Triage Worker/ IDVA Remote

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Triage Worker for a fully remote, 3-month contract to support survivors of domestic abuse within a LGBTQ+-led service. The role focuses on triage assessments, safeguarding risk, and trauma-informed support.

Applicants should be part of the LGBTQ+ community and have experience in domestic abuse services, with strong communication and organisational skills. DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
• Experience in triage assessments.
• Part of LGBTQ+ community per service model.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Strong communication and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial triage assessments to understand individuals' circumstances, risks and support needs.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and assess risk relating to domestic abuse.
• Provide sensitive, trauma-informed support to survivors.
• Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Work in a person-centred way, ensuring individuals feel heard, supported and safe.

Skills

Triage

Trauma-informed care

Safeguarding awareness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

LGBTQ+ understanding

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Triage Worker to join a specialist LGBTQ+ domestic abuse service on a fully remote basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse, undertaking triage assessments and identifying safeguarding concerns. The service takes a specialist, by-and-for approach, so applicants must be part of the LGBTQ+ community and have an understanding of the barriers LGBTQ+ survivors may face when accessing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out initial triage assessments to understand individuals' circumstances, risks and support needs.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and assess risk relating to domestic abuse.
• Provide sensitive, trauma-informed support to survivors.
• Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services and resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Work in a person-centred way, ensuring individuals feel heard, supported and safe.
• Experience working within domestic abuse or domestic violence services.
• Experience in a relevant role, such as an IDVA, domestic abuse caseworker, triage worker or domestic abuse practitioner.
• An understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and the impact of domestic abuse.
• Strong communication, assessment and organisational skills.
• An Enhanced DBS.
• Applicants must be part of the LGBTQ+ community, in line with the service's by-and-for model.

Additional Information

Fully remote working.

3-month temporary contract.