Domestic Abuse outreach support worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity for women's support in Birmingham is seeking an experienced support worker to deliver tailored domestic abuse support. The role focuses on improving the wellbeing and safety of women in the community who have experienced domestic violence. This position is reserved for women only, in line with a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Qualifications

• Experienced support worker to deliver tailored domestic abuse support.
• Commitment to improving the wellbeing and safety of women in the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to women in the community experiencing domestic violence.

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

This role will deliver tailored support to women in the community experiencing domestic violence to improve their wellbeing and safety. seeking an experienced support worker to deliver tailored domestic abuse support

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail].

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 8th September. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 22nd and 29th September.