Domestic Abuse Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Domestic Abuse Support Worker to empower young people facing domestic violence. This full-time role involves providing crucial support across the Gwent area, focusing on building resilience and healthy relationships. You will engage in group work and individual sessions, ensuring safeguarding is at the forefront of your efforts. With a fixed-term contract and generous leave, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable youth and have the required experience, this role could be the perfect match for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday (33 with bank holidays)

Employer pension contribution of 8%

Free in-house wellbeing and counselling support

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge and experience of domestic abuse support.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and 1-2-1 support to those experiencing domestic violence.
• Complete risk assessments and safety/support plans.

Skills

Knowledge of domestic abuse support

Experience with young people support

Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people

Knowledge of ACEs and trauma informed practice

Education

IDVA, ISVA or CHIDVA qualification

Tools

Safeguarding procedures (MARAC, DASH RIC, Safe Lives)

Job description

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Do you have experience in supporting those who have been through domestic violence?

How about supporting young people who experienced homelessness?

We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker - Young People (16+), to work across the Gwent area.
This will include projects and groups across Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire and Caerphilly.

PLEASE NOTE: This role will include very occasional out of hours working for evening and weekend groups and assistance with the on-call rota (approx. 1 in 8 weeks).

This role is gender specific - Female Applicants Only (see the bottom of this advert).

What are the details?

* This is a fixed term role for 2 years - until 31st March 2027
* Full time - 35 hours per week
* Monday to Friday
* 9.30am to 5pm
* Salary: £23,982 per annum
* 25 days holiday (33 with bank holidays) rising to 32 days - Giving a total of 40 days leave per year.
* Employer pension contribution of 8%
* Free in-house wellbeing and counselling support

What will you do?

* Work with existing services that provide housing support to young people.
* Deliver group and 1-2-1 support to those experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
* Help to build knowledge of healthy relationships, coping strategies and resilience.
* Group work will include: New Beginnings, ADAPT, PACCE and bespoke sessions.
* Complete risk assessments and personalised safety / support plans.
* Put safeguarding at the centre of the work you do.
* Provide specialist support alongside the Youth Support Workers.
* Work with outside agencies, make appropriate referrals (multi-agency working).
* Attend meetings.

What do we need?

* This role requires substantial knowledge and experience of domestic abuse support (VAWDASV)
* Your experience can come from working with adults, but Young People support would be a distinct advantage.
* An excellent understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people.
* Knowledge of ACEs and trauma informed practice.
* An IDVA, ISVA or CHIDVA qualification would be desirable.
* Experience using safeguarding procedures (MARAC, DASH RIC, Safe Lives)
* A full drivers licence and access to a vehicle is ESSENTIAL
* DBS on the update service would be an advantage

If you have the skills and experience to carry out this role and you want to learn more - Please contact Keeran @ Moxie People. Or apply through this advert with an up-to-date CV.

Due to the nature of the organisation and the specific needs of the service, this role is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.