Community Ambassadors Programme for Minoritised communities and faith groups Join the Fight Against Domestic Abuse and VAWG in Croydon As part of the council’s new Tackling VAWG Delivery Plan, we are seeking members of the community to be part of our ‘Domestic Abuse Community Ambassadors’ programme to take a stand against violence against women and girls and domestic abuse. We need your help to create a safer Croydon. Become a Domestic Abuse Community ambassador and make a real difference in your community. Domestic abuse is a pervasive issue that affects us all, regardless of gender. The statistics are alarming: 1-4 women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime 1-7 of men will face domestic abuse The Police respond to a domestic abuse call every half minute The economic impact on the UK amounts to billions of pounds annually Your Role in Breaking the Cycle If someone close to you - a friend, family member, or colleague - was experiencing domestic abuse, would you know how to respond? Could you recognise the warning signs? Are you equipped with the knowledge to offer support and guidance? By becoming an ambassador, you'll gain the tools and understanding needed to address these critical questions and play a vital role in combating domestic abuse and other forms of VAWG. We are looking for individuals from the Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities because we recognise that these communities often face additional barriers in reporting and recognising the signs of abuse. Our local data indicates that some victims from faith groups are not seeking support and advice, and we aim to change this in Croydon. Becoming an ambassador is for you if: You would like to serve the domestic abuse/VAWG community through helping others You would like to learn how you can help yourself and/or where you can go to help your friends, family, and members of your community. You would like to become an active participant, volunteering to spread domestic abuse awareness and education in your community You are a survivor of domestic abuse/VAWG and would like to share your story with others The course consists of 3 45-minute sessions and includes surveys to assess comprehension. You will learn: Understanding domestic abuse including coercive and controlling behaviour Identifying the signs and symptoms of domestic abuse Recognising barriers to providing help Responding appropriately when someone shares their personal experience Listening effectively Appropriate signposting This course will equip you with the skills to support, lead discussions, identify needs, and connect individuals to domestic abuse resources and local agencies while also awarding a certificate of completion. Closing date: Sunday 22nd December 2024 11.59pm Equal opportunities Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: ½ an A4 page with an expression of interest. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT BY EMAIL DIRECTLY TO : Ciara.goodwincroydon.gov.uk WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY APPLICATIONS COMPLETED VIA THE SYSTEM ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT BY EMAIL