FEMALE* ARMED FORCES ADVOCATE (Royal Air Force)

• Job Title
• Armed Forces Advocate – Royal Air Force (Female only)

Note: This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Location

Hybrid (TBC*/Home) with occasional travel across the UK. Induction takes place at our Head Office in Portsmouth.

Salary

Grade 7: £24,454 pro rata (Unaccredited). Grade 8: £27,000 pro rata (upon completion of relevant role‑related accreditation or for current accredited advocates).

Contract to

31 March 2027 (continuation subject to funding).

• Position type
• Part‑time
• Hours

18 hours per week.

Job Description

As a Royal Air Force (Armed Forces) Advocate, you will provide frontline support to victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and/or stalking aged 16+ who have links to the armed forces.

Your responsibilities will include

• Working with victims who are serving members of the Royal Air Force or who have serving members as alleged perpetrators.
• Collaborating within a multi‑agency framework to develop tailored safety and support plans responsive to individual risks and needs.
• Identifying and assessing victims’ risks and needs using evidence‑based checklists or thorough needs assessments.
• Advocating on behalf of victims with agencies while maintaining an independent role, supporting their access to services such as legal, housing, health and finance.
• Co‑ordinating with key agency partners (forces and civilian) to ensure safety plans are integrated across the armed forces structure and multi‑agency processes.
• Empowering clients by helping them recognise the dynamics of abuse and recover control of their lives.
• Acting in an advisory capacity to armed forces personnel and welfare services as required.
• Participating in training and awareness‑raising activities related to the role.
• Conducting periodic case reviews in line with risk and need assessments to update action plans.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records, using the database and contributing to service monitoring.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information‑sharing policies.
• Supporting colleagues and partner agencies through institutional advocacy and awareness‑raising.
• Respecting and valuing the diversity of survivors to keep the service accessible to all.
• Occasional travel to RAF bases across the UK and possibly overseas to support victims and promote the service.

This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake.

It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances and does not form part of your contract of employment.

• What Aurora offers
• A full package of training.
• The opportunity to join a friendly, women‑only team with a broad range of backgrounds and experience.
• A forces‑friendly environment that understands the unique needs of armed forces families.
• Guidance and support from induction onwards, including clinical supervision.
• A generous package of paid days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Opportunities for additional sessional work (if desired).
• Contribution pension scheme – NEST with 3% company contribution.

Person Specification

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Experience of the Armed Forces community (as a dependent or serving member) and ability to apply this experience to practice.
• Prior experience in the domestic abuse/sexual violence sector not essential; full training will be provided.

Experience

• Working with or supporting people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking in an official capacity is advantageous.
• Understanding of multi‑agency work is advantageous.

Qualifications / Professional membership

• Willingness to undertake additional relevant study and training is essential.
• Personal qualities, attitude and presentation
• Commitment to a feminist ethos.
• Compassionate, empathetic and non‑judgmental approach.
• Ability to empower survivors and understand individual needs.
• Creative, initiative‑driven and proactive in caseload management.
• Integrity, respect, punctuality and flexibility.
• Commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice.
• Willingness to travel to meet the needs of the post.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required prior to any offer of employment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We encourage applications from women of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a diverse team in terms of skills, experiences and abilities.

About Aurora New Dawn

Aurora New Dawn is a registered charity managed by the Chief Executive Officer. Line management for this post will be undertaken by the Armed Forces Senior Advocate.

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