RISE Advisor; Rediscovering Independence and Empowerment

RISE Advisor (Rediscovering Independence through Support and Empowerment)

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To apply for this role, please download and read the full job description/person specification and if you feel you meet the criteria, please download an application form and return it, along with the optional equality monitoring form, to:  There is no specific closing date for this role and the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Fear Free delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma‑responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.

As a RISE Advisor working on our RISE programme you will be a fundamental part of our team, supporting the delivery and the development of the service. The service provides a range of trauma‑informed and person‑centred one‑to‑one and group support to victims and those who have harmed aged 15 and above. We provide focused support to those impacted by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking to access education, training, employment or volunteering.

Fear Free is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi‑agency meetings and other deliverables.

This role will be on a 12 month contract and can be based in either Devon, Wiltshire or Gloucester, with travel as required. It may include evening and weekend work when required.

• Triage and assess service users to consider their suitability for the RISE Service.
• Utilise a trauma‑informed approach to help people return to or access ETE.
• Support individuals to increase work‑related skills, such as the development of CV writing, financial management and IT skills.
• Work with a diverse client group, creating bespoke action and support plans for each individual.
• Facilitate group support sessions in addition to one‑to‑one support.
• With support and advice from the Service manager, support and help develop new groups following a trauma‑informed approach.
• Build and further develop relationships/links with ETE providers and corporate partners to expand the provision for our service users.
• Risk assess those you are supporting and take proactive action to address risk and safeguarding concerns.
• Play an active role in the recruitment process of volunteers in addition to management of volunteers, ensuring they are kept up to date and involved in the organisation, and able to support our service users.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed where required and safety plans are completed on time and regularly.
• Work closely with the service manager to develop the service, supporting its ongoing growth and expansion.
• Record all contact with service users and abide by confidentiality requirements.
• Record and monitor data to enable the service to be fully evaluated.
• Work closely with the services across Fear Free, developing close working relationships and supporting people who may be accessing support from our other services.

To apply for this role, please download and read the full job description/person specification and if you feel you meet the criteria, please download an application form and return it, along with the optional equality monitoring form, to:

There is no specific closing date for this role and the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Fear Free is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.

Hours: 37 hours per week (part time considered)

Position: Temporary