Specialist Domestic Violence and Abuse Workers

Specialist Domestic Violence and Abuse Workers
Location: To Work across West and North Hampshire
Salary: £21,250pa pro rata
Contract Type: Temporary; full and part time hours considered
Closing: First Suitable Candidates Appointed

The organization is a registered charity that has been providing care, support and advice for over 30 years to vulnerable people across Hampshire and Dorset, giving them the tools and resources they need to live independent, secure and valued lives.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and innovative people to join our Domestic Violence and Abuse Service to deliver a brand new service within the communities of Hampshire.

Following a successful national grant bid we have developed a project providing specialist, targeted support to individuals and families with diverse and complex needs and those from isolated and marginalised communities. Our Specialist Domestic & Abuse Workers will be expected to achieve effective move-on from accommodation-based services and seek to support those where traditional refuge accommodation is not suitable to find alternative accommodation. Working directly with refuge staff, management, community-based domestic abuse services and housing agencies you will increase expertise across these teams and are crucial to raising standards, create pathways and support, and to strengthen networks.

You will be part of a team who cover Hampshire and will be working within an allocated area, however there may be times when you will be required to work across the county and attend meetings, supervisions and training at other locations so flexibility is a must. As a Specialist DVA Worker you may also be co-located with other organisations across the county to assist the identification and engagement of isolated and marginalised communities.

Due to the nature of the work being a car driver with a car for work is essential for this post.

About You

We are looking for someone who is warm and approachable, and who has good listening and communication skills as our clients have informed us these are very important qualities to them. As a Specialist Domestic Violence & Abuse Worker you must be able to form effective working relationships and professional partnerships with other agencies and use your knowledge to share specialist advice on the support of our clients. The right candidates for these Specialist Domestic Violence & Abuse Workers will be innovative in their approach to offer the most effective and safe service. You must have the skills to write, review and reassess client safety and support plans, ensuring appropriate interventions are in place, as well as the ability to write reports and present outcomes as required.

Someone with the ability to professionally advocate on behalf of their clients, ensuring those from isolated communities receive equal opportunities to access services would make an ideal candidate.

Essential Requirements

The ideal Specialist Domestic Violence & Abuse Worker will have:

* A qualification or equivalent to NVQ level 4 or equivalent work level experience
* Experience of supporting women, men and children who have been subject to domestic violence and abuse on 1:1 or group work basis
* Knowledge of Homelessness legislation and prevention and Housing Law
* Knowledge of diversity and inclusion
* Knowledge of housing and welfare benefits including no recourse to public funds
* Knowledge of local resources and agencies which benefit clients and their children
* An understanding of the impact of domestic violence and abuse on older adults and carers
* A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

The Benefits

If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
* Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time.
* Enhanced annual leave entitlements, sick pay allowances and pension scheme contributions.
* Excellent and professionally certified training.
* Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
* Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day!
* A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility.
* The chance to work with amazing people.

If this sounds like you're ideal role we're keen to hear from you as soon as possible, so don't delay as we will be appointing the first suitable candidates and we want to hear from you! Please click 'Apply' to forward your details on to us; ensuring that you include your name, email address and a contact telephone number. You will then be contacted by the recruiting manager who will talk to you about the position and ask a few key questions to make sure that this is the right role for you.