Part-Time Family Support Worker – Domestic Abuse

Red Snapper Recruitment LTD; Coventry; Vor Ort; GBP 11.000 - 14.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Red Snapper Recruitment LTD is seeking a Family Support Worker to assist women and children affected by domestic abuse in Coventry. You will help children cope with abuse effects, build resilience and move toward safety with tailored, family-centered support.

You will manage caseloads, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with partner services to promote safety, wellbeing and empowerment in the local community.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of three years' experience working with those affected by domestic abuse.
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people and promoting their welfare.
• Fluent in English and at least one BAME community language.
• Female applicants only, in line with the occupational requirements of the role.
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance.
• A degree or recognised professional qualification in social work, health, education or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse, risk assessment, safety planning and confidentiality.
• Satisfactory DBS clearance.

Aufgaben

• Manage a caseload of children and young people affected by domestic abuse, providing individualised support based on their needs.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop, maintain and review safety and support plans.
• Support children and young people to build resilience, develop coping strategies and move towards greater independence.
• Work collaboratively with women, families and partner agencies to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and make appropriate referrals to children's services and other relevant agencies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records, reports and monitoring information.
• Develop and facilitate projects and activities that respond to the needs of children and young people.
• Build effective relationships with local services and community networks.
• Provide practical support and advocacy while promoting equality, empowerment and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Work alongside colleagues and volunteers to ensure women and children receive appropriate support.
• Keep up to date with relevant domestic abuse legislation, safeguarding guidance and

Kenntnisse

Domestic abuse experience

Safeguarding children

Fluent English

BAME language knowledge

Driving licence

DBS clearance

Ausbildung

Degree or recognised professional qualification in social work/health/education

Jobbeschreibung

Red Snapper Recruitment LTD is seeking a Family Support Worker to assist women and children affected by domestic abuse in Coventry. You will help children cope with abuse effects, build resilience and move toward safety with tailored, family-centered support.

You will manage caseloads, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with partner services to promote safety, wellbeing and empowerment in the local community.