Hammersmith & Fulham Mind (HFM) is an independent mental health provider working with people living in the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and beyond for over 25 years.

We are now in a position to recruit a social prescription lead for Hammersmith and Fulham Mind. This new role is on the cutting edge of mental health and involves working closely with local GPs to develop and deliver a social prescription service over a 15 month pilot period. We need someone that can provide top quality work with individuals, but is also inspired by a vision for social prescription which could see it play a huge role in primary healthcare in the future. If you are excited by the idea of setting up, developing and delivering something that could be a cornerstone of future service provision then apply without delay.  We are looking to start this project up as soon as possible and certainly before the end of 2015!!!

HFM offer competitive benefits to employees, including 25 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 30) and flexible working.

HFM is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who have experience of using mental health services as well as people from BMER backgrounds.

Please click on links below for application form and job description

Application Form

Job description

ADVANCE delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls in these three boroughs as part of the Angelou Partnership, within the partnership ADVANCE provides independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

Female* Substance Misuse IDVA
Contract: Maternity Cover 1st February 2016 – 30th January 2017
Grade/Salary: NJC scale 29 – 31 £28,191 – 29,838 per annum inc. London Weighting
Working hours: 35 hours per week plus on call out of hours (as cover when required) according to contract terms. The job may involve working out of hours and time off in lieu will be taken by arrangement with the Manager.

Work location: Based at ADVANCE Hammersmith office and community locations
The Substance Misuse IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients for whom substance abuse is a factor. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse and substance misuse sectors. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women involved in substance misuse services, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
ADVANCE is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and is open to women only (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Benefits include 30 days holiday and a non-contributory pension scheme

Closing date: 14th December at 12pm    Interview date: 21st December
To apply for the IDVA job please download the application form and Job Description from our website at http://advancecharity.org.uk/#/come-work-for-us/4550289399 (Get Involved/Come Work for Us)

Completed applications should be emailed to althea.k@advancecharity.org.uk or posted marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to :
Althea King, ADVANCE (BSU Recruitment)
Unit 6,The Lanchesters 162-164 Fulham Palace Road
London W6 9ER

Registered Charity Number 1086873

We are looking to recruit an Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) to join our unique team of accredited ISACs. If you are interest and would like some further information please follow the links at the end of this page.

Job Title: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers

Organisation: Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Outline of Role: Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service CIC employs a number of Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworks (ISACs) who offer support for high risk victims who have been the subject of stalking, support them through the criminal justice system and offer relevant advice and advocacy. The ISAC will be responsible for providing an efficient, effective trauma informed response to victims of stalking across England and Wales. This will include assessing an individual’s needs based on the risk at that time and ensuring that the victim’s voice is heard locally and at appropriate multi-agency or professional meetings.

The role will also include working with professionals and local agencies to ensure a coordinated response is in place and all relevant agencies work together effectively.

This post is based in Central London.

Closing Date: 5pm on the Wednesday 9 December 2015

Interviews will be scheduled for Monday 14 December

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role, the full job description and application form can be found on the following link: http://paladinservice.co.uk/category/vacancies/ and email to office@paladinservice.co.uk.