Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Permanent

30 hours pw

22,100

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Support Worker to work across their service for vulnerable women affected by domestic violence.

Responsibilities of the Domestic Abuse Support Worker:

• Supporting and empowering females that have encountered domestic abuse both within a refuge setting and dispersed properties
• Managing new referrals and completing move in procedures for new clients including services for accommodation and resettlement
• Completing initial assessments of all clients
• Ensuring housing benefit is claimed efficiently and rent payments are paid
• Completing risk assessments and risk management plans
• Making referrals to appropriate agencies
• Recording and managing any anti-social behaviour
• Maintaining client records
• Engaging clients involvement in weekly resident meetings
• Creating and delivering recognised training courses to clients
• Reporting any repairs

Essential Criteria of the Domestic Abuse Support Worker:

• UK Driving License and access to own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS
• Experience working with vulnerable client groups

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Associate Director) at Hamilton Woods on (phone number removed) or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.