Our next AGM to cover the 2024-2025 period, will be held online on Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 5pm – please contact jsrichards@coventryhaven.co.uk if you would like the link to join.
3 NEW JOB ROLES AVAILABLE!
NOT ALL SUPERHEROES WEAR CAPES. SOME WORK AT COVENTRY HAVEN.
They listen. They believe. They advocate. They help survivors find a way forward when everything feels impossible.
Could you be one of them?
We’re looking for 3 passionate women to join our Early Intervention Team and IRIS programme at Coventry Haven Women’s Aid.
Apply by 30th September, 5pm.
https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/vacancies
Your skills. Their future. A difference that matters
IRIS Programme - Gold Accreditation Achieved!
We’ve achieved GOLD!
We’re delighted that the Coventry IRIS programme, delivered by Coventry Haven Women’s Aid as Coventry’s specialist domestic abuse service and sole local provider of IRIS, has achieved Gold standard IRISi accreditation for 2026/27
IRIS – Identification and Referral to Improve Safety – brings specialist domestic abuse expertise directly into primary care, helping GP teams to recognise domestic abuse, respond safely and confidently, and connect patients with specialist support.
Our Advocate Educators work alongside GP practices across Coventry, providing training and ongoing support to health professionals, as well as specialist advocacy and safety support for patients subjected to domestic abuse.
Achieving Gold is a lovely recognition of the commitment, knowledge and hard work of our IRIS team and of our continued commitment to delivering high-quality specialist domestic abuse services across Coventry
A huge well done to everyone involved!
https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/iris-project
#IRIS #GoldAccreditation #DomesticAbuseSupport #PrimaryCare #Coventry #CoventryHaven #WomensAid #PartnershipWorking #Proud
New Job Vacancy - Early Intervention Team 37 hrs pw
For full details and to download the application pack, visit our Job Vacancies page:
Job Vacancies — Coventry Haven Women's Aid
Please complete and return the application pack as instructed on the vacancy page.
The West Midlands Specialist DA Consortium’s statement on the prisoner early release scheme.
The West Midlands Specialist Domestic Abuse Consortium – made up of The Haven Wolverhampton, Black Country Women’s Aid, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, and Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid – is disappointed that the government’s prisoner early release arrangements include perpetrators convicted of domestic abuse -related offences. While we recognise the challenges facing the prison system, victim safety must remain the priority in every decision that affects those impacted by domestic abuse.
The proportionally few domestic abuse perpetrators who actually receive custodial sentences have often committed serious offences. These perpetrators pose a serious risk to their victims usually for far longer than their original sentence.
For many victims and survivors, a perpetrator’s release can, therefore, be a time of increased risk, where there is no guarantee of contact restrictions being put in place to protect them from further harm. With this risk of further harm and situation uncertainty, victims and survivors are subject to increased distress, anxiety, and pressure whilst already facing significant barriers when rebuilding their lives, including securing safe housing, achieving financial stability, and supporting children affected by abuse. These barriers are on top of overcoming mental and/or physical trauma.
We are calling for specialist domestic abuse services to be fully involved in local coordination and release planning processes. As trusted and specialist experts supporting victims and survivors every day across the region, our involvement can help ensure effective safety planning, risk management, and communication with those affected. We are committed to working alongside probation, police, local authorities, and other partners to help ensure that releases are managed safely and effectively.
We are also mindful of the pressures that increased releases may place on probation and wider community services. Effective offender management, information sharing and multi-agency working will require sufficient capacity and resources to respond to both the needs of victims and the risks posed by perpetrators.
The West Midlands Specialist Domestic Abuse Consortium stands ready to collaborate with local partners, ensuring that victims are informed, protected and supported. We stand united in our focus on victim safety and perpetrator accountability.
West Midlands Specialist Domestic Abuse Consortium
FGM Friendship Group - FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
FGM Hub – Harmony Family Hub
The FGM Hub takes place on the first Monday of every month, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Harmony Family Hub, Clifton Street, Hillfields, Coventry, CV1 5GR
The Hub provides a safe, welcoming and supportive space for women and girls affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). It offers one-to-one support, information, advocacy and signposting, including emotional support, safeguarding advice and referrals to specialist services where appropriate.
The Hub is open to any woman or girl who has experienced FGM and is not limited to women already receiving support from Coventry Haven Women’s Aid. Women can attend to access information, discuss their experiences, seek advice or find out more about the support available.
The Hub also provides an opportunity to connect with others, raise awareness of FGM and promote access to appropriate health, wellbeing and specialist support.
When: First Monday of every month
Time: 11:30am–1:30pm
Location: Harmony Family Hub, Clifton Street, Hillfields, Coventry, CV1 5GR
Who can attend: Any woman or girl affected by FGM, including those who are not currently receiving support from Coventry Haven Women’s Aid.
For more details, please contact Opeyemi on 02476444077 or email obello@coventryhaven.co.uk
3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
We’re recruiting!
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid now has 3 exciting job opportunities available.
This is a chance to join a specialist domestic abuse charity supporting women and children across Coventry, and to be part of a committed, compassionate and values-led team.
View all current vacancies and apply here:
https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/vacancies
Please share with anyone who may be interested 💜
2 CURRENT JOB VACANCIES
2 current JOB VACANCies
Do you want to be part of a dynamic team who work to promote the safety and well-being of women, children and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse?
As a result of ongoing success and development, we are looking to recruit the following posts:
ROLE 1
SUPPORT SERVICES LEAD
£36,363 - £38,220(NJC scale pt 25-27)
37 hours per week (may be some out of hours)
25 days leave (pro rata) + Bank Holidays
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution
About Us:
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid (CHWA) is a feminist organisation dedicated to supporting survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse. With over 54 years of experience, we are committed to promoting social justice, equity, and empowerment for victim-survivors.
The Role:
To lead and coordinate Coventry Haven Women’s Aid’s specialist domestic violence and abuse support services, ensuring women and children receive safe, high-quality, trauma-informed support across refuge, advocacy, IRIS, community-based services, group work, pilot programmes, volunteers and student activity. As part of the Leadership Team, the Support Services Lead will line manage and support staff, oversee referral pathways and service delivery, contribute to policy and service development, manage monitoring requirements, build partnerships and help ensure CHWA services continue to respond effectively to the changing needs of women and children subjected to domestic abuse.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid encourages and welcomes applications from women of all backgrounds, particularly those from minority communities with language specialisms. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
How to Apply:
To apply, please download the following pack, complete it and return via email to recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk or by post to Private & Confidential, Recruitment, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry CV6 4LB
Equality, Diversion & Inclusion Form
*Please note that CVs will not be accepted.*
In order for us to monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment strategy, we would appreciate it if you could complete our Equalities and Diversity questionnaire included in the pack. This will not affect your application.
Closing date: 12 noon on 3rd August 2026
Shortlisting and invitation to interview: 5th August 2026
Interviews will be held week beginning: 10th August 2026
Successful applicant to start: ASAP
On appointment eligible staff will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide references.
This post is applicable to women only. The role is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (schedule9: Equality Act 2010). Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before commencing employment.
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ROLE 2
REFUGE LEAD
£33,699 (NJC scale pt 22)
37 hours per week (may be some out of hours)
25 days leave (pro rata) + Bank Holidays
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution
About Us:
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid (CHWA) is a feminist organisation dedicated to supporting survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse. With over 54 years of experience, we are committed to promoting social justice, equity, and empowerment for victim-survivors.
The Role:
To lead and oversee the safe, effective and trauma-informed delivery of refuge accommodation services across multiple sites, ensuring high standards of support, housing management, safeguarding, and compliance. To be responsible for Refuge staff team, Refuge DA Practitioners, Children and Family Workers, Casual Workers and Placements. The postholder will provide operational leadership, support staff development, ensure resident safety and wellbeing, and maintain high-quality service delivery aligned with organisational values and funder requirements.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid encourages and welcomes applications from women of all backgrounds, particularly those from minority communities with language specialisms. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
How to Apply:
To apply, please download the following pack, complete it and return via email to recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk or by post to Private & Confidential, Recruitment, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry CV6 4LB
Equality, Diversion & Inclusion Form
*Please note that CVs will not be accepted.*
In order for us to monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment strategy, we would appreciate it if you could complete our Equalities and Diversity questionnaire included in the pack. This will not affect your application.
Closing date: 12 noon on 3rd August 2026
Shortlisting and invitation to interview: 5th August 2026
Interviews will be held week beginning: 10th August 2026
Successful applicant to start: ASAP
On appointment eligible staff will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide references.
This post is applicable to women only. The role is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (schedule9: Equality Act 2010). Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before commencing employment.
New Job Vacancy : Support Services Lead
JOB VACANCY
Do you want to be part of a dynamic team who work to promote the safety and well-being of women, children and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse?
As a result of ongoing success and development, we are looking to recruit the following post:
Support Services Lead
£36,363 - £38,220(NJC scale pt 25-27)
37 hours per week (may be some out of hours)
25 days leave (pro rata) + Bank Holidays
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution
About Us:
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid (CHWA) is a feminist organisation dedicated to supporting survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse. With over 54 years of experience, we are committed to promoting social justice, equity, and empowerment for victim-survivors.
The Role:
To lead and coordinate Coventry Haven Women’s Aid’s specialist domestic violence and abuse support services, ensuring women and children receive safe, high-quality, trauma-informed support across refuge, advocacy, IRIS, community-based services, group work, pilot programmes, volunteers and student activity. As part of the Leadership Team, the Support Services Lead will line manage and support staff, oversee referral pathways and service delivery, contribute to policy and service development, manage monitoring requirements, build partnerships and help ensure CHWA services continue to respond effectively to the changing needs of women and children subjected to domestic abuse.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid encourages and welcomes applications from women of all backgrounds, particularly those from minority communities with language specialisms. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
How to Apply:
To apply, please download the following pack, complete it and return via email to recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk or by post to Private & Confidential, Recruitment, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry CV6 4LB
Equality, Diversion & Inclusion Form
*Please note that CVs will not be accepted.*
In order for us to monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment strategy, we would appreciate it if you could complete our Equalities and Diversity questionnaire included in the pack. This will not affect your application.
Closing date: 12 noon on 3rd August 2026
Shortlisting and invitation to interview: 5th August 2026
Interviews will be held week beginning: 10th August 2026
Successful applicant to start: ASAP
On appointment eligible staff will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide references.
This post is applicable to women only. The role is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (schedule9: Equality Act 2010). Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before commencing employment.
Moonlight Walk 17th April - For The Myton Hospices In Memory of Lucky Basra
This Friday we’ll be walking 10k in the Moonlight Walk in memory of our amazing friend Lucky Basra�
We are proud to be raising money for The Myton Hospices, and would be so grateful for any sponsorship to support both this incredible charity and our team as we take on the walk.
Anything you can spare, big or small, would mean a great deal and give us a real boost on the night. Please share this post too.
Thank you so much for your support �
� Donate here: https://fundraise.mytonhospice.org/fundraisers/coventryhavenwomensaid