VAWG Caseworker – Flexible Part-Time, Home-Based Support

Victim Support; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Pension Plan

Enhanced Allowances

Exclusive Discounts

Financial Wellbeing

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Networks

Sustainable Travel

Career Development

Job summary

Victim Support is seeking a dedicated VAWG Caseworker for a home-based role with regular travel across West Yorkshire and occasional attendance at the Wakefield office. The role is part-time, 22.5 hours per week, ending 31 March 2029.

You will develop tailored safety and support plans and liaise with victims to explain services and provide ongoing support. You will manage a caseload, conduct risk and needs assessments, and build partnerships with internal and external organisations to ensure

Qualifications

• Understanding the impact of crime on victims.
• Experience delivering services within statutory, voluntary, or multi‑agency settings.
• Experience managing a caseload and completing risk & needs assessments would be beneficial.
• Strong written & verbal communication, IT skills, and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of self-referred & referred service users, providing information & advocacy to help them navigate the criminal justice process.
• Conduct risk & needs assessments, ensuring each victim receives tailored support & information.
• Identify barriers to accessing services & work with partners to provide ongoing support.
• Keep accurate & confidential case records.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation & time management

Teamwork & independence

Partnership building

Professional boundaries & Confidential

Job description

Victim Support is seeking a dedicated VAWG Caseworker for a home-based role with regular travel across West Yorkshire and occasional attendance at the Wakefield office. The role is part-time, 22.5 hours per week, ending 31 March 2029.

You will develop tailored safety and support plans and liaise with victims to explain services and provide ongoing support. You will manage a caseload, conduct risk and needs assessments, and build partnerships with internal and external organisations to ensure