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Company Description The Theresa Williams Action Against Domestic Abuse of African Women is part of The Theresa Williams Foundation (TWF), a UK-based non-profit dedicated to ending violence against women and children, with a focus on African and Caribbean communities in the London area. The organization provides culturally sensitive support, education, and advocacy to help women and girls safely leave abusive situations and rebuild their lives. Through expert-led training, awareness campaigns, and community outreach, TWF works closely with local partners to strengthen protection and support networks. The foundation is committed to creating a future where all individuals can live with safety, dignity, and freedom, and seeks professionals who share this mission-driven focus. Role Description The Freelance Counsellor to provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive counselling and emotional support to individuals affected by domestic abuse, primarily within African and Caribbean communities. Hours: 2.5 hours per week, for 40 weeks. The grant is a year programme. About the role You will give one-to-one counselling to women on the programme. You will help them cope with trauma and build their mental health. Where women need longer-term care, you will refer them on to NHS services or signpost them to other organisations where they will receive person centred approach. You will need Registration with BACP, UKCP or NCPS Experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse and trauma A good grasp of African and Caribbean cultures, and of Christian and Muslim faiths An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to get one How to apply Send a quote to Theresa Williams at twaadaaw@gmail.com. With it, include: A short background on your skills and experience Hours: 2.5 hours per week, for 40 weeks Location: Barking & Dagenham  Rate: £35 per hour Hours: 2.5 hours per week, for 40 weeks Contract value: £3,500 per counsellor Contract type: Freelance About the programme An African Caribbean DV organisation is running Empowering Voices, a one-year programme in Barking & Dagenham. It supports at least 150 women who have lived through domestic abuse. The women are from African and Caribbean backgrounds, and from Christian and Muslim faiths. Many face stigma, money control, housing problems and a lack of support that fits their culture. About the role You will give one-to-one counselling to women on the programme. You will help them cope with trauma and build their mental health. Where women need longer-term care, you will refer them on to NHS services. You will need Registration with BACP, UKCP or NCPS Experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse and trauma A good grasp of African and Caribbean cultures, and of Christian and Muslim faiths An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to get one How to apply Send a quote to Theresa Williams at twaadaaw@gmail.com. With it, include: A short background on your skills and experience Empowering Voices – Freelance Helpline Coordinator Location: Barking & Dagenham Rate: £20 per hour Hours: 5 hours per week, for 40 weeks Contract value: £4,000 Contract type: Freelance About the programme About the role You will run the programme's support line during set hours each week. You will listen, judge risk and give safe, clear advice. You will link women to the right help, such as housing, legal and police support. Outside your hours, you will make sure women know where to turn. This includes the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline and 999. You will need Experience on a helpline Training in risk checks, such as the DASH risk tool A clear grasp of safeguarding and how to report concerns A good grasp of African and Caribbean cultures, and of Christian and Muslim faiths Calm, kind phone manner under pressure An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to get one How to apply Send a quote on to Theresa Williams at twaadaaw@gmail.com. With it, include: A short background on your skills and experience Details of any domestic abuse or safeguarding training Proof of DBS status and insurance Empowering Voices – Freelance Workshop & Life Skills Facilitator Location: Barking & Dagenham Rate: £150 per session Sessions: 12 group sessions Contract value: £1,800 Contract type: Freelance About the role You will plan and run 12 group workshops. These will build confidence, money skills and readiness for work. You will help women take steps towards education, training or jobs. You will build links with local job centres and colleges. You will help women make contact and take up places. You will need Experience running group sessions for adults Knowledge of employability, CVs, interviews and money skills Experience working with women affected by domestic abuse or trauma Good links with job centres, colleges or training providers in East London A good grasp of African and Caribbean cultures, and of Christian and Muslim faiths An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to get one How to apply Send a quote on to Theresa Williams at twaadaaw@gmail.com. With it, include: A short background on your skills and experience A brief outline of the 12 sessions you would run Proof of DBS status and insurance Your availability Empowering Voices – Freelance Peer Mentor Trainer Location: Barking & Dagenham Rate: £200 per day Days: 5 training days Contract value: £1,000 Contract type: Freelance About the role You will design and deliver five days of training for 20 women. Each of them has lived through domestic abuse. Once trained, they will support other women on the programme as peer mentors. The training should cover listening skills, safe boundaries and safeguarding. It should also cover how to look after their own wellbeing. You will help us judge when each mentor is ready to start. You will need Experience designing and running training for adults Experience of peer mentoring or survivor-led work Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, trauma and safeguarding A trauma-aware, kind and steady approach A good grasp of African and Caribbean cultures, and of Christian and Muslim faiths An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to get one How to apply Send a quote to Theresa Williams at twaadaaw@gmail.com. With it, include: A short background on your skills and experience A brief outline of the five-day course Proof of DBS status and insurance Your availability Empowering Voices – Freelance Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant Location: Barking & Dagenham, with some remote work Contract value: £1,000 for the year Output: Four quarterly reports An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to get one How to apply Send a quote to Theresa Williams at twaadaaw@gmail.com. With it, include: A short background on your skills and experience How many hours your quote covers Your availability