Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Part Time, Contract)

Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Part Time, Contract)
Bridgend (office/field based) 

Are you seeking a challenging, yet highly rewarding new role as a Domestic Abuse Support Worker? Looking for the opportunity to make a real difference to abuse victims and act as an advocate for their rights? If so, read on. 

The Organisation: 

Our client is recruiting on behalf of a pioneering charity that is dedicated to ending domestic violence and abuse. They are now looking for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join their team on a part time contract lasting until the end of July 2018. 

The Benefits: 

- Salary of £19,160 pro rata 
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata plus bank holidays 
- A collaborative, welcoming and forward-thinking environment 
- Free on-site parking 
- 6% non-contributory pension 

In this key role, you will act as a positive influence for abuse victims and enable them to reach their full potential. 

You’ll work alongside a welcoming and committed team who are always seeking new ways to innovate and provide an outstanding service to those affected by domestic abuse. 

The Role: 

As a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will deliver a comprehensive, high quality, accessible frontline service to victims of domestic abuse across a number of projects. 

Taking responsibility for all aspects of a domestic abuse support service, you will work with families referred to the charity using a holistic family approach. 

You will join the Supporting People Programme, enabling individuals to achieve measurable outcomes through support. Additionally, you will operate as part of a multi-agency framework to improve response to domestic violence and abuse. 

About You: 

To join this passionate team, you will need: 

- At least two years’ experience working with vulnerable adults and/or families or children and young people 
- The ability to engage families in solution- focused problem solving 
- At a minimum, an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field or the willingness to work towards one, i.e. social care or health 
- A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes 
- An awareness of equal opportunities and ability to work in a non-discriminatory way 
- The willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends and to take part in a 24 hour emergency on call rota 

Other organisations may call this role Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Support Worker, Social Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Social Care Co-ordinator or Family Support Worker. 

This is a part time role working 22.5 hours per week on a contract until the end of July 2018. 

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an advanced DBS check, which will be arranged by the employer/our client. 

Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applications for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

So, if you are seeking a rewarding role as a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.