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Young Women’s Outreach and Support Worker

Central Plymouth & Outreach

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (although additional funding will be sought to enable the continuation of the project)

37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday

£26,227 gross per annum

Job Ref: SF202606

Role summary:

As a Young Women's Outreach and Support Worker you will provide intensive, trauma informed support to young women aged 16-25 in Plymouth who are at risk of or affected by domestic and sexual abuse, exploitation, criminal justice involvement, homelessness and disengagement from education / employment.

About Trevi:

Trevi is an award winning women’s charity in Plymouth. For more than 30 years, we have worked alongside women across the city, providing specialist, gender-specific support through some of life’s toughest moments.

Our services span residential centres, a women’s centre and outreach programmes. Together, they create clear pathways from crisis to safety, stability and independence. We also campaign for change and contribute to the national voice working to end violence against women and girls.

Honesty, integrity, aspiration and compassion are the centre of everything we do

What we offer:

Many people come to Trevi because they want their work to mean something. Here, every role contributes to something bigger - supporting women to find safety and rebuild their lives, while helping Trevi challenge inequality and work for a fairer future across Plymouth.

As well as meaningful work, we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year
• A day off on your birthday
• An enhanced Company sick pay scheme
• An interest free parking permit payment plan
• An Employee Assistance Programme with the UK’s leading provider
• Contributions to your NEST Pension
• Extensive Learning and Development opportunities relevant to your role
• Access to a Blue Light Card offering discounts, savings and rewards across thousands of UK brands

Trevi is a Real Living Wage employer & for all our vacancies.

About the Trevi service

As a Young Women’s Outreach and Support Worker you will be based at our Sunflower Women’s Centre.

Our women’s centre offers a ‘no wrong door’ approach, providing a single point of access to specialist support. We work with women facing poverty, abuse, poor mental health and isolation, helping them secure safety, rebuild stability and move towards independence.

About the role:

This role focuses on supporting young women to break cycles of disadvantage and build stability and opportunity through key working, peer mentoring and group work.

What you will do:

• Deliver a flexible service, including evenings, supporting young women in various settings, including street-based outreach, actively publicising the service and using creative engagement tools to reach young women wherever they are.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments using evidence-based tools (such as DASH) and implement tailored safety plans addressing immediate risks.
• Support young women with a wide range of interconnected issues including housing/homelessness, legal rights, civil remedies, welfare benefits, education, and employment.
• Ensure access to / delivery of trauma stabilisation, information, and immediate safety guidance for young women.

What you will bring:

• Experience in supporting vulnerable young women (16–25) including those affected by domestic abuse and / or exploitation
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills

This role would suit someone who:

• Is comfortable working in an outreach role
• Can manage complexity and competing priorities
• Is reliable and professional

Safeguarding:

Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority, and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check; the cost of which will be reimbursed by Trevi.

Equality & diversity:

This role is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Trevi is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from women from diverse backgrounds, communities and experiences.

Apply here:

If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Monday 16th November at midday

Interviews to be held w/c 23rd November

To apply, please download and complete the application form from our website:

Jobs - Trevi

Alternatively, you can collect an application form from our Women’s Centre, 29 Sutherland Road, Plymouth, PL4 6BW, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Completed forms can be emailed to recruitment@trevi.org.uk or returned to the Women’s Centre.

We do not use AI in our recruitment process. Every application is reviewed by real people, and we encourage candidates to submit responses in their own words.

Important information

In line with our safer recruitment policy, we are unable to accept CVs submitted via Indeed or recruitment agencies. All applicants must complete a Trevi application form.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

We may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We encourage you to apply promptly.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been taken forward on this occasion.

Pay: £26,227.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plymouth PL4 6BW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Due to the nature of our work this role is open to women only. Are you happy to continue on this basis?
• Do you have experience in supporting vulnerable young women (aged 16–25) including those affected by domestic abuse and/or exploitation?
• Do you have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes and procedures?
• Do you have experience of working in an outreach role?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person