Full-Time LGBT+ Children and Young People’s Advocate
Job Description
Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?
Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is seeking a LGBT+ Children & Young People’s Advocate to provide an effective and professional service to LGBT+ children and young people facing violence and abuse.
Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.
We run three national support helplines for LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse, so-called “conversion therapy”, and hate crime. We provide advocacy services, both in London and nationally, for LGBT+ victims who need longer-term support. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.
We use what we learn through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy change, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. We build evidence through key pieces of research, like our upcoming report into LGBT+ experiences of sexual violence. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of LGBT+ people around the country.
Galop is looking for an experienced LGBT+ practitioner to provide an effective and professional service to LGBT+ children and young people facing violence and abuse. The person will have proven experience of successfully advocating on behalf of young people and/or LGBT+ people experiencing abuse and skills to engage with other professionals to improve their understanding of the needs of LGBT+ young people. We need someone who will bring professionalism, reflection and resilience to the role.
You will have expertise in delivering needs-led specialist support services. You will need to be solutions-focussed and enjoy working collaboratively across a diverse and committed team. You’ll need to have good resilience and self-care, and be prepared to work in an environment where abuse and violence are regularly talked about. You’ll need to understand the impact of trauma and how that affects our team.
Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working.
Hours
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract
12 Months. Extension subject to funding.
Reports to:
Advocacy & Support Manager/Senior Advocate
Salary
GRADE F £30,446.33 – £34,959.58 per year (including Inner London Weighting of £4009.14).
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on Monday 31st July 2023
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th August 2023
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further prior to application, please contact our Advocacy and Support manager Sarah Webb Sa***@ga***.uk
How to Apply
Download an application pack on our website to apply.
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