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We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Female Senior Safe House Support Worker to join our team based in Bristol. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am to 5.30pm withsome additional evening and weekend working in an out of hours telephone on-call rota on evenings and Saturdays. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of Pt 14 £28,624 per annum plus benefits.
Established in 1999, Next Link is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. At Next Link we are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
In return for joining us, we will offer you:
- Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
- 3 extra holidays including International Women's Day
- Excellent development and training opportunities
- Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
- Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Staff Recognition Awards
- Health and Wellbeing programme
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced safe house support worker to take on additional responsibilities to provide high quality safe house accommodation and support to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, with a victim centred approach, focussing on safety, recovery and empowerment.
The successful candidate will have:
- An extensive understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on women and children
- Excellent communication and delegation skills
- Experience of providing support and guidance to less experienced members of staff
- Knowledge of the safety, criminal and legal options available to women experiencing domestic abuse
- Ability to oversee safe house assessments and allocations in line with policy and procedure
- An understanding of cultural diversity
- A full driving licence and access to transport with business insurance
How to apply:
If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about ensuring vulnerable women have a safe, comfortable place to live apply now to join us as our Female Senior Safe House Support Worker and contribute to the valuable work Next Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
How to apply:
Pleasedownload the application pack from our website and complete the application form. Please submit your application by 9am 3rd January 2025. Please do not send CVs. Interviews will be held week commencing 6th January 2025.
