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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: Bank shifts 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)Closing date: 02 January 2026Shifts 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 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 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: 2025-12-05 14:53:39
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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: Walsall Council Children's Social Care have implemented 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 outcomes 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 Walsall 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 (Family Safeguarding)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5), based in Walsall Salary: £25,282.44 (unqualified) - £30,304.46 (qualified) Closing date: 02 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 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 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 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: Walsall, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25282.00 - £30304.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-05 14:52:38
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Maintenance Engineer
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Including shift: £39,600 - £42,600 Job Type: Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our clients team, and support site production facilities through planned and unplanned maintenance of plant, equipment, and services.
This role involves diagnosing problems, ensuring safe working practices, and maintaining clear communication with suppliers and on-site personnel.
Key Responsibilities include:
Work with production staff to provide breakdown support in line with production priorities
Ensure risk assessments are carried out prior to work and reassessed if conditions change
Maintain good communication with production staff for updates on breakdowns and machine release
Communicate effectively between outgoing and incoming maintenance shifts
Act as a mentor when working with apprentices or new starters
Breakdown repair of existing plant and machinery
Installation and relocation of new and existing machinery
Assist with machinery moves
Implement and support TPM/PPM across the site
Fully participate in production support activities
Electronic record keeping of machine repair details and stock
Identify repeat problems and assist in corrective actions to remove the cause
Advise on maintenance spares holdings
Respond to breakdowns promptly as per production priorities
Ensure PPM activities are carried out within scheduled times and arrange machine release if required
Risk assessment of all work tasks and contractor inductions
Fault finding using Fanuc CNC controls and PLC ladder diagrams
Be proactive in identifying hazards and supporting removal of hazards identified by others
Recommend spares holdings
Authority to stop a machine or process if it poses a health and safety risk
Essential Skills & Experience:
Completed Maintenance Apprenticeship
Relevant academic qualifications
Experience with CNC machine tools
Fully experienced with Fanuc control systems
PC literate and risk assessment trained
Strong communication skills
Risk Assessment trained
Fully experienced with Fanuc control systems
Desirable:
Understanding of PLC systems
IOSH certification
Leadership training
Specific machine tool knowledge
Ipath Licence
Benefits:
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme (company contribution 7.5% if employee contributes 6%)
Life assurance up to 6x annual salary (dependent on pension contribution level)
Annual flu vaccinations
Occupational Health support
Cyclescheme & Home & Tech scheme (salary sacrifice)
Retailer, accommodation, travel, and attractions discounts
Byond cashback card
Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Help@hand app (24/7 GP access, mental health counselling, physiotherapy, legal & financial support, wellbeing resources)
Free car parking
Canteen/vending facilities
Workwear provided
Christmas voucher
Training and development opportunities
Interested? Contact Chris Henry on 01803 840 844 or email chris.henry@mego.co.uk to find out more or apply today!
Mego Employment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary staffing. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Plymouth, England
Start: January 2026
Salary / Rate: £39600 - £42600 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-02 10:35:24
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Our client, a highly regarded and well-established law firm in Weybridge, is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor or Fellow CILEX to join their respected Family department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to work closely with the Partner and Head of Family, handling a high-quality caseload while contributing to a growing and ambitious team.
The firm also offers hybrid working as part of its benefits package.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a varied and interesting caseload covering all aspects of family law, delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the firms strong reputation for excellence.
This position is ideal for someone with a solid background in divorce, financial disputes, and private law children matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a diverse caseload of family law matters
- Advising clients on divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and related issues
- Preparing case strategies, conducting research, and drafting legal documentation
- Liaising with courts, counsel, experts, and third parties
- Maintaining accurate files, time recording, and billing in line with SRA and firm standards
- Working closely with the Partner and Head of Family to support departmental growth
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory, confidentiality, and professional conduct requirements
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years PQE in family law
- Strong academic background and proven track record managing complex cases
- Solid understanding of SRA standards and family procedure rules
- Excellent research, drafting, and organisational skills
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive
- Exceptional interpersonal and client-care abilities
- Competent IT skills; experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office is desirable
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- Strong written communication skills and ability to prioritise under pressure
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and reputable law firm offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a high-quality caseload. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Weybridge,England
Start: 27/11/2025
Salary / Rate: Excellent + hybrid
Posted: 2025-11-27 11:28:04
