Domestic Violence & Abuse Co-ordinator — Survivor Support Lead

Building Recruitment Co Ltd; Taunton; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a Domestic Violence & Abuse Co-ordinator based in Taunton or Bridgwater, Somerset, with travel across the area. The role focuses on providing practical and emotional support to survivors and their children, helping them access safe accommodation and work towards independent living.

The post requires safeguarding knowledge, risk assessments, and strong communication. It is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £26,200.

Formación

• Compassionate and non-judgemental approach to helping vulnerable people.
• Ability to communicate clearly with survivors, children and professionals.
• Experience working in housing, social care or healthcare settings is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Complete needs and risk assessments and develop individual support plans.
• Carry out regular key work sessions and maintain case records.
• Support residents with housing, benefits, resettlement and move-on plans.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure safety and wellbeing of residents and children.
• Advocate for survivors and liaise with external agencies and support services.
• Provide information on legal rights and access to specialist support.
• Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Empathetic

Safeguarding

Communication

Housing experience

Descripción del empleo

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a Domestic Violence & Abuse Co-ordinator based in Taunton or Bridgwater, Somerset, with travel across the area. The role focuses on providing practical and emotional support to survivors and their children, helping them access safe accommodation and work towards independent living.

The post requires safeguarding knowledge, risk assessments, and strong communication. It is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £26,200.