Hate Crime Advocate

Overview

Hate Crime Advocate FTC Maternity Cover. The role holder will manage a caseload providing hate crime advocacy support to victims of hate crime, primarily disability but may include other protected characteristics, from moment of referral to completion of Police, PPS, and/or Courts process, complementing existing services provided by Victim Support NI and help ensure that victims’ individual needs are met.

• Maintain an understanding of the social, legal, and regulatory context and needs of user group in and around the advocacy area.
• Organise and attend the Disability Hate Crime Forum on a regular basis including taking note of stakeholder concerns and identified trends affecting people with disabilities.
• Attend regular monitoring and review meetings to review referrals received by the respective agencies, discuss victim needs and monitor progress in meeting these needs.

• Achieved A level standard or above with a minimum 2 years  experience advocating on behalf of individuals with complex needs.
• Or: a minimum of 5 years  experience advocating on behalf of individuals with complex needs.
• Demonstrable understanding of the key issues affecting victims of different types of hate crimes including knowledge of current legislation regarding hate crimes.

Location:

Belfast Hub 73-74 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, OR Foyle Hub - 3 Strand Road, Foyle

Vacancy  Job / Job Sector Charity and Voluntary,Childcare and Social Work Area Belfast Location Belfast or Derry/Londonderry Salary £27,280 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 35 Published date 04/02/2026 Closing date 18/02/2026 Worktime 09:00 to 17:00

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026