VAWG Support Worker: Safe Housing & Empowerment

BCHA; Bournemouth; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BCHA in Bournemouth is seeking a Violence Against Women & Girls Support Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Services team. You will provide practical and emotional support to women who have experienced domestic abuse, exploitation or homelessness, using trauma-informed approaches to help them feel safe and move towards independent living.

The role operates on a 4-week rolling rota with early and late shifts, across Bournemouth sites.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 English and Maths and NVQ Level 2 or equivalent are essential.
• A Level 3 qualification is desirable.
• Experience with homelessness, domestic abuse or social exclusion is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Providing practical and emotional support to women who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence and exploitation.
• Building trusting relationships using a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Supporting women with safety planning, risk assessments and safeguarding.
• Helping customers access housing and move-on accommodation.
• Supporting individuals to develop independent living skills and work towards their personal goals.
• Advocating for customers and helping them access appropriate services, including housing, health, mental health and substance misuse support.
• Working closely with partner agencies, including housing, police and social care.
• Delivering one-to-one support sessions and facilitating group activities.
• Maintaining accurate records, support plans and risk assessments.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the service, including preparing rooms for new residents.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed approach

Person-centred care

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formation

A Level 2 English and Maths

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

A Level 3 qualification desirable

Description du poste

BCHA in Bournemouth is seeking a Violence Against Women & Girls Support Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Services team. You will provide practical and emotional support to women who have experienced domestic abuse, exploitation or homelessness, using trauma-informed approaches to help them feel safe and move towards independent living.

The role operates on a 4-week rolling rota with early and late shifts, across Bournemouth sites.