Refuge-Based Domestic Abuse Support Worker

STAYING PUT – proud to provide vital support & services to the men, women & children of Bradford who are survivors of Domestic Abuse & sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

With over 22 years’ experience of providing support to men, women and children who are survivors of Domestic Abuse & sexual violence in the Bradford area, we put our clients at the heart of what we do and are continually striving to make the survivors experience the very best it can be whilst accessing our services.

Refuge-based Domestic Abuse Support Worker

A key role in our Accommodation provision is that of our passionate and dedicated Support Workers, we currently have a full time vacancy to join this busy team in our Keighley refuges.

About the role

As a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals and families living within our temporary supported accommodation. You will work in a trauma informed way, helping to create individual support packages to safeguard and reduce the risk of further harm and help clients achieve their individual goals. You will work with partner agencies in a collaborative way, ensuring a holistic think family approach. In this challenging but rewarding role will help individuals realise their true potential, helping clients to feel more empowered and confident in moving towards safe and independent living.

Full time, 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, £25,971. Fixed term until 31st March 2025, pending contract renewal.

About you

We are looking for someone with a history of with individuals who have experienced Domestic Abuse/sexual violence or a vulnerable client group, with complex/multiple needs. You will have sound working knowledge of safeguarding and MARAC processes and up-to-date knowledge of housing, welfare rights and civil/criminal proceedings to enable you to provide a robust package of support for clients.

We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude and the passion and drive to help people gain confidence in their daily lives and feel empowered. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a patient and friendly approach, as well as being able to work on you own initiative and in partnership with colleagues and external agencies.

We are looking for someone who speaks a South Asian language, as this will help us provide the best care and support to our clients.

Women only – ** Due to the nature of the work, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**

About us

Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by Domestic Abuse and sexual violence.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.

We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Healthcare plan on completion of probation
• Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
• Being part of a friendly, supportive team Living Wage employer
• We work with Mindful Work Practices
• Free on-site parking at most sites

Closing date: 5pm Monday 27th May 2024

Interview date: Friday 31st May

Application Information

To find out more and apply for this exciting role please visit our website https://stayingput.org.uk/domestic-abuse-support-worker-accommodation/(You may need to copy and paste the URL into a new webpage)

Here you can download the job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted nor will applications through the "apply" button in Indeed.

We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us after the shortlisting dates please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,971.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• refuge based: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/05/2024