Domestic Abuse & Safeguarding Support Worker — Manchester

Niyaa People Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Niyaa People Ltd. is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Support Worker for a new Manchester service of a large housing charity. The role focuses on safeguarding, supporting adults and children with complex needs, and helping residents sustain tenancies.

You will provide practical and emotional support, complete risk assessments, and coordinate with Children’s Services and local authorities. On-call duties for emergencies are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience as Domestic Abuse Support Worker or similar.
• Strong background in domestic abuse and safeguarding.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or children.
• Confident completing risk assessments, referrals and support assessments.
• Experience working with Children's Services and other statutory agencies.
• Understanding of housing, tenancy sustainment and Housing Benefit.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to adults and children with complex needs.
• Support individuals affected by domestic abuse and safeguarding concerns.
• Complete referrals, assessments and risk assessments.
• Support with move-ins, inductions and ongoing assessments.
• Work closely with Children's Services, local authorities and partner agencies.
• Support residents with Housing Benefit and welfare-related matters.
• Carry out regular room and welfare checks.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate case notes, records and support plans.
• Promote independence, safety and tenancy sustainment.
• Participate in the on-call rota for emergency situations.

Skills

Domestic Abuse

Safeguarding

Complex Needs

Risk Assessments

Housing Benefit

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Enhanced DBS preferred

Job description

Niyaa People Ltd. is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Support Worker for a new Manchester service of a large housing charity. The role focuses on safeguarding, supporting adults and children with complex needs, and helping residents sustain tenancies.

You will provide practical and emotional support, complete risk assessments, and coordinate with Children’s Services and local authorities. On-call duties for emergencies are part of the role.