Female* Safe House Support Worker

Established in 1999, Next Link provides a range of domestic abuse support services to women and children within Bristol, BaNES and South Glos. 

Next Link has been successful in the re- commissioning process to deliver Bristol's domestic abuse safe house and community support services. Our new integrated service delivery team is expanding and we have a number of exciting opportunities for creative and highly motivated women with a broad understanding of domestic abuse issues, complex needs and a commitment to providing a high quality inclusive service within Bristol.  

Female* Safe House Support Worker

Salary Point 22: £20,456      

Location: Bristol

Hours: 37.5 (includes participation on out of hours telephone on-call rota and some evening and Saturday working on a rota basis)

Providing high quality safe house accommodation and support to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, with a victim centred approach, focussing on safety and recovery

The successful candidate will have:

• an understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on women and children
• experience of working in supported housing.
• knowledge of the safety options available to women experiencing domestic abuse
• experience of support planning and risk assessment
• an understanding of cultural diversity
• a full driving licence and access to transport

CLOSING DATE: 9.00am, Monday 27^th February 2017

INTERVIEW DATE: 6^th & 7^th March 2017

Next Link is a progressive employer and offers a pension scheme, up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service) and 3 extra holidays including International Women's Day in lieu. We have a commitment to training and development.

Next Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Next Link is committed to Equal Opportunities.

*All posts are exempt under section 7 (2) (f) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Next Link is part of Missing Link Housing