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When you work at First Light, every day is a chance to change someone’s future for the better. We’re a continually growing and evolving organisation with many opportunities for you to be a part of the team.

We recruit the very best people from all sections of the community and from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a brighter future, free from sexual violence and domestic abuse. You must be passionate about our cause, and be willing to contribute to and participate in the development of the charity’s future.

As an organisation, we value the importance of being open and honest and will always treat you with dignity and respect. We provide the supervision and ongoing training you need to grow and be successful in your role.

All employees are supported with their physical and mental wellbeing, with access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic or difficult cases. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support. You’ll also have the chance to join our staff Wellbeing group, be part of our LGBTQIA+ staff network or even take a paid day’s leave for your own wellbeing.

As an ambassador for the charity, you’ll be key in promoting our vision, mission and organisational values.

Current vacancies

Head of People Services

Devon and Cornwall Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Team Manager

Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisor (FDASA)

What our staff say about us

I absolutely love the job, the pay is good, the team are amazing, not just on the helpline but the whole company. Everybody is so compassionate and they recognise that mental health is important. Any role within this field has its stresses, but you get such a reward in knowing that you have helped so many people in various situations and it doesn’t go unrecognised by management.”
Helpline Response Team Advisor (Indeed)

Really supportive management and a CEO who is super grounded and inclusive. Supportive and friendly community amongst colleagues. The role is challenging but extremely rewarding and the vast range of experience gained is attractive for future roles.” Child and Young Person’s Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (Indeed)

“Interesting, challenging job. Good pay scale, enjoyable work, opportunity for career advancement. Need to be self-reliant and work independently, able to cope with the pressure of a high caseload, but very rewarding to help very vulnerable people.”
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (Indeed)

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Safeguarding

First Light has a commitment to safeguarding. Please see our policies on adult and child safeguarding, together with our policy on safer recruitment below.

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About First Light

First Light is a charity supporting people in Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Our services

If you’re experienced sexual violence or domestic abuse, First Light are here to help you find a way through and move towards a brighter future.

Get involved

Whether you’re donating your time, your skills or your money, there are lots of ways you and your business can get involved to support the work we’re doing at First Light.