Accommodation Caseworker

Action Together; Stockport; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days per year + public holidays

Birthday off

Clinical supervision

3% employer pension

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing contribution

Job summary

Stockport Without Abuse is seeking a part-time Refuge Caseworker to be based in a Stockport refuge, delivering practical and emotional support to people affected by domestic abuse. You will help develop safety plans and coordinate with local services to ensure client safety and wellbeing.

You will provide guidance on welfare and housing, maintain professional boundaries, and work closely with IDVAs and Children Support Workers to create meaningful support plans for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in casework with vulnerable individuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of civil and criminal domestic violence legislation desirable.
• Ability to work cohesively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality practical and emotional support to individuals who have experienced domestic abuse.
• Develop and implement safety and support plans.
• Signpost to local services and resources.
• Offer mental health support and welfare advice.
• Assist with housing and rehousing requirements.

Skills

Casework management

Written and verbal communication

Boundaries and professionalism

Support to vulnerable individuals

Collaboration with IDVAs/Children 6

Job description

Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) is a grassroots charity committed to supporting our vision of everyone having a right to live in safety, and to have a future without fear of domestic abuse. We work directly with women, men and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.

Main purpose of the post:

As a caseworker at Stockport Without Abuse, you will be based in refuge and responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to ensure individuals who have experienced domestic abuse have the foundations to live free from fear. This role incorporates: developing support and safety plans, appropriate signposting to local services, mental health support, financial and welfare advice, and rehousing assistance.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. They will also have experience providing direct support to vulnerable individuals. Alongside, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil and criminal legislation and welfare rights will also be desirable.

You will be working collaboratively as part of a wider domestic abuse team at Stockport Without Abuse. It is essential for Refuge Caseworkers to work cohesively with IDVAs and Children Support Workers to develop a meaningful support plan for the individuals.

Key information

• Employer: Stockport Without Abuse
• Locations: Greater Manchester, Stockport
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Salary: Annual salary of £14,894.91 (pro-rata of £26,243.41 FTE), rising by 4% upon successful probationary period
• Working Hours: Part-Time

More about this role

• Employee Benefits: Our benefits include 24 days per annum plus all public bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), your birthday off every year, regular clinical supervision with an external provider and 3% employer contributory pension. After successfully completing your probationary period, you’ll also have access to our Life Assurance scheme and receive a monthly contribution towards your Health and Wellbeing.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes