Vacancies
Administrator and Finance Officer – Portuguese Speaker
(Job share) – Maternity Cover
Part time – 4 days per week
Salary: £29,850 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract
The Administrator and Finance Officer provides both clerical and administrative support to the LAWRS team on a day-to-day basis. They are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and have responsibility for specific project activities and tasks as needed.
This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.
*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.
Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.
More information and how to apply here.
- Closing date for applications: Sunday, 9th February 2025
- Results of the shortlisting process: Friday, 14th February 2025
- Interviews: Week commencing on the 17th February 2025
Girls and Young Women Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Spanish Speaker)
Part time – 2 days per week
Salary: £32,825 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract
Location: Hybrid work
LAWRS’ No Limits Project (Sin Fronteras) is a creative art-based project for Latin American girls and young women (LAGYW) aged 14 to 21. The project provides a safe space for LAGYW who are facing severe disadvantages due to intersectional inequalities. This holistic programme provides participants with support to address their needs and overcome barriers. It also offers opportunities for developing existing and new skills, as well as exercising critical thinking on issues that matter to them through the use of arts and campaigning work. The aim of this project is to enable participants to empower themselves and each other to seek the change they want to see in their lives, communities and wider society.
The post holder will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing emotional support sessions, clinical assessments and one-to-one short term therapy to LAGYW; delivering group work activities and psychoeducational workshops, dealing with internal and external referrals and working closely with the No limits (Sin Fronteras) Project Coordinator and other teams at LAWRS.
This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.
*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.
More information and how to apply here.
- Closing date for applications: Sunday, 9th February 2025
- Results of the shortlisting process: Friday, 14th February 2025
- Interviews: Week commencing on the 24th February 2025
Volunteer Counsellor/Psychotherapist
(Brazilian Portuguese-speaking)
One fixed day per week – 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Fortnightly group clinical supervision (Monday: 2:00 – 3:30pm)
Minimum 8 months commitment
Location: Hybrid work
LAWRS’ Volunteer Counsellor/Psychotherapist will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing one-to-one short term therapy and clinical assessments as agreed with the line manager, to Latin American women whose mother tongue is Brazilian Portuguese; delivering group work activities and psycho-educational workshops to Latin American women; and dealing with internal and external referrals, working closely with other teams at LAWRS and external agencies.
We are looking for a passionate counsellor and/or psychotherapist to join our team of highly motivated volunteers to provide psychological support to Latin American women and gain experience working within the VAWG sector in a leading BAME organization.
This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.
*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.
How to apply:
- Review the role description for more information on responsibilities and criteria.
- Complete our Online Volunteer Application Form. Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.