Domestic Abuse Children's Worker

Domestic Abuse 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.

THE ROLES

They have multiple roles, each varying in responsibility. 

Support Workers

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing practical and emotional support to women and men who are experiencing or have experienced Domestic Abuse (both in the refuge and throughout the local community). You’ll work with clients to assess needs and risks and plan a package of support and risk management individual to them. 

Move On Support Worker’s

As a Domestic Abuse move on worker you’ll support individuals and families within our safe accommodation to transition into settled accommodation. You’ll provide a tailored, person-centred support package to help customers achieve their goals and live a life free from abuse. 

Peripatetic Support Worker

The role of Peripatetic Support Worker is to provide comprehensive cover for accommodation and community-based services, offering practical and emotional support to survivors of Domestic Abuse and various forms of violence and abuse. 

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 they welcome candidates with relevant experience from other sectors or transferrable skills.

You will work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. There may be expectation to work some evenings up to 8pm and occasional weekends and bank holidays.

You will be required to have flexibility to travel across Derbyshire therefore driving licence and access to a car (with business insurance) is essential

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.