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Jade Husdan-Hicks

@jadehusdan-hicks

I support young people experiencing homelessness through trauma-informed advocacy, safeguarding, volunteer coordination, and social policy research.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue supporting people facing complex challenges through trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, advocacy, research, and community-focused service delivery.

At Depaul Manchester, I coordinate Nightstop volunteers, manage referrals and risk assessments, and support young people experiencing homelessness to access services and achieve successful move-ons. I use lived experience and trauma-informed practice to create effective action plans, and secured a £10,000 donation for the service by sharing my experience with donors.

I've also supported women and children at IDAS, delivered weekly refuge workshops, and serve as a trustee at SASH, where I raise awareness and funds through public speaking, networking, and community relationships.

My background in social and public policy, criminology, and social research informs my advocacy, policy work, and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and safeguarding.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Nightstop Coordinator

Current

Depaul

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Coordinated volunteers and service delivery for at-risk young people, including risk assessments, support work, and collaboration with local organizations. Achieved successful move-ons for complex cases and secured a £10,000 donation through fundraising engagement.

Volunteer coordination Risk Assessment Safeguarding Lived Experience Fundraising Policy Research Advocacy

Current

Trustee

Current

SASH

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Provided public speaking, networking, and strategic perspective as a trustee, leveraging lived experience and trauma-informed approaches to raise awareness and funds.

Public Speaking Networking Fundraising Governance Lived Experience

Volunteer

IDAS

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Completed specialized training in safeguarding and domestic violence, and delivered weekly workshops at a refuge for at-risk children and women.

Safeguarding Workshop Delivery Event Planning

Disabled Students Officer

YUSU

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Created policy guidelines, conducted EDI research, and developed accessibility guides for campus and city. Planned events and created social media resources, and spoke at a national conference on disabled access.

Policy Development Research Accessibility Event Planning Social Media Public Speaking

Volunteer

SASH

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Volunteered with SASH, supporting their mission and gaining experience in the charity sector.

Intern

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Participated in group work on agricultural policy, presented policy notes under time pressure, and provided solutions on generational outreach via social media.

Policy Analysis Time Management Social Media Strategy