We offer flexible working arrangements, and provide a wide range of opportunities for staff to learn, develop and reach their potential. At SafeLives, team working is essential to get the job done, so we value each individual’s skills and expertise, and support and encourage everyone to get involved and contribute to the work that’s going on across the organisation.
We are committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion and are working hard to build a team that reflects the UK population.
We have signed up to The Disability Confident Scheme, which supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to their workplace. And we provide lots of support to make sure disabled people and those with health conditions are able to stay in work.
We have signed up to the VAWG sector anti racism charter.
Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural and religious identities and we have signed up to The Halo Code for workplaces.
SafeLives is a Living Wage employer.
Employee benefits
At SafeLives, our employees are an important and valued part of our organisation, and we are keen to ensure that they are well motivated and happy. We consider the employee benefits as a means of rewarding and supporting the overall wellbeing of our employees.
We offer a variety of benefits such as flexible working, a pension scheme, childcare vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, eyecare vouchers, and learning and development opportunities.
| Benefits |
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| 34 days holiday including public holidays |
Flexible working e.g. compressed hours |
‘Cycle to Work’ scheme |
| Eyecare vouchers |
Pension scheme (4% employer contribution) |
Childcare vouchers |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Clinical supervision |
Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an additional 5 days) |
| Enhanced Family Leave policies |
Enhanced sick pay |
Professional development fund |
| Individual learning budget |
Restorative practice training |
Time Off In Lieu |
SafeLives reserves the right to close campaigns early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as no further applications will be accepted once the recruitment campaign has closed.
Associates
We work with a network of associates across the UK to deliver training, services and projects. If you would like to join our associate network, please complete the following form.
New Associate Application Form
Associate Opva co-trainer
We are seeking an Associate to join us as a co-trainer for our Older People’s Idva (Opva) course in October 2024. Our Opva Specialist 4 day course ensures professionals are able to respond to older victims of domestic abuse, understanding the unique risks and reduced options available to safeguard older people and reduce risk.
This is a fantastic opportunity to harness your specialist experience to support high-quality learning in this much-needed area. We are seeking an Associate who:
- Has experience supporting older victims of domestic abuse in a relevant role such Opva (Older People’s IDVA)
- Is confident and experienced in delivering online training via Zoom
To express interest please email training@safelives.org.uk with a CV, and short statement on your experience and knowledge specifically around older victims’ diverse needs.
Current vacancies
Drive Finance & Project Manager
Reports to: Safe Lives Head of Finance and Drive Partnership Programme Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,335.28 – £36,713.36
Contract: Fixed term 2 year contract
Location: Bristol based with hybrid working from home and office, and some travel to pilot sites
Role summary
The Finance & Project Manager will oversee DAPO programme commissioning contracts and budgets. This includes monitoring pilot budgets, managing grant agreements, and regular reporting to commissioners. The Finance & Project Manager will work closely with the DAPO Programme Manager and SafeLives Head of Finance to enable programme delivery and facilitate effective commissioning relationships with service providers in each pilot area.
How to apply
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV by Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 9:00 am.
As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc, should you wish to send an alternative format please email Recruitment@safelives.org.uk.
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