Job Title: Children & Young People Support Worker
Location: Central Northampton (Two Sites) and Community
Salary: £23,780 per annum

Our charity is looking for a compassionate and motivated Children and Young People’s Specialist to support children and young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse. This impactful role is part of our holistic rehabilitation and recovery programme, "Restored." If you are passionate about making a positive difference and empowering others, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support & Empowerment: Provide specialist, holistic support for children and young people, promoting healing and personal growth.
• Individualised Care: Develop and oversee support plans tailored to individual needs to ensure progress across key wellbeing areas.
• Collaboration & Advocacy: Work closely with families and multi-agency teams to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Safeguarding & Safety: Act as a Child Protection lead, prioritizing safety and wellbeing in line with safeguarding and Ofsted standards.
• Programme Delivery: Coordinate and facilitate activities, play sessions, and group programs that foster recovery and resilience.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, data protection compliance, and provide written reports for multi-disciplinary meetings as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications: A child/youth-related qualification (e.g., NNEB, NVQ Level 3 in Early Years, Youth Work, or equivalent) and a Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Experience: Minimum experience working with children of various ages, managing caseloads, and working within a team setting.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal, crisis management, organizational, and record-keeping skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small, dedicated team.
• Knowledge: A deep understanding of domestic abuse impacts, safeguarding practices, and risk management.

Personal Qualities:

We’re seeking someone with empathy, adaptability, and a proactive approach who is committed to inclusiveness, empowerment, and positive change.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of a supportive team then please apply and Join us in transforming lives—one family at a time!

How to Apply:

Please email debby@total-spectrum.com for a full job description and application form

Location: Northampton with possibility of some work in other areas of the county.
Salary: £26,038 (pro rata £14,074)
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours/week, flexible working can be discussed

Our domestic abuse charity is looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator who will be accountable for supporting the development and delivery of Volunteer Roles against a co-ordinated recruitment plan as directed by their line manager. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the PROGRAMMES MANAGER and other members of the Leadership Team to develop, deliver and regularly update the Core Volunteering Programme that meets identified needs of the organisation for the effective delivery of services to all our stakeholders.
• Work with PROGRAMMES MANAGER and other members of the Leadership Team to oversee recruitment of volunteers.
• Support volunteers including ensuring regular supervision/support meetings.
• Work with the PROGRAMMES MANAGER and other colleagues to develop and deliver agreed and bespoke volunteering programmes,
• Work with the PROGRAMMES MANAGER and other colleagues to design and deliver bespoke volunteering programmes for external clients.
• Support delivery of agreed training to volunteers.
• Assist in regularly updating materials for training volunteers.
• Support collection and reporting of management information data, including achievement against outcomes, writing reports.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Working at junior management level, delivery of supervision and co-ordination roles.
• Working with vulnerable adults (and children), including those with complex needs.
• Ability to make professional, client-centred decisions using appropriate policies, procedures to guide those decisions
• Understanding of and ability to deliver in a trauma informed way
• Excellent interpersonal & written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Computer literacy skills – including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, other presentation software and mail merging/sharing programmes.
• Ability to manage own workload, with appropriate administrative and organisational skills.
• Working with victims of domestic abuse (desired)

Personal Qualities:

We’re seeking someone with empathy, adaptability, and a proactive approach who is committed to inclusiveness, empowerment, and positive change.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of a supportive team, then please apply and Join us in transforming lives—one family at a time!

Salary: £15,233 (FTE £25,380)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Community-based role (flexibility required, including occasional evenings/weekends) Birmingham

Our client is looking for a passionate and driven Community Engagement Officer to support BAME women experiencing domestic abuse within diverse communities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by raising awareness, delivering workshops, and ensuring women have access to the right support at the right time.

The Role

You will:

• Deliver community-based workshops raising awareness of domestic abuse (including financial abuse, budgeting, and debt advice)
• Engage with local communities through events and information stalls
• Provide advocacy, guidance, and support to women, empowering them to achieve their personal goals
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning
• Manage a small caseload, offering signposting and referrals to specialist services
• Work collaboratively with external agencies including health, police, and support organisations
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports for stakeholders and funders

About You

You will be:

• Passionate about supporting women affected by domestic abuse
• A confident communicator with experience in community engagement or outreach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Empathetic, non-judgemental, and committed to equality and inclusion
• Organised, with strong record-keeping and reporting skills

Additional Information

• Flexible working required, including some evenings and weekends
• Opportunity to contribute to fundraising and awareness initiatives
• Ongoing training and development provided

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more

Refuge Support Worker (Part-Time)

Birmingham | £15,233 (FTE £25,380) | 21 hours per week
Fixed-term until October 2027Make a difference that truly matters

Our client is looking for a compassionate and proactive Refuge Support Worker to support women from BAME communities who are experiencing domestic abuse and homelessness.

You’ll work directly with women in refuge, helping them rebuild their confidence, develop life skills, and move into safe, permanent accommodation.What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 support and advocacy
• Supporting access to safe housing and resettlement
• Delivering life skills workshops (confidence, budgeting, wellbeing)
• Working with agencies and housing providers
• Supporting clients with benefits, applications, and tenancy sustainment
• Participating in an on-call rota

What we’re looking for:

• Empathy, resilience, and a non-judgemental approach
• Experience in support work, housing, or similar (desirable)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Passion for supporting women affected by domestic abuse

Why join?

Because this isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to change lives every single day.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now.

Administrator (Temp to Perm)

Northampton | Full Time | 37 hours per week
£24,493.40 per annum

Looking for more than just another administration job?

Do you thrive on organisation, enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly, and want to make a genuine difference every single day?

Our client, a respected Northampton-based charity supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, is looking for a proactive and compassionate Administrator to join their friendly team on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be at the heart of the organisation, providing essential administrative support that helps vital services continue to change lives.The Role

You'll provide day-to-day administrative support across the organisation, including:

• General office administration
• Answering telephones and welcoming visitors
• Preparing letters, documents and meeting minutes
• Maintaining HR records, holiday and sickness records
• Processing invoices, expenses, payroll and purchase orders
• Supporting finance administration (Xero experience desirable)
• Organising meetings, training rooms and refreshments
• Maintaining stationery supplies and office systems
• Assisting with policy updates and compliance documentation
• Supporting the wider management team with ad hoc projects.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced within an administration role
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
• Friendly, professional and confident on the telephone
• Experienced in finance administration and payroll (Xero would be an advantage)
• Compassionate, discreet and able to handle confidential information with integrity
• Flexible, proactive and happy to turn their hand to a variety of tasks.

What's on Offer?

• Temp to permanent opportunity
• Full-time position (37 hours per week)
• Salary of £24,493.40
• A varied role where your contribution genuinely matters
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills whilst working for an organisation making a real impact within the community.

Interested?

If you're an organised administrator with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting an organisation that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV.

Manager – Refuge Services

Birmingham | 35 hours per week | £37,275 per annum 

Lead. Inspire. Change Lives.

Our Client is looking for an experienced Refuge Manager to lead our refuge services, supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse to rebuild their lives in a safe, trauma-informed environment.

This is a rewarding leadership role where you'll manage refuge operations, inspire and develop a dedicated team, build strong partnerships and ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience managing and leading teams
• Project or service management experience
• Experience working with vulnerable people or those with complex needs
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills
• A relevant Level 4 qualification (or above) in Management or a related subject
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle 

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop our refuge teams
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of refuge services
• Ensure safeguarding, quality and compliance standards are met
• Manage performance, budgets and reporting
• Work closely with the CEO to drive service excellence and positive outcomes for survivors.

If you're a compassionate leader who thrives on making a genuine difference and wants to play a key role in ending the cycle of domestic abuse, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create safer futures for women and children using the form or send your CV to debby@total-spectrum.com