Domestic Abuse Support Worker

☞ Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Swadlincote East Midlands

Category: Other

Industry: Public Safety

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Role:Domestic Abuse Support Worker Based:Swadlincote Rate:£13 ph umbrella Start Date:ASAP Duration:Temp to perm
Hours:Full Time 37.5 hours Our client is looking for a dynamic individual that will provide a non-judgmental, non-directive, emotional and practical support to women in the community in Swadlincote, Derby who have been impacted by domestic abuse. Synopsis of duties: Provide direct casework support, advice, information and empowerment to individuals experiencing DVA through telephone contact and face to face meetingsAdvocate for and work with standard to medium risk victims of domestic abuse to help them access services to keep them and their children safeIdentify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklistRefer to and joint work with the Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) and other internal and external services, when cases are assessed as high risk or additional needs are identifiedFacilitate support groups face to face and via online platforms, such as the ‘You and me, mum’ group, to empower clients and raise awareness of the dynamics of domestic abuse and the impact on childrenTo be an active member of multi-agency networks and meetings, such as child protection conferences and the monthly Town Tasking group, presenting reports and maintaining good communications with other professionals involved and advocacy for the victim Essential Requirements: Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriatelyExperience of working with victims of domestic abuse in a professional capacityExperience of managing a caseload of vulnerable individualsExperience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, working with trauma in adults and children and crisis intervention Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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