising the intervention support workers who will each have a nominated caseload.
The position will ensure that the environment is empathetic, supportive and positive, promoting independence and life after violence and abuse, as well as meeting all contractual targets from the contracts and commissions.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you.
To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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 candidates' 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: £27751.00 - £31525.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-07 14:46:24
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Male Abuse Referral Centre - Ask MARC
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
The team:
Ask MARC (Male Abuse Referral Centre) has been established for 5 years, offering clear referral pathway and dedicated specialist support to male victims of interpersonal abuse living in the Black Country; this includes intimate partner and familial abuse, current, historic and childhood sexual violence, stalking, honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
The service will raise awareness of the dynamics of abuse against men and respond to identified barriers that stop men from getting help.
Ask MARC will work in partnership with key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for clients.
We hope to expand this service over the next few years to cover the West Midlands tendering and contracts permitting.
Job Role
Job Title: ASK MARC Manager 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: £34,946 - £39,863 (dependent on qualifications and experience)Closing date: 28 November 2025 Is this you? This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled manager with experience of supporting vulnerable people within a quality assessment framework who can lead a team of advocates and work with the executive team to further develop the service.
We know that many men will not tell anyone or feel that services will not listen or take them seriously.
We believe that all victims should get the help and support they need.
We are looking for a creative, ambitious and flexible candidate who can lead with the promotion and growth of this exciting and dynamic new service.
The Role: You will be responsible for ensuring that the service is promoted and delivered to a high standard in accordance with Lime Culture and Respect standards, offering evidence-based interventions.
The service works within safeguarding processes including Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC), Domestic Abuse Related Death reviews, Serious Case reviews and other frameworks.
This service is a part of Black Country Women's Aid.
This position is funded by BCWA, the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner and the Ministry of Justice
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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 candidates' 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: £34946.00 - £39863.00 per annum + DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-10-31 14:33:06
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;
Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the West Midlands Stalking Service.
The team: The BCWA West Midlands Stalking Service offers specialist stalking and harassment advisory and support service across the West Midlands area, covering Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and the Black Country.
The service provides emotional and practical support, safety advice and advocacy through the criminal justice system within a multiagency framework to ensure that victims of stalking feel supported and empowered. Job Role Job Title: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours) based across the Black CountrySalary: £23,809.50 - £25,838.68 (dependent upon experience)Closing date: 28 November 2025
All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for a qualified/unqualified ISAC (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.
We are looking for someone with experience of frontline working and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning.
The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and stalking and how this can affect victims.
The Role: The Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) is required to provide a high-quality service, managing a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse victims experiencing stalking from an ex-intimate partner.
They will support victims of stalking using evidence-based methods in order to identify risk, stalking typology and support needs.
ISACs provide practical guidance and safety advice to those experiencing elements of harassment and stalking, referring to relevant agencies when required and participating in the Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process.
ISACs may also assist with awareness-raising campaigns, training and events.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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: £23809.00 - £25838.00 per annum + DOE
Posted: 2025-10-31 14:31:38
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team: BCWA's Corporate Services team deals with BCWA's central functions, including development, governance, accountability, reporting, finance and funding.
This essential work supports all of our frontline services.
Job Role Job Title: Performance and data officerPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £26,801.8632 - £32,033.48 dependent on experience/qualificationsClosing date: 25 November 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone who is: organised and detail-orientated; enjoys working with data, has excellent data analysis and written communication skills; and is curious about how information can drive change. The Role:
As Performance and Data Officer, you'll play a key role in helping BCWA understand and communicate the impact of our work.
You will work across departments to collect, analyse, and present data that informs decision-making, supports funding bids, and tells the story of our services.
You will use tools like Halo (our case management system), Power BI, Excel, Donorfy (fundraising CRM), and Microsoft Forms to build dashboards, generate reports, and support service improvement.
You'll also help shape how we collect and use data, working closely with frontline teams, managers, and external stakeholders.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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: £26801.00 - £32033.00 per annum + DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-10-29 12:35:39
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Position: Area Manager
Location: Dorset
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum
Do you have a flair for retail and a heart for animals and people? We are looking for a Retail Superstar a.k.a.
Area Manager to help lead and grow the retail operation across Dorset and Devon, raising vital funds to support animal care and community outreach.
If you are a natural leader who loves driving commercial performance, motivating teams and spotting new opportunities, this is your chance to make a real difference every day.
About the Role
As our Retail Area Manager, you'll be at the heart of our retail success, overseeing a network of charity shops, leading a passionate team of shop managers and volunteers, and helping to deliver an excellent customer experience that supports the charity.
You'll bring fresh ideas, a commercial mindset, and genuine enthusiasm to help grow income and strengthen the charities presence on the high street and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and support shop managers and volunteers to achieve retail excellence
Oversee performance, budgets, and day-to-day shop operations
Drive sales and profitability through effective merchandising and cost control
Identify and evaluate new shop locations, developing business cases for growth
Support income generation through both in-store and digital channels
Set and monitor shop sales targets, supporting teams to achieve them
Inspire and engage teams through clear communication and encouragement
Explore opportunities to grow our retail footprint and open new shops
Develop digital and online sales opportunities to complement high street stores
About You
Essential:
Proven experience in a senior retail management role (multi-site experience preferred)
Strong leadership and people development skills
Track record of driving commercial results and improving performance
Confident with budgets, reporting, and using data to make informed decisions
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Proficient in MS Office and familiar with EPOS systems
Desirable:
Charity retail experience and/or working with volunteers
Knowledge of Gift Aid, health & safety and HR best practice
Visual merchandising flair
Experience opening or setting up new shops
Other Requirements:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Willingness to travel across Dorset
Flexible, proactive, and community-minded
A genuine passion for animal welfare and supporting local communities
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Type: Permanent Location: Wareham, England
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £36000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-16 14:37:40
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;
Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Dudley Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Salary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 12 November 2025 BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams
Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.
We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm.
As an IDVA, you will support victims of domestic abuse to assess level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children.
You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.
The role also supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one-to-one support and group work, to help them regain control of their lives.
If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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.
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Dudley, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24310.00 - £27751.00 per annum + DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-10-15 16:35:35
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Dudley Council Children's Social Care are implementing the nationally recognised Family Safeguarding approach to working with whole families to support child protection arrangements.
Family Safeguarding Teams are multi-disciplinary and include professionals from children's social care, probation services, mental health and domestic abuse The Family Safeguarding approach presents a unique opportunity for multi-disciplinary teams to support whole families with all aspects of delivery, reflecting a family focus approach that prioritises safeguarding for children, young people and adults.
Black Country Women's Aid service will second Domestic Abuse Victim support to parents/carers of Young People who are open to a Family Safeguarding support intervention.
The role will be based within the Family Safeguarding teams and work as part of the multi-disciplinary service to improve outcome for families.
The aim of the roles is to reduce the impact of Domestic Abuse in parents whose children are being supported through a Family Safeguarding intervention by providing evidence-based outcomes.
Collaborative practices between Dudley Council & Black Country Women's Aid will be enhanced through shared learning & training and developing a best practice model within the service.
Job Role Job Title: Domestic Abuse Practitioner (maternity cover)Position available: 1 part-time position- 12 months maternity cover (22.5 hours- days negotiable), based in Dudley Salary: £14,586.02 (unqualified) - £17,483.45 (qualified) pro rata, £24,310.04 (unqualified) - £29,139.08 (qualified) FTEClosing date: 12 November 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: The Domestic Abuse Practitioner will work within the family safeguarding team, focusing on providing support to victims of domestic abuse who have been referred from Children's services, specifically those on child in need and child protection plans.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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.
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Dudley, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24310.00 - £29139.00 per annum + FTE
Posted: 2025-10-15 16:33:06
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team: You will be joining an award-winning fundraising team and charity with strong brand recognition, loyal supporters and exciting plans for the future as we enter our 40th year in 2026.
Job Role Job Title: Fundraising OfficerPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £25,525 - £28,141.86 dependent on qualifications/experienceClosing date: 10th November 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a resourceful, enthusiastic and confident fundraiser.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who may have been a voluntary fundraiser for a school or community group, has come from a sales or marketing background, or someone who is looking to grow their career in charity fundraising.You will play a key role in identifying and developing community fundraising opportunities, supporting with events, campaigns and appeals and building lasting relationships that maximise fundraising income.
The Role: You will be high-profile, professional and target-driven community fundraiser and all-round advocate for Black Country Women's Aid.
You will identify and grow community fundraising opportunities across the Black Country, including in schools, faith and community groups.
The role encompasses every step of the donor journey, from targeting and prospecting, conversion and onboarding, and stewardship and uplift.
As such, we need a warm and engaging communicator, creative fundraiser and a great team player.
This is a pivotal role in the fundraising team, and you will be working on exciting and far-reaching donor campaigns, including capital projects.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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 candidates' 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: £25525.00 - £28141.00 per annum + DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-10-10 07:55:04
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;
Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Walsall Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), 1 part-time position (22.5 hours)Location: Role will involve working in the Walsall community; when not working in the community, the role holder will be expected to work from the Head Office in Sandwell.Salary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 FTE, £14,586.02 - £16,650.93 pro rata (dependent upon qualifications and experience)Closing date: 06 November 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm.
As an IDVA, you will support victims of domestic abuse to assess level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children.
You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.
The role also supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one-to-one support and group work, to help them regain control of their lives.
If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female. 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 UKUnder 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.
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Walsall, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24310.00 - £27751.00 per annum + FTE, DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-10-10 07:52:55
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Sandwell Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Position available: 1 full-time position, covering the Sandwell areaSalary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 06 November 2025 BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.
We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm.
As an IDVA, you will support victims of domestic abuse to assess level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children.
You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.
The role also supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one-to-one support and group work, to help them regain control of their lives.
If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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 candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
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 - £27751.00 per annum + DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-10-10 07:50:18
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Black Country Women's Aid Accommodation Services include;
, 24hr access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only), Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims), Resettlement Support post-departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA community services group activity , Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) , Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism - accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough.
(women, children, male victims) , Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community Services)
The Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service: Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation.
The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes.
The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices.
Job role Job Title: Out of Hours Support and Security StaffPosition type: Part-time/full-time (7.5 - 37.5) Salary: £12.21 p/h (in line with minimum wage)Shift pattern: Weekend shifts- Saturday day, Saturday night, Sunday day and Sunday night (night shifts are 4.30 pm-9.30 am, day shifts are 9 am-5 pm)Bank shifts are also available.Closing date: 28 October 2025Shifts will be made available one month in advance.All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for a compassionate and organised individual to undertake our Out of Hours Support and Security Staff.
The post holder will support clients and their children based within our refuge accommodation.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders and clients at all levels. The role: You will be based within our domestic abuse refuge accommodation as an integral part of the support offered to victims and children who have fled abuse.
Within this role, you will be required to ensure that the accommodation is fit for purpose, meets health and safety requirements and is safe at all times as well as ensuring that the security measures of the accommodation sites are maintained and upheld at all times in line with agreed procedures/protocols.
If you have excellent interpersonal skills, empathy and are hardworking, we would love to hear from you.
To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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: Up to £12.21 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-09 07:54:28
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Black Country Women's Aid Accommodation Services include;
, 24hr access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only), Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims), Resettlement Support post-departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA community services group activity , Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) , Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism - accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough.
(women, children, male victims) , Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community Services)
The Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service: Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation.
The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes.
The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices.
Job role Job Title: Domestic Abuse Intervention Support Worker Positions available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Salary: £23,809.50Location: Sandwell.
This role is directly supporting clients living within BCWA residential sites.
You will be located and visible at a residential site supporting clients living within BCWA accommodation services.
This position is not eligible for Hybrid working.Closing date: 02 October 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone who has experience of working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse one both one to one and in group work settings.
The role: You will carry a case load which includes all aspects of case management including risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes and case review.
You will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a service to those at highest risk.
You will be working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. If you are ambitious, outgoing and hardworking, we would love to hear from you.
To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
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.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
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 UKUnder 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: Up to £23809.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-09 07:29:59
