Job Title: Bank Refuge Support WorkerSalary/ Rate: £9.34 per hourLocation: BoltonClosing Date: Midday, Thursday 10th February 2022Hours: Various hours available including evenings, weekends and night shifts Background Information Fortalice was established in 1977 to provide emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse within their own homes. The organisation has expanded over the past years and now … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Fortalice – Bank Refuge Support Worker”

Job Title: Children and Young People Project WorkerSalary/ Rate: £11.50 per hourLocation: BoltonClosing Date: Midday, Thursday 10th February 2022Hours: 35 per week Background Information Fortalice was established in 1977 to provide emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse within their own homes. The organisation has expanded over the past years and now provides a wide range … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Fortalice – Children and Young People Project Worker”

This form has been designed to gather feedback on the current key priorities and issues facing domestic abuse services in England at the moment. Women’s Aid are keen to hear your experiences and will use the information you provide in your response to this consultation to inform their work in supporting domestic abuse services and survivors.     For example, you can use the form to tell them about your experiences … Continue reading “Consultation – Women’s Aid – Key Priorities & Issues facing DV Services”

Stacey Dooley and Mina Smallman, mother of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman who were murdered in a London park, are to tell the story of the tragedy for BBC2. Sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were reported missing on 6th June 2020. Mina Smallman’s two daughters were never to return from Bibaa’s birthday celebration the … Continue reading “Television – BBC2 to tell story of murdered sisters, Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman”

A date has been set for MPs to discuss a petition calling for Gracie’s Law, which would see more support for stalking victims. The petition was created after the death of Gracie Spinks, 23, who was found fatally injured in a field, in Duckmanton, Derbyshire, in June 2021. It is thought Michael Sellers, 35, who … Continue reading “News – Gracie Spinks death: Date set for Gracie’s Law petition debate”

Exploring the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on domestic abuse (DASC) safeguarding arrangements. Date and time: Tue, March 1, 2022 – 9:30am – 1pm About this event: The DASC Research Team would like to welcome you to our online conference to share novel findings across our mixed-methods UKRI ESRC study (Grant reference ES/V015745/1). Our Research … Continue reading “Event – DASC Research Team – Domestic Abuse Safeguarding During Covid-19 Challenges and Opportunities”

Job Title: Emerge Based Children and Family WorkerSalary/ Rate: £24,345 per annumLocation: ManchesterClosing Date: Midday, 18th February 2022Hours: 35 per week, on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00 (part time hours of 17.5 also considered) About us: PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – The Pankhurst Trust Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid – Emerge Based Children and Family Worker”

Job Title: AdministratorSalary/ Rate: £11.27 per hourLocation: Bolton (some home working will be considered)Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 3rd February 2022Hours: Up to 28 hours per week Background Information Fortalice was established in 1977 to provide emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse within their own homes. The organisation has expanded over the past years and now … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Fortalice – Administrator”

Sexual harassment has been allowed to exist as a “hidden problem” for far too long. Unwanted, and often criminal, sexual behaviour is pervasive in public spaces – on the streets, in bars, and often, on public transport. In the capital, over half (55 per cent) of female Londoners have experienced sexual harassment on public transport, … Continue reading “News – Sexual harassment isn’t always obvious – but it’s vital we all recognise it”

Move to outlaw procedures to reconstruct the hymen welcomed by campaigners and survivors of ‘honour’-based abuse “Virginity repair” surgery known as hymenoplasty has no place in the medical world, British healthcare professionals were warned today, as legislation to criminalise the practice was introduced by the government. An amendment added to the health and care bill on Monday will make … Continue reading “News – ‘Virginity repair’ surgery to be banned in Britain under new bill”