Domestic abuse intervention worker

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a domestic abuse intervention worker on behalf of our client based in Sandwell. The purpose of this role is to ensure the delivery of a high-quality trauma informed service for victims of domestic abuse and their children leaving violence and abuse living in temporary accommodation.
Location: Sandwell
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £23,809.50 per annum
Contract type: Permanent

Main duties and responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of a high-quality trauma informed service for victims of domestic abuse and their children leaving violence and abuse living in temporary accommodation.
• To support the delivery and respond to innovative ways of working with victims of interpersonal violence based on good practice and evidence-based research.
• To ensure that high standards of service are maintained and in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that the emergency accommodation is allocated to those meeting the eligibility criteria for refuge.
• Ensuring that all clients influence the development of the service to ensure that it is reflective of the changing needs of victims of violence and abuse.
• Responsible or the overall quality of service including the management and development of services where appropriate meeting external/ national standards.
• Ensure that all work is focused on building confidence and self-esteem to keep women and children safe in the immediate and longer term.
• Ensure the support is empowering to the client and assists them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation and help them regain control of their lives.

Person Specification

• Educated to degree level or equivalent GCSEs English and Mathematics - Grade C or above.
• Experience of working within homelessness/ supporting people/ care setting preferably within an accommodation setting.
• Experience of direct work with vulnerable adults responding to their needs.
• Experience of working within a formal contracting environment delivering/achieving against a specification and performance targets.
• Knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the gendered nature of violence.
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of the nature of domestic abuse and its effects on victims and children and why perpetrators use abusive behaviours in relationship.
• Knowledge of the range of statutory and voluntary agencies with which victims of domestic abuse may come into contact.

Application Process

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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