Support Work Assistant (24)

Cyfannol; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ebbw Vale is looking for a Support Work Assistant to empower women and children affected by domestic abuse. The role involves delivering vital support in refuges, engaging clients in activities, and providing emotional and logistical assistance. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence and demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Current valid driving licence and access to a car.
• Understanding of child and adult protection policies.
• Flexibility to work varying hours as per client needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Domestic Abuse support services to women and children in refuges.
• Engage with clients, providing emotional support and facilitating activities.
• Maintain accurate records and support clients with accessing necessary services.

Skills

Emotional Support

Risk Assessment

Advocacy

Job description

Support Work Assistant

Cyfannol’s mission is to empower women and children to flourish in a life free from domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We offer a range of services throughout Gwent that encompass prevention, awareness-raising, safety, support and personal development opportunities for women and their children who have experienced violence against women, domestic abuse and/or sexual violence (VAWDASV)

• Hours: 24 per week (Thursday night and Sunday daytime)

Day shifts are 8am until 8pm. Overnight shifts are sleep in shifts from 8pm until 8am.

Mandatory attendance at supervision, team meetings and training outside of normal hours are paid.

Salary: £26,666per annum (Pro-rated)

Contract: Permanent

All staff must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of clients and the organisation

Purpose of the Post:To support the delivery of specialist support to women and children living within Gwent who are affected by Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and/or Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) in primarily our accommodation services.

Specific Responsibilities

• To be responsible for delivering specialist Domestic Abuse support services to women and children in refuges
• Engage the women and children in activities during the evening
• Provide the women and children emotional support
• Carry out risk assessments and initial needs assessments to determine what level of service is appropriate
• Ensure that services are available for and meet the needs of minority women
• Admit new residents into refuge and completion of relevant paperwork
• Ensure that accurate paper and electronic records are maintained in relation to all aspects of the service
• Support women to access health, legal and housing services
• Support women to maintain license agreement/ contract and help them prepare for independent living
• To be fully aware of the child and adult protection policy and procedures and report to line manager any concerns in this area
• To act as an advocate on behalf of women encouraging and supporting self-advocacy as appropriate
• Encourage women to participate in all areas of their service provision and communal living
• Work alongside colleagues to ensure the smooth running of all our support services

Premesis and Housing Management

• To work jointly with the Refuge Team Leader to ensure the safe and effective management of our refuges
• To take part in housing management tasks as required i.e., room cleaning and preparation, and reporting any maintenance issues
• Facilitate house meetings in refuge as required.
• To adhere to health and safety policy and report any risks/concerns to the Refuge Team Leader, taking immediate steps where necessary to protect health and wellbeing of residents, team members and members of the public.

General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate and promote the organisation’s ethos of trauma informed, person centred support, informed choice, and its vision and values.
• To proactively implement policies for anti-discriminatory practice and equality of opportunity
• To actively work in partnership with other agencies and organisations to achieve better outcomes for women and children affected by VAWDASV.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and appropriate training.
• To work within the organisations Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Any other reasonable duties as required

It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.

A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use is essential.

Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open tofemale applicants(Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.

Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.