Support Officer, Domestic Abuse Services (Canterbury)

ImmigrationGPT; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group's Kent Domestic Abuse Service in Canterbury is seeking a Support Officer to join a dedicated team in a women’s refuge. You’ll assist residents who have experienced domestic abuse, help them access welfare benefits and debt support, and provide emotional support and housing assistance.

The role is permanent, full-time (36 hours per week), with starting salary £29,104 and a range up to £31,342. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Welcoming candidates with housing and support sector experience
• Candidates without direct experience but with the right qualities can succeed
• Qualities include professionalism, empathy, understanding, life experience, and a desire to develop knowledge and skills

Responsibilities

• Help families stay safe from abuse and access welfare benefits
• Assist with debt and housing-related support
• Provide emotional support to residents
• Support residents in seeking and applying for more permanent housing

Skills

Professionalism

Empathy

Understanding

Life experience

Desire to develop

Job description

Clarion Housing Group's Kent Domestic Abuse Service in Canterbury is seeking a Support Officer to join a dedicated team in a women’s refuge. You’ll assist residents who have experienced domestic abuse, help them access welfare benefits and debt support, and provide emotional support and housing assistance.

The role is permanent, full-time (36 hours per week), with starting salary £29,104 and a range up to £31,342. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel as required.