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Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension 6% matching

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Health Cash Plan

Hybrid working possibility

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihow Women's Aid is seeking an experienced Domestic Abuse Outreach Support Worker to support women in the community from our Birmingham base. This part-time, on-site role focuses on practical and emotional support to improve safety for women and children affected by violence.

BSWA offers a range of services and a supportive team; the role includes proximity to six refuges, access to training, and opportunities within a charity known for its long-standing impact in tackling

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting women affected by domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

• To deliver tailored, holistic support to women affected by violence and abuse and living in the community, including practical and emotional support to increase women’s and children’s safety and meet identified needs.

Job description

Domestic Abuse outreach support worker

Company: Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid

Salary: from £31,537 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Birmingham, B5 7AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Seeking an experienced support worker to support women in the community.

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

Key Responsibilities:

To deliver tailored, holistic support to women affected by violence and abuse and living in the community, including practical and emotional support to increase women’s and children’s safety and meet identified needs.

• 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Up to 6% matched pension contribution
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
• Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail].

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Friday 2nd October. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 19th October.

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