Resettlement Worker

Our client, based in the West Midlands, is currently recruiting for a Resettlement Worker on a permanent basis or a three-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a part-time basis, 22.5 hours per week. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position and the annual salary is £20,849 - £22,099 (pro rota).

The ideal candidate will have experience using a client-centred approach, hold an Enhanced DBS taken out within the last three years and also have access to their own vehicle.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working with women and their children using evidence-based tools to risk assess and identify their needs

• Developing and delivering individual support, safety and risk management plans to address the risk of harm to clients who are leaving the Refuge at short notice

• Assessing the long-term safety, security and wellbeing of families in their move-on plans, improving their future resilience and building knowledge of their options

• Liaising with outside agencies and building relationships with local authorities about the risks and needs of victims

• Ensuring that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the manager

• Working closely with other Refuge staff to ensure a seamless handover of support from the caseworker to Resettlement worker

Experience required:

• Using a trauma-based approach when supporting clients

• Creating and implementing risk assessments

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Be able to communicate clearly and build relationships

• Maintaining professional boundaries and knowing when to seek guidance from managers

Rewards and Benefits:

• Training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to group clinical supervision with a trained counsellor

• 22 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays (opportunities for this to be extended after 3 years of service)

• Annual leave ‘buy back’ scheme for those who want to purchase additional annual leave days

• Bi-annual staff away days

• Regular internal newsletter created by staff

• Time off in lieu (TOIL) when overtime is required

• 5% employer contribution to pension

Working hours:

• 22.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm (daily hours negotiable)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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