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Yellow Door is an amazing charity that is quite literally changing lives for the better across the Hampshire area, with a team of around 100 staff and volunteers, working together to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual abuse. We provide a diverse and innovative range of services to local people of all ages and genders. Last year we engaged with over 4,500 clients to provide crucial support, information, and in some cases a lifeline. Right now, our services have never been more in demand, so our volunteers and supporters are absolutely critical to us.
Would you like to be part of our amazing team that is changing lives for the better in the Southampton area?
The Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Service (est. 2016) works to address barriers and improve access to services by promoting equality and inclusion, for those who are marginalised or disadvantaged. Would you like to be part of an innovative and dynamic team committed to making a difference by supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse?
Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
Yellow Door is recruiting a Diversity & Inclusion Advocate to join our team in Southampton. You will provide person-centred advocacy support to service users affected by domestic abuse who have intersectional needs such as gender, disability, mental health, ethnicity. You will raise awareness of the support available through community outreach, educational sessions and professional training. You will liaise with local agencies to develop partnership working.
You will have experience of safeguarding and risk assessment alongside advocating for service users with additional needs.
We actively encourage applicants from all parts of our diverse communities.
30-34 hours per week
Salary: £27,407.68 - £32,726.21 FTE - Starting salary dependent on skills and experience
Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2027 (extension subject to funding)
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 29th June 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Applicants must have access to their own vehicle.
Once your application has been reviewed, we will contact you and discuss any needs you may have to help you present as well as possible. If you do not get a response 1 week following the closing date you have not been shortlisted. Please contact the office to speak to the DIA Service Manager on 02380636312 if you would like an informal discussion.
We are an equal opportunities employer and operate a TOIL system to support flexible working. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive place to work, where everyone can feel they belong and has something valuable to contribute. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all parts of our rich and diverse community, particularly those from under-represented groups. Yellow Door works across Hampshire and is based near central Southampton with free staff parking and opportunities for professional development.
Yellow Door is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Important information: To maintain appropriate professional boundaries, former service users will not be considered for employment for two years after their relationship with the service has ended.
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