Family Support Worker – Accommodation 18hrs

Juno Women's Aid; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading domestic abuse organization as a Family Support Worker and make a significant impact on the lives of women and children. In this role, you'll provide proactive, risk-assessed support tailored to each family's unique needs. You'll create personalized safety plans and advocate for their rights to safe and independent living. This is a fulfilling opportunity to help those affected by domestic violence build a brighter future. If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting vulnerable individuals, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing tailored support to families.
• Ability to create personalized safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based support to women and children.
• Advocate for clients' rights to safe living.

Skills

Proactive support

Risk assessment

Advocacy

Personalized safety planning

Education

Relevant experience in support work

Job description

It is an occupational requirement that applications are open to WOMEN ONLY, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

The pay grade for this post is Juno Scale Point 17-20, £26,705.00-28,340.00 Full-Time Equivalent. You will receive a pro rata payment in line with your contracted hours of work, which are 18 hours per week, of £12,991.62-£13,787.03 (gross) per annum.

Join the team as a Family Support Worker and make a real difference in the lives of women and children. You’ll provide proactive, risk-assessed, and strength-based support tailored to each family’s unique needs. Walk alongside them on their journey, creating personalised safety plans and advocating for their right to safe and independent living. Be the change they need and help build a brighter future for those affected by domestic violence.

You will be based at Ashfield District Council and surrounding areas as well as Juno Head Office in the City Centre of Nottingham, as and when required.

Ready to make an impact?

For further information about the role, please download the Job Description which can be found at the bottom of this page.

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Please include examples from paid or voluntary work/activities or other 'life' experiences. This information will be used as a basis for shortlisting.

Where you don’t meet the requirements of the post currently, please explain how you intend on doing so, for instance via training and commitment to personal development.

Remember to check your CV before applying. Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.

Juno Women's Aid is the largest domestic abuse organisation in Nottingham and one of the largest in the UK. We work with women, children, and teens who have been affected by domestic abuse in Ashfield, Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe.

We run a wide range of services including the 24-hour Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Freephone Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline. This is where you can speak to one of our specialist trained female support workers 365 days a year.