Jobs

We are regularly looking for talented individuals to join the Leeway team. Due to an increase in the level of service we are able to provide, we are currently recruiting for the following roles.

Click here to download our application form. Please send completed forms to admin@leewaynwa.org.uk

At Leeway, we pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive working environment. We believe it is important to create an atmosphere that makes everyone feel welcome, whether they are a member of staff, volunteer, service user, or someone from an external agency. We have a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of bullying, harassment, intimidation, and sexual harassment. Leeway has clear and robust policies and procedures to effectively respond to any complaints.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Contract Hours: 37 hours per week

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 6% pension contribution

Accountable to: Senior Finance Officer

Location: Hybrid working available

Salary: £28,861.00 per year

Application closes on 11th November 2026

Main Purpose of the Job:

To provide effective financial administrative support to enable the preparation and provision of accurate and up to date financial accounts and reports.

Key Responsibilities:

To maintain accurate rent records, including the allocation of housing benefit payments, and produce weekly rent reports
To record all financial transactions for Leeway on Sage.
To process purchase invoices, credit card transactions and staff expenses.
To assist in producing financial reports or projected costings as required.
To maintain Leeway's fixed asset register.
To assist in the preparation of all accounts for submission to Leeway’s Accountants/Auditors at Year end.
To record income/expenditure and update schedules of funding for specific projects.
To carry out designated administration tasks and to follow Leeway’s financial and administration systems as required.

Corporate Responsibilities:

Adhere to all Leeway policies
Ensure the effective implementation of Leeway Equality and Diversity policies
Attend all meetings and training relevant to your role
Act as an ambassador for Leeway
To carry out other duties appropriate to the post as requested by your line manager or other manager or Board member

Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline the duties and responsibilities of the post, this list is not exhaustive.

Person Specification – Experience

At least 2 years’ experience of financial administration, including invoices, purchase orders, cost allocation and rent accounts
Experience of internal payroll processes and timeframes
Experience of producing management accounts and easy to read reports

Skills / Competencies

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly in working with systems, data and reports
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build strong internal relationships
Ability to explain financial issues and systems in a straightforward and uncomplicated manner
Excellent self-management skills to work independently, autonomously and as part of a team
Ability to juggle multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
Strong IT skills across a wide range of programmes/software

Knowledge

Understanding of Charity financial compliance regulations and accounting processes
Understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
Practical knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Excel for financial accounting and reports

Qualifications / Training

AAT level 3 or equivalent (or working towards)

Other

Commitment to Leeway’s values and mission
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Commitment to positive work-life balance, training and support

Closing date for application: 5:00pm Wednesday 11th November 2026

Leeway promotes equal opportunities. Affiliated to Women's Aid.

Job title: Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Location: Suffolk – Covering Ipswich

Contract Hours: 37hrs

Fixed Term Contract: September 30th 2027

Salary: £31,240

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026

Job Purpose: To provide an effective, safe, supportive and confidential service for service users, assessed as high risk, fleeing domestic violence to help them engage safely in criminal justice proceedings and Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs) as part of Leeway’s IDVA team.

To follow IDVA service operational policies and procedures.

To support the IDVA service Coordinator in working towards the best possible outcomes for IDVA service users.

Responsible to: IDVA Coordinator

To mentor: Students on placement, Volunteers, Relief workers

Service Delivery duties and responsibilities

To encourage and empower High Risk service users to determine their own future, whether this involves, taking appropriate action to enable them to remain in their own home safely or seeking alternative accommodation.

To offer a flexible service over 5 days a week to reach referrals to the IDVA service, as part of a Duty Rota system.
To participate as part of an on-call Rota at weekends on a 3 monthly basis.
To offer telephone or face-to-face advice and support to adults who have been assessed as high-risk and subject to the MARAC Process.
To liaise with other teams within Leeway and ensure seamless handover of service between the IDVA service and other teams within Leeway.
To promote multi-agency working for clients and maintain up to date knowledge of local services which may support IDVA service users.
To develop support plans, risk assessments and safety plans.
To offer clients support to court if required.
To track cases through the Police, CPS, court and other systems to ensure service users have accurate and up to date information in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
To offer emotional support and information to service users on issues such as welfare rights, housing, schools, legal matters and to signpost to other agencies as appropriate.
To ensure confidentiality and that service users records, files and case management system are maintained to comply with Leeway’s policies.
To implement Leeway’s consultation and service user involvement policy and procedure to ensure that all service users are able to participate and contribute to the development of Leeway’s service
To ensure that any Child Protection or Vulnerable Adult issues and concerns are reported and dealt with in accordance to the Leeway Safeguarding and protection from abuse policies and procedures.
To comply with Leeway’s equal opportunities and anti discrimination policy and procedure that the cultural needs of all service users are recognized appropriately
To attend Leeway internal, and external meetings with service users and other agencies as required.
To attend relevant training, and staff supervision according to Leeway’s staff development policy.
To promote and work within the policies and guidelines of Leeway.
To Attend MARAC meetings if required.
To participate in promoting Leeway through events and presentation if required.
To work at a different location either on a temporary or permanent basis upon reasonable notice, flexibly between Norfolk and Suffolk as part of your normal duties.
To participate in flexible working and on call if required with reasonable notice as part of your normal duties.
To carry out any such duties commensurate with the post.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

Relevant qualification and/or experience of working with women and children who are experiencing domestic violence, for a statutory or voluntary agency
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and be able to respond calmly in sometimes pressured situations.
Ability to operate, record and maintain administrative and financial systems.
Reliable, enthusiastic, non-judgmental and understanding.
Driving license and ability to travel
Computer literate

Desirable