Trauma-Informed Domestic & Sexual Abuse Support Worker

North Down & Ards Women's Aid; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (4% employee, 8% ER)

Annual leave 25 days pro rata + public

Job summary

North Down & Ards Women's Aid in Bangor is seeking a Stepping Stones Domestic & Sexual Abuse Support Worker. 30 hours per week with evening, weekend and bank holiday work. You will tailor trauma-informed support plans for women, children and young people affected by domestic and sexual abuse, manage a caseload, and assist in court processes.

This is a 2-year contract. We require GCSE or equivalent, and Level 3 Health & Social Care or NVQ3 or a counselling qualification; or 3 years' relevant

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent educational standard.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care or NVQ3 or recognised counselling qualification.
• Experience in crisis support and multi-agency advocacy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed frontline support to women, children and young people affected by domestic and sexual abuse.
• Tailor support plans to individual needs and ensure cultural sensitivity.
• Manage a caseload, assess risk, and facilitate pathway meetings.
• Support women through the court process and signpost to partner agencies.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Caseload management

Court process support

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Level 3 Health & Social Care or NVQ Level 3 or counselling qualification

Job description

North Down & Ards Women's Aid in Bangor is seeking a Stepping Stones Domestic & Sexual Abuse Support Worker. 30 hours per week with evening, weekend and bank holiday work. You will tailor trauma-informed support plans for women, children and young people affected by domestic and sexual abuse, manage a caseload, and assist in court processes.

This is a 2-year contract. We require GCSE or equivalent, and Level 3 Health & Social Care or NVQ3 or a counselling qualification; or 3 years' relevant