Domestic Abuse Community Support Worker, 18.75 hours per week (£24043.50 - £24843.00 per annum,[...]

BCHA; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Community Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals facing domestic abuse. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of customers by using a trauma-informed, person-centred approach. You will receive comprehensive training and work within a supportive environment, fostering trusting relationships that empower customers to move forward. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are committed to safeguarding, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals facing domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support for customers addressing safety issues.
• Build trusting relationships and facilitate access to services.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Mental health management

Substance misuse support

Relationship building

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

The Community Support Worker is responsible for providing and coordinating support to customers to enable them to address safety issues around domestic abuse.

Support workers consistently use a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to facilitate a better understanding of the customer and how to most effectively support them.

We can offer you the opportunity to:

• Work within a small professional team in a friendly and supportive environment;
• Achieve real job satisfaction in a rewarding and challenging role;
• Focus on building trusting relationships with our customers;
• Receive full training in trauma-informed approaches, managing mental health, substance misuse, and accommodation services;
• Liaise with external providers to access services that support customers.

You can add real value as part of a small team of professionals who build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with our customers who are preparing to move forward.

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority, and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people from obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently, and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.