Criminal Justice and Hate Crime Advocate
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing criminal justice or hate crime challenges? Do you thrive in a supportive and compassionate environment, where you can truly make a difference?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a driven person to join the charity’s Advocate Team to support members from the Gypsy and Traveller community across West Yorkshire.
Position: Criminal Justice and Hate Crime Advocate
Location: West Yorkshire/hybrid
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £24,829 per annum pro rata
Contract: Maternity cover 12 months
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date: 6th February 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 13th February
The Role
You will work across a project with a focus on two areas of support: hate crime and criminal justice. This role will involve working with and supporting individuals and families from Gypsy and Traveller communities who are affected by the criminal justice system and anyone who has previously experienced, or are currently experiencing any form of hate crime.
About You
With empathy and interpersonal and relationship building skills, you will have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful situations.
You will have the ability to:
• Support individuals and engage them with relevant services.
• Build trusting and effective relationships with our members.
• Remain balanced and nonjudgmental while listening to individuals.
• Encourage and inspire people to recognise and build on their own strengths
• Network and form good working connections with external services and partners across West Yorkshire.
• Use a computer, including proficiency in the use of word processing and data entry tools.
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form
About the Organisation
You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
