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Domestic Abuse Navigator (Safe Accommodation)

SOUTHERN DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE
26,805.75 per year (pro rata)
Portsmouth
Full-time
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Category:Community Outreach Safe Accommodation

Type:Full Time

Location:Portsmouth

Contract length:Fixed Term

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Main purpose and scope of the job

This project will provide significant additional support for victims to remain safely in their home and is designed to make the home environment safer for both the victims and their children.

This role will provide support and interventions to those affected by domestic abuse to empower and support and break the cycle of domestic abuse throughout their journey with Stop Domestic Abuse, regardless of risk.

This may include: women with male children over the age of 16, male victims-survivors, including men with children, LGBTQ+ victims-survivors, older adults, victims-survivors with disabilities, victims-survivors facing complex support needs.

Completing target hardening assessments for community based clients, issuing basic safety devises (when available), liaising with landlords/housing to secure installation of larger security measures, advising clients of safety measures and making referrals to external agencies to complete larger security improvements as required.

Promoting, facilitating and encouraging, individual empowerment, working to actively reduce isolation.

Available Posts:

Portsmouth:
Reference Number: STOPDA892
Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover for up to 12 Months or until post holder returns
Hours Per Week: 37.5 (Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm)

Applying for this post

You can apply by:

  • Submitting your application and equal opportunities forms via the online form below
  • Emailing your completed application and equal opportunities forms to: humanresources@stopdomesticabuse.uk

Appointment will be on merit alone.

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close applications earlier.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.