National LGBT+ Independent Victim Advocate

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting LGBT+ individuals is seeking a National LGBT+ Independent Victim Advocate to provide specialized support and advocacy for LGBT+ victims of abuse. This role, based remotely with occasional travel to London, involves advising clients, navigating legal systems, and maintaining confidentiality according to GDPR. Candidates must have experience in support services related to violence and abuse, and a strong understanding of LGBT+ issues. This position offers a pay rate of £15-£19 per hour and is temporary until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering support services to survivors of abuse or violence.
• Understanding of the scale, nature, and causes of abuse and violence experienced by LGBT+ people.
• Knowledge of LGBT+ experiences, with clear understanding of the needs of victims and survivors.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, advocacy, and support to LGBT+ victims of abuse.
• Support, advise, and advocate for a national caseload remotely.
• Assist clients in navigating the criminal and civil justice systems.

Skills

Experience of delivering support services to survivors of abuse or violence

Understanding of the scale and nature of abuse experienced by LGBT+ people

Knowledge of LGBT+ experiences and needs

Understanding of safeguarding best practices

Job description

Overview

Role : National LGBT+ Independent Victim Advocate

Based : Remote – 1 day every 2 months in London (travel paid for)

Rate : £15ph - £19.00ph depending on pay status

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : Temporary until March 2026

Hours : 35 hours per week

Our client, a specialist LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is looking for a National LGBT+ Independent Victim Advocate to join their team.

• This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Responsibilities

You will provide advice, advocacy and support to LGBT+ victims / survivors of abuse / violence.

Synopsis of Duties

• Remotely supporting, advising and advocating for a national caseload of LGBT+ people who have been subjected to abuse or violence.
• Ensuring your approach to contact with clients is trauma-informed, empowerment-based and person-centred.
• Providing information and support to enable clients to make informed choices and meet their individual needs.
• Assisting victims / survivors in dealing with the diverse impacts of harm and abuse (safety, emotional, social, financial, or practical).
• Assisting / supporting clients in navigating the criminal / civil justice systems, ensuring they are aware of their rights and options.
• Providing appropriate referrals / signposting to other agencies including housing, welfare, counselling and other support services.
• Maintaining positive working relationships with key agencies and partners, including attending internal / external meetings.
• Working with agencies to safeguard victims and survivors, keeping them informed of relevant changes to a client’s situation.
• Ensuring all client records are maintained and treated in confidence, according to policies and GDPR legislation.
• Keeping accurate records of work undertaken with clients in line with policies and funder agreements.
• Understanding of and commitment to inclusive working with LGBT+ clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Acting in accordance with policies, procedures and ethos.
• Being an active member of the team, attending regular staff team meetings, attending clinical supervision and training.
• Participating and contributing to service planning & strategic development.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of delivering support services to survivors of abuse or violence
• Understanding of the scale, nature and causes of abuse and violence experienced by LGBT+ people
• Knowledge of LGBT+ experiences, with a clear understanding of the needs of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence
• Understanding of safeguarding best practice in a support environment, including both children and adults-at-risk
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency