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College Lecturer - Ophthalmic Dispensing Full or Part Time | Godmersham, Canterbury | From £38,500 | Optical Education Provider
Zest Optical are currently recruiting for a Lecturer in Ophthalmic Dispensing to join a leading optical education provider based near Canterbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician or Contact Lens Optician to move into a teaching role and help shape the future of the profession.
Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this position offers flexibility, strong development support, and a rewarding career path.
No prior teaching experience is required - full training and support will be provided. If you're passionate about optics and want to guide the next generation of professionals, this could be the perfect step.
The Role
Deliver teaching across pre-dispensing and FBDO diploma programmes
Lead subject areas and help develop course content and learning materials
Support students with assessments, portfolios and professional development
Use a mix of face-to-face and blended learning methods
Up to 20 hours of teaching per week (pro rata)
Full or part time roles available (minimum 2 days per week)
Based in Godmersham, Canterbury - hybrid working available outside teaching weeks
Occasional travel to a national training centre (Birmingham)
The Person
FBDO-qualified Dispensing Optician or Contact Lens Optician
GOC and ABDO registered
Teaching qualification desirable but not essential
Confident communicator with good organisation skills
Experience mentoring or supporting colleagues in practice is a strong advantage
Interest in education, training, and professional development
Benefits
Salary starting from £36,000 (dependent on experience)
30 days holiday + bank holidays
No weekend working
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
5 days allocated annually for CPD and staff training
Subsidised on-site accommodation (if required)
Free parking
ABDO membership and pro-rata support with GOC fees
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more details. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Canterbury, England
Salary / Rate: £36000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-13 11:32:43
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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.
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
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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: 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: Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (YP Specialist- ages 16-25)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), based across the Black Country Salary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience)Closing date: 29 October 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams
Is this you?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within Black Country Women's Aid as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor with victims/survivors predominately aged between 16-25 experiencing domestic abuse, honour-based violence, and forced marriage.
The work may also include additional age-based abuse profiles and risks, e.g.
online abuse/cyber-stalking and sexual exploitation.
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 extensive 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, particularly young people transitioning into adulthood.
Ideally, they will have experience in developing and delivering training.
The Role:
The IDVA (YP Specialist) will work within a dynamic, fast-paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure that the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process.
A key part of the role will also include working with key agencies such as youth services and educational settings to improve their awareness of domestic violence and the impact this can have on young people.
This can only be done by establishing positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with services providing support to young people and partner agencies within the Black Country.
Whilst the role will involve predominantly working with young people, the IDVA will also be working with adult survivors.
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 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 - £27751.00 per annum + DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-10-01 16:34:04
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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. The team: Our women's justice services support women in the criminal justice system, women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and women who may struggle with mental health issues or drugs and alcohol.
We offer a range of help, including emotional and practical support, including one-to-one risk and needs assessments, trauma-informed program sessions, like skills and finding safe accommodation.
We support women to cope with difficult circumstances and plan a safer future. Job Role Job Title: Intensive Supervision Court Women's SpecialistPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm), based in Birmingham and across the Black CountrySalary: £25,268.25Closing date: 17 October 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. Is this you? We are looking for someone who is dynamic, personal, creative and empathetic to undertake one-to-one sessions, community asset building and psycho-social interventions that support and enable people to make positive changes to their lifestyle.
Experience of holding an active caseload is important, along with knowledge of case management systems and report writing.
The Role: The Intensive Supervision Court is a specialist problem-solving court for women in Birmingham.
It can offer alternative, intensive, community-based sentences for women on the cusp of custody.
They can be given a community order which asks them to engage with intensive support from multiple services.
The successful candidate will support women to court reviews monthly and be their point of contact, providing a trauma-informed approach and pastoral support throughout the entirety of their order.
The successful candidate will be based between offices in the Jewellery Quarter; however, may be required to travel to other sites across the region in order to support our partner agencies. 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: Up to £25268.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-01 16:32:57
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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 serviceThe Family Court Pathfinder Programme is a new programme in selected Family Courts.
Its purpose is to improve the experiences of, and outcomes for, victim/survivors of domestic abuse in the Family Court system.
Essential to the work of the Family Court Pathfinder is the role of the Pathfinder IDVA, who will work in a way that empowers the victims/survivors and their children, helps them to navigate the process with confidence, and secure outcomes that are safe and respectful of their needs as the victims of domestic abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Pathfinder Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Position available: 2 full-time positions (37.5 hours) and 1 part-time position (3 days a week/22.5 hours) based across the Black CountrySalary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 FTE, £14,586.02 - £16,650.93 pro rata (dependent upon qualifications and experience)Closing date: 29 October 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? This is a challenging role that requires empathy, compassion, excellent interpersonal and caseload management skills, and confidence working with partner agencies and advocating for clients. The Role: Pathfinder IDVAs will be the main point of contact and support for victim/survivors and their children in the Family Court process, ensuring that they are well-informed and prepared for proceedings, and that they are well-supported throughout.
Pathfinder IDVAs will provide detailed reports for the court to ensure that the impact of domestic abuse on the family as a whole and on the children in particular is fully appreciated and understood.
Pathfinder IDVAs will be the ‘subject matter experts' for the Court in relation to domestic abuse, and will offer advice and training to court officers and staff to promote a better understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse within the Court setting.
The Pathfinder IDVAs will work with people from Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley areas whose cases are being heard in Wolverhampton or Telford Family Court.
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: £24310.00 - £27751.00 per annum + FTE, DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-10-01 16:31:32
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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 are 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: 27 October 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 providing 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 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 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 - £27751.00 per annum + DOE and qualifications
Posted: 2025-09-29 12:52:11
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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. Centre for the Analysis of Exploitation (CeAnEx)
The Engagement Officer will join CeAnEx, and its highly regarded Community Engagement Project, run by Black Country Women's Aid.
The Centre, based within BCWA, does innovative work to identify and support women who are sexually exploited in the West Midlands.
We are a small, passionate team working on the ground in communities, and we combine this with open source intelligence and traditional academic research methods to identify victims of organised crime.
Although we are an independent charity, we work closely with law enforcement and partner agencies.
Our work is at the cutting edge, helping to develop new perspectives on human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the UK and beyond.
Job Role Job Title: Engagement Officer (Romani-speaker)Position available: Temporary part-time position (16 hours per week) until end of March 2026.Salary: £12,948.48 pro rata (£30,348.00 FTE)Closing date: 3rd October 2025Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 6th October 2025 Is this you? We are looking for a candidate who can speak English and Romani.
The ability to speak Romanian is also beneficial.
Experience of working with vulnerable people is an advantage.
The Role:
This is a unique, exciting and rewarding role, allowing the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to tackling exploitation.
You will be involved in a variety of activities, including (but not limited to):
, Improving our cultural awareness when working with Roma women., Visits to sex work locations throughout the West Midlands , Support for victims, Involvement in BCWA's FCDO-funded Romania Project, aimed at tackling the trafficking of women from Romania to the UK 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.
Informal enquiries can be made with Louise Brown, CeAnEx's Director.
Please contact to arrange a call.
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, as a responsible employer, we 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: Contract Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £12948.00 - £30348.00 per annum + FTE
Posted: 2025-09-20 05:30:55
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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. Centre for the Analysis of Exploitation (CeAnEx)
The Engagement Officer will join CeAnEx, and its highly regarded Community Engagement Project, run by Black Country Women's Aid.
The Centre, based within BCWA, does innovative work to identify and support women who are sexually exploited in the West Midlands.
We are a small, passionate team working on the ground in communities, and we combine this with open source intelligence and traditional academic research methods to identify victims of organised crime.
Although we are an independent charity, we work closely with law enforcement and partner agencies.
Our work is at the cutting edge, helping to develop new perspectives on human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the UK and beyond.
Job Role Job Title: Engagement Officer (Mandarin and/or Cantonese speaker)Position available: Temporary part-time position (30 hours per week) until end of March 2026.Salary: £24,478.40 pro rata (£30,348.00 FTE)Closing date: 3rd October 2025Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 6th October 2025 Is this you? We are looking for a candidate with good English and Mandarin skills.
Skills in Cantonese are also beneficial.
Experience of working with vulnerable people is an advantage.
The Role:
This is a unique, exciting and rewarding role, allowing the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to tackling exploitation.
You will be involved in a variety of activities, including (but not limited to):
, Visits to sex work locations throughout the West Midlands and, occasionally, elsewhere in the UK, Support for victims, Joint working with police and partner agencies, Involvement in BCWA's FCDO-funded China Project, aimed at tackling the trafficking of women from China to the UK, Involvement in BCWA's projects involving Romanian, British, Hungarian, Thai and Brazilian women 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.
Informal enquiries can be made with Louise Brown, CeAnEx's Director.
Please contact to arrange a call.
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, as a responsible employer, we 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.
Please note for this role, enhanced vetting procedures will be required.
You will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years for these checks to be completed. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24478.00 - £30348.00 per annum + FTE
Posted: 2025-09-20 05:30:26
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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: 16 October 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: 2025-09-20 05:28:53
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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: 16 October 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 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 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 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: 2025-09-20 05:28:17
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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 the 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 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: Up to £23809.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-20 05:27:29
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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 service: The Corporate Services comprise of BCWA's Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, Development, Training and Governance teams.
The work undertaken by Corporate Services underpins the support provided by our frontline staff.
As BCWA continues to grow, we are expanding our volunteer programme and are now seeking a passionate and organised Volunteer and Involvement Coordinator to lead this work. Job Role Job Title: Volunteer and Involvement CoordinatorPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Salary: £29,267 - £33,281.98Closing date: 16 October 2025
All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? You're passionate about empowering people and creating opportunities for involvement.
You have experience managing volunteers and understand the value they bring to an organisation.
You are a confident communicator, digitally savvy and able to build strong relationships with volunteers, colleagues and external partners.
You are committed to BCWA's feminist values and safeguarding principles, and will bring creativity and energy to the role.
The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop volunteering at BCWA.
You will work across departments to identify opportunities for volunteers, peer mentors and experts by experience to contribute meaningfully to our services.
You will lead on recruitment, training, support and celebration of volunteers, ensuring best practice and inclusivity throughout.
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 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: £29267.00 - £33281.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-20 05:25:18
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College Lecturer - Ophthalmic Dispensing Full or Part Time | Godmersham, Canterbury | From £36,000 | Optical Education Provider
Zest Optical are currently recruiting for a Lecturer in Ophthalmic Dispensing to join a leading optical education provider based near Canterbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician to move into a teaching role and help shape the future of the profession.
Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this position offers flexibility, strong development support, and a rewarding career path.
No prior teaching experience is required - full training and support will be provided. If you're passionate about optics and want to guide the next generation of professionals, this could be the perfect step.
The Role
Deliver teaching across pre-dispensing and FBDO diploma programmes
Lead subject areas and help develop course content and learning materials
Support students with assessments, portfolios and professional development
Use a mix of face-to-face and blended learning methods
Up to 20 hours of teaching per week (pro rata)
Full or part time roles available (minimum 2 days per week)
Based in Godmersham, Canterbury - hybrid working available outside teaching weeks
Occasional travel to a national training centre (Birmingham)
The Person
FBDO-qualified Dispensing Optician
GOC and ABDO registered
Teaching qualification desirable but not essential
Confident communicator with good organisation skills
Experience mentoring or supporting colleagues in practice is a strong advantage
Interest in education, training, and professional development
Benefits
Salary starting from £36,000 (dependent on experience)
30 days holiday + bank holidays
No weekend working
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
5 days allocated annually for CPD and staff training
Subsidised on-site accommodation (if required)
Free parking
ABDO membership and pro-rata support with GOC fees
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more details. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Canterbury, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £36000 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-16 15:18:35
