27/07/2026
IGVA, Southwark, SE London
Salary: £30,248.40 FTE, rising with experience
Location: Southwark
Hours: 35hrs/week. Jobholders work with colleagues to cover core service hours of 8:00 am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Be part of something new. Be a voice. Build change.
We are recruiting motivated, value-driven advocates to join a new, innovative community-based Gender-Based Abuse service in Southwark. This is not a traditional domestic abuse role, you will support people of all genders affected by gender-based abuse and help shape a service built around prevention, creativity, and community voice. The ethos of the service is to ensure that we are front facing and out in the community to meet clients in spaces that are safe and accessible, as well as our offices.
The Role
You will work directly with people in community settings, carrying out risk and needs assessments, creating safety plans, and using trauma-informed and coaching approaches. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, dynamic team working in new and flexible ways.
The role will have a strong focus on working with individuals impacted by sexual abuse and VAWG. As this is a community-based role, candidates will need to be flexible, confident working across different settings, and have an engaging and approachable personality.
Southwark is one of London’s most vibrant and culturally diverse boroughs. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference, build partnerships and support people affected by gender-based abuse, we would love to hear from you.
About You
We’re looking for people who are:
- Confident, reliable, and proactive
- Creative, solutions-focused, and adaptable
- Strong at building rapport
- Comfortable engaging with young people and diverse communities
- Flexible in their approach and passionate about working within community settings
- Comfortable delivering presentations, training and awareness sessions
- Skilled at building relationships with people from diverse communities
- Experience in VAWG, domestic abuse, sexual violence, safeguarding, or working with young people is helpful, but your mindset, values, and reliability matter most. Full training and support will be provided.
If you want purpose, challenge, and the chance to help build something new, this role is for you.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please visit:
https://bedehouse.org.uk/what-we-do/jobs-at-bede/
1 – Download a copy of our standard application form.
2 – Return a completed copy to [email protected] or by post to the address on the form.
3 – Include a covering letter up to 2 pages long, explaining how you meet the Person Specification for the role.
Deadline for applications is midnight, Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
Interviews will be held in the week of 7th September 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short-written test on the day of interview.
Bede works with children and adults at risk of harm, and we have Safer Recruitment policies and procedures in place to ensure that they are protected from abuse. These roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
This post is open to women only as this is considered to be a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act (2010).
This is an exciting opportunity to join Bede Starfish as we deliver the Women’s Safety Alliance (WSA), Southwark’s newly commissioned Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) service. Working alongside specialist partners, the WSA provides co-ordinated, trauma-informed support to women, children,...
