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Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Adults)

SOUTHERN DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE
26,805.75 - 27,464.7 per year
EastleighHavantNew Forest
Full-time
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Category:Adults Outreach

Type:Full Time Part Time

Location:Eastleigh Havant New Forest

Contract length:Permanent

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

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.

Available Posts:

Havant:
Reference Number: STOPDA857
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37 (Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am – 5pm)

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)

Hart and Rushmoor:
Reference Number: STOPDA852
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37 (Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am – 5pm)

Eastleigh:
Reference Number: STOPDA883
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37 (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.