Vacancies
Advocacy Caseworker (6 months with possibility of extension subject to funding)
Friends, Families and Travellers is seeking a compassionate and proactive Advocacy Caseworker to join our dedicated team in Brighton.
In this vital role, you’ll provide advice, information and hands-on support to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller individuals and families across the UK, helping navigate issues such as housing, healthcare, discrimination, and access to essential services.
You’ll be at the heart of FFT’s National Helpline, delivering practical support through casework and advocacy, and making a real difference in people’s lives. We’re looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills, a commitment to equality, and ideally, experience in advice, advocacy or social welfare.
If you want to work in a team that values diversity, dynamism and a team-spirit, then don't hesitate to apply today.
To apply, please send a CV and a covering email setting out your suitability for the role in less than 500 words to [email protected]. Please take the time to fill out and submit an Equality Monitoring Form for the role.
We strongly encourage applications from Gypsy, Roma or Traveller people. We will offer an interview to applicants from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Please note: due to the needs of the role, this position is for office-based working ONLY.
Job Description: Click here
Equalities Monitoring form: Click here
Salary: £30,559-£32,115 DOE
Deadline: 4 July 2025
Volunteer opportunities
We're pleased to present an exciting opportunity to volunteer with Friends, Families and Travellers and help make a difference to people and communities seeking our support and experience.
We currently have a vacancy for a volunteer working as part of our Service Delivery team, providing support to our dynamic team of caseworkers, answering calls on our National Helpine, supporting clients with letter-writing and form-filling, gathering client feedback, and more.
We ask that you can commit to at least 6 hours a week and are able to attend our offices in Brighton. Telephone experience and digital skills are desirable, but not essential.
You will receive all the relevant training, including specialist Housing, Safeguarding, Welfare, and Benefits training, and gather a wealth of knowledge on a wide range of issues faced by Romany, Irish Traveller, Roma and Traveller people we work with, and how to best assist with support requests.
If you would like to apply, please complete an application form and return it to [email protected].
Application form: Click here
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