Case Worker – Domestic Abuse Risk & Safeguarding

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Sunderland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest Pension Scheme

Wellbeing & EAP

Blue Light Card

Tickets for Good

Annual leave up to 37 days

Job summary

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) Sunderland-based Right Turn service is seeking an experienced Case Worker to support individuals who have displayed harmful behaviours. You will deliver one-to-one support, undertake assessments, develop intervention plans and manage risk to promote lasting behavioural change.

You should have experience with vulnerable adults, a strong safeguarding background, and the ability to coordinate with multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals in a domestic abuse setting.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on adults and children.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and manage complex cases.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload effectively.
• Good partnership and multi-agency working skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and review risk assessments and develop action plans to manage and reduce risks in line with case management policies.
• Carry a caseload and provide interventions (1-to-1, groupwork, advocacy).
• Work with Integrated support services to prioritise victim safety.
• Ensure safeguarding reports protect adults and children.
• Build relationships with partner agencies to support women and children at risk of harm.
• Promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Advocate for victims’ safety while addressing perpetrators.
• Liaise with local safeguarding procedures and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate client records and notes.
• Facilitate structured violence intervention groupwork.
• Attend joint practitioners’ meetings to review progress.
• Gather information for monitoring and reporting.
• Follow WWiN policies and values.
• Provide day-to-day support to workers/volunteers.
• Represent Right Turn at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Experience with domestic abuse setting

Understanding domestic abuse impact

Risk assessments

Communication & advocacy

Working under pressure

Multi-agency working

Job description

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) Sunderland-based Right Turn service is seeking an experienced Case Worker to support individuals who have displayed harmful behaviours. You will deliver one-to-one support, undertake assessments, develop intervention plans and manage risk to promote lasting behavioural change.

You should have experience with vulnerable adults, a strong safeguarding background, and the ability to coordinate with multiple agencies.