Call our Safe Link team on 0333 323 1543 Mon to Fri  8.30am–5.30pm or Sat 9.30 to 1pm

Would you like to join our team?

Would you like to join the largest provider of women-only services in Bristol bringing innovation, expertise, established partnerships and extensive experience?

See our latest vacancies and volunteering opportunities below.

We have a fantastic, respected and skilled staff team who believe in providing high quality personalised support, tailored to women and survivor’s needs.

Our employees love the sense of community and support.

We lead in our commitment to Equal Opportunities.

We offer specialised training and development for our staff.

We offer a pension scheme, up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service) and 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day in lieu.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Current vacancies

  • Female* Crisis Response Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA)

    Fixed Term Contracts to 31/03/2026

    SALARY: Point12 £27,711 (unqualified) or Point15 £29,093 (qualified) per annum (pro rata for part-time hours), plus benefits

    CONTRACT: Fixed Term - 3 roles available

    HOURS: full time 37.5 hours per week, or part-time 26.25 hours per week or 18.75 hours per week

    LOCATION: Bristol.

    CLOSING DATE: 9am 4th July 2025

    INTERVIEW DATE: week commencing 7th July 2025

    For more details and to apply

Volunteer with us

Would you like to join the largest provider of women-only services in Bristol bringing innovation, expertise, established partnerships and extensive experience?

Volunteers are highly valued as part of our organisation. We have a team of volunteers who are passionate about supporting women who may have needs surrounding mental health, domestic abuse and sexual abuse. Our volunteers bring energy, enthusiasm and wide ranging skills to build the capacity in our services. Women with lived experience bring a vital understanding and an extra dimension to our work and what we can achieve. Without volunteers, some of our most important and effective services would not be able to operate.

All our volunteers help to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable women. Volunteers receive transferrable initial and on-going training, especially relating to the nature of, and working with, this client group. The organisation also takes part in various awareness events and activities which as a volunteer you will also be offered the opportunity to get involved with. You will also be invited to volunteer socials and we run information events where staff give talks about our different services, e.g. our safe houses, self harm services, domestic abuse support programmes.

Volunteer roles to apply for

Reception Volunteers • Play Worker Volunteers • Admin Support Volunteers • Peer Support Group Volunteers • Activity Volunteers

Want to get involved?

If you want to find out more about volunteering, and would like to be sent a role description and application form

please call
0117 925 1811 ext 2108

or email
[email protected]

Please note we only take on female volunteers.
Travel expenses are reimbursed.

Volunteer story – Annabel

‘I volunteered with Missing Link for a year while I was studying. I wanted to volunteer to gain experience for a future career in psychology and also because of my strong belief in the importance of women’s services.

I’ve found the role interesting and intellectually challenging – there’s never a dull day which I really liked. Taking calls from service users was the most rewarding element; being able to offer help to someone who’s taken the courage to reach out in a time of need feels amazing.

The role gave me great experience interacting with service users, as well as an in-depth understanding of the mental health, homelessness and domestic abuse services available in Bristol. Thanks to this, and my desire to be involved in support after the initial call, I applied for a job with Missing Link and was successful! I’m really thankful I became a volunteer as the role has set me on the career path I’ve been aiming for.’