Aurora New Dawn is pleased to announce the following job vacancy:
Female* Armed Forces Advocate (Royal Navy)
Have you got knowledge and experience of the Armed Forces?
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?
Would you like to help victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with links to the Armed Forces Community?
* PLEASE NOTE: This post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
Hours of work
| Full-time: | 37 Hours per week |
| Salary | Non Accredited –£24,000 p.a Accredited* – £27,000 p.a *On completion of relevant role-related accreditation |
| Location: | Flexible, with proximity to Portsmouth preferred. Hybrid or Home working available depending on location. Some travel to main office (Portsmouth) will be required. Induction will be at our Portsmouth office. |
| Contract: | Until August 2026 – continuation subject to funding. |
The Role
Aurora New Dawn is a registered charity providing support and advocacy to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, stalking and sexual violence. In 2017, we launched our Armed Forces Advocacy Service, and have been providing bespoke support to the Armed Forces Community ever since.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, with an understanding of the specific needs or armed forces personnel and/or their families, to join our Armed Forces Advocacy Service (AFAS). This post involves working with victims who have links to the Royal Navy.
As an Armed Forces Advocate you will:
- Provide direct support to victims (16+) of domestic abuse, sexual violence and/or stalking who have links to the armed forces.
- Work alongside other professionals to identify and address the safety and support needs of your clients.
- Provide emotional and practical support and information, including in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance.
- Advocate for your clients with relevant agencies, ensuring that they receive the right support at the right time.
- Assist the wider team in the delivery of training and awareness-raising across the armed forces community.
What we offer:
-
Flexible working.
-
Birthday day off.
-
Trivial benefits system.
-
Competitive annual leave plus all bank holidays.
-
Ad Hoc bonus opportunities.
-
Enhanced maternity pay.
-
Team days/lunches.
-
Opportunities for additional paid work.
-
Ongoing Training and Development.
-
External clinical supervision.
To apply:
For an informal discussion about the role, or for any queries, please contact the Operations Director on 02392 479254.
To apply please send a covering letter and monitoring form to recruitment@aurorand.org.uk.
Please add ARMED FORCES ADVOCATE – ROYAL NAVY in the subject heading.
You are advised to read the job description and person specification carefully as the decision to shortlist you for interview will be based on the information you provide in your letter.
Please include a CV with your covering letter.
We encourage applications from women of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is diverse in terms of skills, experiences, and abilities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic women, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Closing date for applications: open ended – we will recruit the first suitable candidate.
Interview date tbc
Important documents:
To download a copy of the Armed Forces Advocate (Royal Navy) job description, click here.
To download a copy of the Aurora New Dawn Diversity Questionnaire, click here.
Next step…
Do you want to get in touch with us?
Want to help us raise awareness?
Want to donate to our cause? 💜
