Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Niyaa People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Niyaa People are recruiting on behalf of a large national housing charity with services across the UK, expanding their provision in Manchester. We are looking for an experienced Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a new service supporting adults and children, with a focus on domestic abuse, safeguarding and complex support needs.

This hands-on role requires someone who is passionate about safeguarding and working with vulnerable people, and who can contribute to safe move-ins, inductions, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Complex Needs 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.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence; company car and fuel card provided.
• Professional, resilient and confident when dealing with complex situations.
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply due to the nature of the service.

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 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 to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate case notes, records and support plans.
• Promote independence, safety and tenancy sustainment.
• Participate in the on-call rota for emergencies.

Skills

Domestic Abuse

Complex Needs

Safeguarding

Risk assessments

Housing Benefit

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a large, established housing charity with services across the UK, who are expanding their provision in Manchester.

They are looking for an experienced Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a new service supporting adults and children, with a particular focus on domestic abuse, safeguarding and complex support needs.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people, with the opportunity to be part of a new service and help make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities of aDomestic Abuse Support Worker:

• Provide practical and emotional support to adults and children with complex needs.
• Support individuals affected by domestic abuse and safeguarding concerns.
• Complete referrals, assessments andrisk assessments.
• Support withmove-ins, inductions and ongoing assessments.
• Work closely withChildren's Services, local authorities and partner agencies.
• Support residents withHousing Benefit and welfare-related matters.
• Carry out regularroom 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 theon-call rotafor emergency situations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Domestic AbuseSupport Worker, Complex Needs Worker or similar.
• Strong background indomestic abuse and safeguarding.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or children.
• Confident completingrisk assessments, referrals and support assessments.
• Experience working withChildren's Services and other statutory agencies.
• Understanding of housing, tenancy sustainment andHousing Benefit.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• Level 2 qualification inHealth & Social Care, Supporting Adults/Children, Counselling, Domestic Abuse or a related fieldwould be desirable.
• Enhanced DBSor willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence - company car and fuel card provided
• Professional, resilient and confident when dealing with complex situations.
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply due to the nature of the service.

ThisDomestic Abuse Support Worker role is an excellent opportunity to join a large national housing charitywhile being part of a new and developing service in Manchester.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to vulnerable adults and children, particularly those affected by domestic abuse and complex safeguarding needs.