Domestic Abuse Support Worker

RSR is a public safety, Housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience.
RSR are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Birmingham for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker.
This is a permanent, part time role (22.5 hrs pw), offering a pay rate of £11.45 per hour.
Travel is required for this role so full driving license and access to own vehicle is essential.
Main Duties:
* Carry out assessments and co-produce individual support plans
* Completing risk assessments
* Support residents’ applications for Housing Benefit/Universal Credit
* Ensure the progressions / outcomes delivered should be recorded, monitored, reviewed and updated regularly, in a timely manner and in line with contract requirement
* Ensure that the environment of the service user accommodation is well maintained and in adherence with health and safety regulations
* Work with colleagues and co-ordinate activity across the team and with other stakeholders, including attending meetings, to ensure the service is achieving its aims
Essential Requirements:
* Previous experience
* Knowledge of safeguarding
* Confident in holding support sessions, writing evidence work/reports and have the right attitude.
* Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a pressurised environment
* Full driving license and access to vehicle
This role will be subject to DBS check at relevant level and the successful individual will be required to obtain and maintain these clearances.
If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please email your CV to Rebecca.Poulton-Tonks@rsg.ltd
Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them to ourselves. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay up in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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