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Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Adults)

SOUTHERN DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE
26,805.75 per year (pro rata)
New Forest
Part-time
Listed today

Category:Adults Community

Type:Part Time

Location:New Forest

Contract length:Permanent

Stop 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

The focus of this role is on preventing domestic abuse by providing support, advice and assistance to adults in the community who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.

  • Providing safety planning, support, advice, and assistance to adults in the community supporting them to keep safe in and maintain their current or new accommodation.
  • Working to empower and support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make positive choices.
  • Working in partnership with Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa (Prevention, Intervention and Public Protection Alliance) providing initial advice, information and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members.
  • Identifying and assessing the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
  • Where necessary, escorting clients attending court, Job Centre or local authority appointments, and on occasion accompanying clients back to their home with a police escort to collect belongings.
  • Developing individual support plans to meet individual risks and support needs that client’s face, regularly review cases ensuring that all agencies are meeting the needs of clients. Ensuring effective liaison with agencies regarding case management.

New Forest:
Reference Number: STOPDA834
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 18.5 (Working within Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am – 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.