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SalaryReferral Coordinator / Support Worker
South Derbyshire / Amber Valley
£22,669 - £23,428 per annum
This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people and their families?
Have you got experience of working with individuals and families who have experienced Domestic Abuse?
If you are interested in supporting families whilst developing your skills and experience within an expanding Domestic Abuse Support Service, please apply today!
Our client provides refuge and community based (outreach) support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. They offer our services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of survivors of domestic abuse? They are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Referrals Coordinator Support Worker. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and committed to supporting survivors of domestic abuse, we invite you to apply. Join them in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
The Role
As a referral co-ordinator Support Worker, you will support with receiving and managing our referrals for their safe accommodation. You will also lead on their achieving great futures programme, transforming how they support children, young people, and their families to improve outcomes, practice cultures and service delivery by looking across a wide range of areas in children's services by creating early links with social care upon arrival in their services. Some other duties include:
- Coordinating all aspects of referrals for the group regarding: enquiries, referral coordination and placements. Maintaining ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals to promote team awareness and ensure service user safety.
- Ensuring complete and accurate information is provided on referrals and where necessary chase up information and evidence to support.
- Providing appropriate information to the wider team to ensure they have all relevant information to deliver quality support and manage risk.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but we welcome candidates with relevant experience from other sectors or transferrable skills.
ABOUT YOU
They’re looking for someone who has the values, knowledge and skills of working within a support role supporting clients who have experienced domestic abuse and can demonstrate how they use their skills and common sense to support vulnerable individuals and families. You’ll have a commitment to maintaining the dignity and rights of the individuals and families they work with, with top notch communication skills. It is desirable if you have had experience of working within a Domestic Abuse Service.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but we welcome candidates with relevant experience from other sectors or transferrable skills.
You will work Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, however there may be expectation to work some evenings up to 8pm and occasional weekends and bank holidays.
Looking forward to receiving your application!
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
