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At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Umbrella Pay Rate: £30.40 per hour umbrella

Summary

The VAWG Navigator is a crucial role within a local authority, dedicated to providing intensive, trauma-informed, and survivor-centred support to women facing violence against women and girls (VAWG) along with multiple disadvantages such as homelessness, mental or physical health issues, substance misuse, poverty, offending behaviour, and social exclusion. This position is a 3-month contract with a pay rate of £30.40 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The role involves working 21 hours per week, spread over three days, with a combination of community outreach, remote, and office work based in 5 Pancras Square, London, Camden. The VAWG Navigator plays a vital role in enhancing the safety, wellbeing, and independence of survivors, advocating for them across various systems, and facilitating their long-term recovery.

Responsibilities

Manage a small, intensive caseload of survivors experiencing VAWG and multiple disadvantages.
Build trusted, strengths-based relationships with survivors through consistent and trauma-informed engagement.
Deliver person-centred support tailored to individual needs, goals, and circumstances.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop safety and support plans.
Provide crisis intervention and ongoing practical and emotional support.
Support survivors to increase safety, wellbeing, independence, and long-term recovery.
Undertake assertive outreach across the borough to engage survivors in community settings.
Advocate on behalf of survivors with statutory and voluntary agencies.
Accompany survivors to appointments, meetings, and court hearings where appropriate.
Reduce barriers to accessing specialist VAWG and wider support services.
Support survivors in navigating housing, health, welfare, legal, and criminal justice systems.

Requirements:

Experience of providing frontline support to individuals affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other forms of gender-based violence.
Experience supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantages, including mental health challenges, substance misuse, homelessness, or complex needs.
Experience conducting outreach work and engaging vulnerable or hard-to-reach individuals.
Relevant qualification in Social Work, Community Work, Counselling, Health & Social Care, Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, Domestic Abuse Practice, or equivalent professional experience.
Enhanced DBS required.

Additional Information

Working hours: 21 hours per week.
Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, Camden, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom.
Work pattern: 3 days per week, a mixture of outreaching in the community to service-users, remote and office.
Bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 16th October 2026, apply ASAP.

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