SOUTHALL BLACK SISTERS
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Southall Black Sisters is an advice, advocacy and campaigning centre for black and minority women.
Working at Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters (SBS) operates a specialist advice and advocacy centre for Black and minority ethnic women fleeing gender-based violence and related violations of their human rights. We are nationally and internationally renowned for our work, which by its very nature addresses issues of multiple or intersectional discrimination, involving the simultaneous experience of race, gender and other forms of inequality.
You will be joining a team of inspiring women, whose dedication has saved thousands of lives and continues to empower women to assert their fundamental human rights to justice, equality and freedom. The organisation offers a three per cent employer contribution and a focus on continued learning and development facilitated by experts in their field.
From time to time, depending on organisational needs, SBS offers volunteer placements and temporary paid internships. To enquire about current opportunities to work or volunteer with us, please contact hr@southallblacksisters.co.uk.
See what previous post holders have said about working for SBS in the testimonials below.
Current Opportunities
We are looking for driven, empathetic and committed individuals to join our team and support our efforts to empower women to live without fear of violence. In light of the nature and context of the work of Southall Black Sisters, the Organisation considers the candidates’ race and gender (BME women) to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Para 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.
To apply, please return a completed application form and Equality Monitoring form to hr@southallblacksisters.co.uk by the closing date, referencing the job title in the subject line of your email.
Domestic Violence Advocate OR Domestic Violence Advocate Trainee (2 vacancies)
Location: Southall, London
Salary: £19,634 to £28,240 (incl. OLW) per annum depending on experience
Closing date: Midnight Monday 9th August
Interviews: w/c 16th August
Hours: 35
Contract type: 1 year FTC
Southall Black Sisters is looking for two Domestic Violence Advocates to play an integral and active role in providing practical support for victims of domestic and gender-based violence. These roles would suit candidates with a strong commitment to working with vulnerable women to provide advice and practical support in a sensitive, patient and professional manner. We welcome applications from both experienced advocates and prospective trainees new to this field of work.
Domestic Violence Advocate Job Description and Person Specification
Domestic Violence Advocate Trainee Job Description and Person Specification
Helpline Advisor
Location: Southall, London
Salary: £19,634 to £25,292 (incl. OLW) per annum depending on experience
Closing date: Midnight 16th August 2021
Interviews: w/c 23rd August
Hours: 35
Contract type: Permanent
Southall Black Sisters is looking for a confident, organised and proactive Helpline Advisor, who has an exceptional telephone manner and a commitment to identifying resolutions for victims of domestic and gender-based violence. While experience of giving advice on a telephone helpline is desirable, comprehensive training will be provided and we welcome applications from candidates new to this field of work.
Helpline Advisor Job Description and Person Specification
Fundraising Lead and Project Manager
Location: Largely remote, with occasional travel to meetings, events and conferences
Salary: £35,722 – £40,736 (incl. OLW) per annum depending on experience
Closing date: Midnight 30th August 2021
Interviews: w/c 6th September 2021
Hours: 35
Contract type: Permanent (flexible working arrangements may be considered)
Southall Black Sisters is looking for an experienced Fundraising Lead and Project Manager to secure and sustain the funding required to deliver our vital services. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of generating income through grant applications, commissioning bids and individual donors. She will also have experience of implementing strong grant and project management processes and in ensuring the successful delivery of key outcomes and targets.
Fundraising Lead and Project Manager Job Description and Person Specification
Senior Legal, Policy and Campaigns Officer
Location: Largely remote, with occasional travel to meetings, events and conferences
Salary: £33,294 to £36,711 (incl. OLW) per annum depending on experience
Closing date: Midnight 30th August 2021
Interviews: w/c 13th September 2021
Hours: 35
Contract type: Permanent
Southall Black Sisters is looking for a Senior Legal, Policy and Campaigns Officer to help to co-ordinate, assist and lead on delivering SBS’ key work in this area, including mounting legal interventions and challenges, making policy submissions, writing reports, researching, campaigning and lobbying, managing a small caseload and speaking at public events and to the media. The successful candidate will have strong experience in legal and policy work and will be critical, well-organised, thoughtful and analytical in her approach.
Senior Legal, Policy and Campaigns Officer Job Description and Person Specification
Testimonials from our staff and volunteers, past and present:
Vidya, Domestic Violence Advocate
The work of an advocate is challenging, to say the least, but it is also immensely rewarding. While the women who approach us for assistance come with stories of unspeakable cruelty and injustice, these are almost always tempered with touching accounts of kindness, strength and survival. SBS plays a significant role in bringing some relief to vulnerable women and children in times of crisis, and I am grateful to have had the chance to do the same.”
Radhika, Legal Policy & Campaigns Officer
Every day I play a part in helping survivors of abuse access safety, justice and support – whether that is changing the life of one woman by helping her seek redress for being abused and abandoned abroad, or of hundreds and thousands of women through our ongoing challenges to unjust and discriminatory policies which marginalise migrant women. Can you leave work every day saying you made a positive difference? I can.”
Biba, Volunteer
I have really enjoyed volunteering at SBS, as I have learnt so much from everyone in the office, and from all the tasks I have been given to do. I have learnt that even the mundane jobs such as filing play a vital part in keeping a woman safe from danger, and getting her the justice she deserves. Every day is a new challenge, and I leave grateful that I could do something that has made a positive change to someone’s life.
I can honestly say its one of the most interesting things I’ve done, I have met some wonderful people, and I would recommend volunteering at SBS to anyone who is up for a rewarding challenge.”
Natasha, Volunteer
As a volunteer, I have had many different roles: Admin Support – helping with the website, social media, reception. Advocacy Support – Refuge Searches for clients, case filing and upkeep. Client Support – Accompany clients to meetings at the Job Centre or to see their Solicitors.
Working with SBS has really helped me to put everything into perspective personally and professionally. Although I am only a supporting role, I genuinely feel that a win for SBS is a win for me.”
Courtney, Volunteer
Akshaya, Volunteer
It was also a positive experience to see all the staff members in SBS campaigning for the same course so strongly! I felt welcomed into the organisation by all the staff members including senior management. Everyone has also been accommodating of my needs as a students, giving up time to explain the policies and campaigns run by SBS.
I am very grateful for the placement where I had a great opportunity to learn more about the great work SBS carry out.”