Specialist Outreach Worker

Salary: £27,560

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)

Location: East Oxford, with some working from home, and travel across Oxfordshire

Contract type: Fixed Term - 18 Month Contract (with possible extension subject to funding)

Closing date: Monday 26 May

We are delighted to be recruiting a Specialist Outreach Worker to join our specialist service, as part of our vibrant team.

Our specialist and friendly team of staff and volunteers have been providing independent, free, confidential and trauma-informed services to survivors of sexual violence in Oxfordshire since 1979.

The Specialist Outreach Worker will make a real difference to survivors of sexual violence who face the greatest barriers to support. They will lead a trauma-informed outreach project in Oxfordshire, delivering personalised, empowering support to survivors affected by multiple inequalities, such as homelessness, disability, or complex mental health needs.

At Survivor Space, we are passionate about collective care and committed to prioritising staff wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

We offer:

• Flexible working in a supportive, feminist environment, including up to 10 days of emergency leave for those with caring responsibilities
• A healthcare plan that provides cashback for dental care, physiotherapy, optical care and access to a 24-hour doctor
• Regular counselling and mental health support, with access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• An individual wellbeing plan to help fit your wellbeing needs around work
• 5% employer contributions to your pension and incremental pay rises
• A cycle-to-work scheme

This role would be ideal for someone who has experience in:

• A support worker or outreach role, with a trauma-informed approach
• Providing one-to-one support to people with complex needs, including risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis support
• Supporting people who are survivors of sexual violence, or who are experiencing homelessness, complex mental health issues, or physical, learning, or sensory disabilities

To apply, visit our vacancy page on our website and complete our online application form:

www.survivorspace.org.uk/specialist-outreach-worker

This post is restricted to female applicants only and is exempt under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, such as people from the global majority, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ people. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please do get in touch by email: [email protected].

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as it involves working with vulnerable people. As such, we will ask shortlisted candidates to disclose both spent and unspent convictions during the recruitment process. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the barred lists, will be required before an offer of employment is made. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us — this will depend on the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: £27,560.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford