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Stroud Women's Refuge
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 1YL
Tel: 01453 764 385
Email: recruitment@beresfordgroup.org
This job has now expired. Please do not apply for this position.
Domestic Abuse Support Worker (female only*) Permanent
Stroud
We are an independent charity providing short term accommodation and outreach support for women fleeing domestic or gender- based violence or abuse.
We are looking for a support worker with experience of working with women and children either in a specialist domestic abuse service, housing or homelessness, refuge, children’s work or family support.
Key elements of the role include:
- Completing detailed risk assessments which will inform safety planning.
- Providing high quality, individualised support to people impacted by domestic abuse.
- Producing person centred support plans, undertaking actions and completing regular reviews to empower service users to progress towards their individual goals.
- Ensuring all service users are welcomed into the service and provided with a comprehensive induction.
- Enabling service users to access statutory and other services.
- Delivering groups for people impacted by domestic abuse.
- Prioritising safeguarding, promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk.
Skills and Requirements:
- A valid UK driving licence and assess to own vehicle.
- Understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on women, children and families.
- Knowledge of the benefits of multiagency working to improve safety and outcomes for women and children.
- An ability to maintain a calm approach in busy role while supporting the needs of women or children in crisis.
In return for joining us as our Domestic Abuse Support Worker we will offer you:
- A competitive salary aligned with NJC scales
- Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
- Continued access to training and development opportunities
- Regular clinical supervision
- Payment for participation in on call rota
*This post includes work that specifically addresses the needs of women and children affected by domestic abuse. The office is based within a women’s refuge, therefore this post is restricted to women under the Equality Act 2010. As the post involves working with vulnerable adults and children, recruitment is carried out in line with safe recruitment practices.
For further information and to request an application form please email recruitment@beresfordgroup.org or call our office on the number to the right of this advert.
We are unable to accept CVs for the application of this role.
Stroud Beresford Group is the operating name of Stroud Beresford Limited, a registered charitable company Registered Charity No. 1132626
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 7th October 2024 Interviews:Thursday 10th October 2024
Salary: £24, 702- £28,770pa depending on experience.
Hours Per Week: 37 Hours per week, generally Monday-Friday 9am until 5pm
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