Join an award-winning organisation tackling harmful practices
Roshni Birmingham is recruiting an Outreach Worker to provide specialist support to women affected by forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to providing culturally responsive services that recognise the experiences of Black and minoritised women. Safeguarding is at the heart of our practice, and we are committed to protecting the welfare of women, children and adults at risk.
About the Role
You will:
- Manage a caseload and provide trauma-informed, person-centred support and advocacy through regular contact and planned interventions
- Carry out risk and needs assessments and develop safety plans for survivors
- Support women to access legal remedies, understand their options and access to housing and welfare rights
· Deliver outreach and helpline support, including participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota and responding to emergencies
· Work in partnership with agencies and advocate for survivors, making referrals to specialist services as needed
· Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with procedures
· Keep accurate records using the organisation’s database, and producing reports and data as requested.
· Promote equality, dignity and anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of your work
You will support women to increase safety, understand their rights, and move forward with confidence.
About You
- Experienced in supporting survivors of forced marriage or honour-based abuse
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risks and barriers faced by Black and minoritised women
- Ability to build trusting, empowering relationships
- Good knowledge of relevant legislation/rights (including Forced Marriage Protection Orders)
- Strong communication and advocacy skills, with a non-judgemental approach and an ability to maintain professional boundaries
· NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and be IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
Other essential requirements
- Ability to speak at least one South Asian language
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Why Join Roshni
- Be part of an award-winning, specialist “by and for” organisation
- Work on nationally recognised harmful practices work
- Join a supportive, values-driven team
- Access training and development opportunities
Additional Information
- Out of hours rota required
- Enhanced DBS required
- This post is restricted to women - the role is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date : 30th May 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Sensitively assessing needs of women effected by domestic abuse and undertake direct case work which including carrying out risk and needs assessment, support, and safety planning to women experiencing violence through face to face and telephone contact
- All posts restricted to women only due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies
Experience:
- Direct casework support to women experiencing abuse: 1 year (required)
Language:
- Ability to speak one South Asian Language (required)
Work Location: In person
