Vacancies

About Opoka

Opoka is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across the South West. We are dedicated to creating a world free of domestic violence where women and children feel safe, secure and able to engage and participate in society. We do this by offering survivors of domestic violence safe and engaging support to improve their lives and build self-sustainable futures. We provide opportunities for women and children to move forward and begin their recoveries, free from violence and abuse.

You will join a team of dedicated individuals whose hard work has saved countless lives.

Who we are looking for
We are looking for compassionate individuals who can recognise the risks posed by domestic violence and abuse, are open to learning new skills in order to be able to assess survivors’ needs and create a safety plans. At Opoka, our caseload demands short-term and long-term intervention, offering advice, advocacy and onward referral as needed.

About You

We’re looking for highly organised and self-motivated individuals who are passionate about ending gender-based violence. You will have a “can-do” approach and demonstrable commitment to Opoka’s mission to support women and their children to be safer. You will receive the training, support and supervision you need.

While working at Opoka
You will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on service users and their children. You will gain experience of working with women who have been impacted by domestic and/or sexual abuse, and manage a caseload. You will learn to understand the legal system and its relationship to survivors of domestic violence. You will be able to work independently and prioritise a busy workload.