Vacancy Detail

Domestic Violence Support Worker

Role:               Domestic Violence Support Worker

Based:            South-East London

Rate:               £16 per hour

Start Date:      ASAP

Duration:        3 months temp

Hours:             Full Time – 37.5 hours

 

Our client, a leading charity, with the mission to support women through affordable housing who are fleeing domestic abuse, survivors of trafficking or are leaving prison, are looking for a Domestic Violence Support Worker to join their team.

 

The role will include working within a team, providing a safe and powerful environment to women and their children, who are or have experienced domestic abuse, in a refuge setting and out in the community.

 

Synopsis of duties:

• Supporting women and children fleeing domestic abuse in a refuge setting and women and men who have experienced/are experiencing domestic abuse in the community
• Managing your own caseload, completing risk and needs assessments and agreeing support and safety plans, supporting clients with their practical and emotional needs
• Inducting new service users into the service and providing practical and emotional support to women and their children
• Assisting clients into the community to access any additional services
• Assisting with welfare and benefits application, acting as an advocate where possible
• Enabling service users with access to appropriate health care and specialist support
• Encouraging and supporting service users with access to education, training, and employment
• Supporting clients to understand and access their legal and housing rights
• Referring clients to additional services and professionals
• Liaising with a range of partner agencies

 

Essential Requirements:

• An understanding of domestic abuse and the dynamics of abuse/ types of abuse
• Experience of working with vulnerable clients (specifically women who have experienced domestic abuse)
• Experience completing risk assessments, needs assessments and support plans
• Aware of relevant legislation relating to Domestic Abuse, the Housing Act and Children’s Act
• Experience working in a person-centred way, using a trauma-informed approach
• Have an enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the Update Service

 

For more information, please call the team on 0204 566 5515 and ask to speak to Molly or email your CV to molly@supporting-futures.com

 

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

 

 

Location: Greenwich | Salary: 16 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 18/12/2023