Domestic Abuse Support Worker

I am recruiting several CARING and PASSIONATE Young Person's Domestic Abuse Support Workers on behalf of a fantastic service in the Gwent area.

I am keen to speak with candidates who are dynamic, inquisitive, have a passion for rights, diversity and inclusion and want to fight alongside those who may not have a voice.

You will be supporting women and young people by providing them with an individually tailored support package. There is a need to work flexibly, including some weekends, and also take part in an on-call service.

This position is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. It is also subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

• Salary: 23,982
• Hours: 35 Hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Shifts: Days (occasional flexible working as per service need).
• Location: Gwent wide (working across Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,
• Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen)

Benefits of the Domestic Abuse Caseworker role:

• Generous Annual Leave up to 32 days
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program - supports your health and well-being at home and work
• Flexi Working
• Paid Company Sick Pay & Emergency Dependent Leave
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Bike to work scheme, among other benefits.

As a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will be responsible for the following:

• Be the first point of contact for service users via phone, email, online chat, text and face-to-face
• Identify and assess the risks and needs of service users
• Provide immediate crisis intervention
• Making detailed and accurate reports and ensuring the CRM is always updated
• Signpost and support women and their families to various agencies, e.g. social services, the police, DWP, homelessness, education, housing, and cultural services
• Promote the service
• Undertake training and development to enhance your skills and knowledge

Requirements of the Domestic Abuse Support Worker:

• Ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA training certificate, or a relevant degree, or demonstrable equivalent experience or a vocational qualification.
• A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
• Have an understanding of domestic violence and abuse, including the impact on victims and their children
• Understand child protection issues and how to effectively safeguard
• Experience in engaging with external agencies
• Strong crisis management skills
• Excellent IT and communication skills
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support
• Ability to manage own workload
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

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