Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Home Security Specialist) – Southampton

Southern Domestic Abuse Service; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stop Domestic Abuse in Southampton is seeking a dedicated worker to provide support, advice and practical assistance to those affected by domestic abuse or at risk. The role focuses on safeguarding and coordinating security improvements at clients’ homes to reduce risk.

You will work with local partners including Dove scheme and The Blue Lamp Trust, ensuring children's and vulnerable adults' welfare is protected. The post is a permanent, full-time position based in Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Providing support, advice and assistance to those who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
• Experience with safeguarding policies and involvement with safeguarding boards is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enhanced security at client homes in Southampton through target hardening and safety equipment.
• Provide support and advice to survivors to prevent domestic abuse and improve safety.
• Collaborate with Southampton City Council Dove scheme, The Blue Lamp Trust and other partners.
• Ensure children's and vulnerable adults' welfare in line with safeguarding policies.

Job description

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch

Main purpose and scope of the job

• Providing support, advice and assistance to those who have experienced domestic abuse or are at risk of domestic abuse.
• Co-ordinating providing enhanced security at client’s homes in Southampton through “target hardening” of the property and the provision of safety equipment.
• Focusing on preventing domestic abuse by providing enhanced security at client’s homes for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
• Working collaboratively with existing target hardening schemes within the city including Southampton City Council’s Dove scheme and similar offers from other social landlords and The Blue Lamp Trust.
• Linking in where appropriate with relevant teams including but not limited to Southampton City Council’s Whole Housing Approach Co-ordinator.
• Ensuring children's and vulnerable adults' welfare in accordance with Stop Domestic Abuse’s Safeguarding Policy, the Southampton Children Board and the Southampton Safeguarding Adults Board policies and procedures.

Available Posts:

Hampshire:
Reference Number: STOPDA837
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5 (Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm)

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Appointment will be on merit alone.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.