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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 and civil remedies to 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 Ask Marc Service.
The team: Ask MARC (Male Abuse Referral Centre) is a service providing a clear referral pathway and dedicated specialist support to male victims of interpersonal abuse; this includes intimate partner and familial abuse, current, historic and childhood sexual violence, stalking, honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
The service raises 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.
The West Midlands Office of the Police Crime Commissioner has commissioned this service to deliver support to high-risk male victims of domestic abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Male Victims OnlyPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), available to male and female applicantsSalary: £25,282.44 - £28,861.62 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 21 January 2026BCWA 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.This is a challenging role that requires empathy, compassion, excellent interpersonal and caseload management skills, a client-centred approach and proactive crisis intervention. The Role: Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm.
IDVAs support victims of domestic abuse to assess the level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children.
They work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding to and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.
The role 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 a lot 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 positionsBlack Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Employment checksAs 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. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25282.00 - £28861.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-24 13:33:43
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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:
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 area 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 Services ManagerPosition type: Full-time positions available (37.5 hours/Monday-Friday), based in the West MidlandsSalary: £36,343.84 - £41,457.52 (dependent on experience)Closing date: 12 January 2026 Is this you?
We are looking for a highly skilled Modern Slavery Outreach Services Manager with excellent communication skills, compassion and understanding of the impact of abuse and exploitation.
We are looking for an innovative candidate who has empathy and a good understanding of issues and challenges faced by victims of modern slavery.
They will need highly developed listening skills, personal resilience and emotional maturity to support the team to deliver the outreach service.
This is a great opportunity for someone who possesses outstanding communication and organisation skills, will enjoy working in a very fast-paced environment and build effective partnerships. The Role: The successful candidate will provide operational support, health and safety advice and guidance to Senior advocates, advocates in and out of the office environment, supporting clients as well as overseeing the allocation of referrals via the administrators/ first contact advisors.
The successful candidate will also work closely with stakeholders across the region, NGOs, governments, law enforcement, and others to enable BCWA to provide a high-quality support service
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 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
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Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £36343.00 - £41457.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-15 16:08:16
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Are you ready to be a change agent, value creator, and connector? As a Local HR Business Partner based in Wallingford or Aberdeen, you'll work on a 6-month fixed term contract to define, project manage, and execute impactful change initiatives.
You'll lead the development and implementation of strategic people plans for your business area(s), with value creation at the heart of everything you do.
By leveraging Fugro's HR model, you'll ensure optimal support for business performance while enhancing the employee experience across the organisation.
Your role and responsibilities:
Partner with business leadership to develop and deliver people plans aligned with country and regional priorities.
Act as a trusted advisor, promoting a positive workplace culture and effective communication.
Champion the HR model, ensuring optimal support for business performance and employee experience.
Lead change management initiatives including transformation, restructuring, and TUPE processes.
Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence and other HRBPs to drive efficiency and share best practices.
Mitigate employment risks and manage employee relations effectively.
Your background:
Demonstrated success as a People Business Partner in a large scale, heavily matrixed, global organization.
Significant experience of organisation design, restructuring, and other change management to include both individual and collective consultation processes.
Highly desirable to have experience of TUPE (mobilisation and demobilisation).
Essential to have high level of employee relations knowledge to be able to mitigate and manage risk.
Demonstrated ability to understand business needs and anticipate future problems/risk, develop simple and effective solutions.
Strong collaboration focus to ensure shared goals are realized.
Proven relationship development skills with business leaders, as a trusted advisor.
Analytical ability to collect and synthesize large quantities of data, tell the story, and formulate recommendation based on data trends and insights.
Core knowledge of human resources principles, concepts, processes and best practises.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives exercising sound judgment, solutions orientation, and flexibility.
Strong analytical, presentation, verbal and written communications skills
About Us
Who we are Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips.
Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights.
We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently.
But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us.
For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further.
For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.
What we offer
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds.
We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself.
By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better.
Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better.
We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro.
So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude.
But bring your questions and opinions too.
Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower.
Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength.
Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not.
Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly.
And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.
Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.
Benefits of joining our team
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Group life assurance
Group income protection
Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
Electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts platform
The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Long service awards
Fugro values awards
Employee referral bonus scheme
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.
Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated
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Type: Contract Location: Wallingford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Posted: 2025-11-21 12:32:49
