Community Engagement jobs in United Kingdom

Job summary

A long-established women's organisation in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker. This role focuses on providing support to women and children affected by domestic abuse through tailored strategies and community engagement. Key responsibilities include delivering outreach support, developing policies, and facilitating training. Experience working with vulnerable populations is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable women, girls and children affected by domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop tailored support strategies for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
• Deliver outreach support through drop-ins, surgeries, and community engagement.
• Develop policies and practice guidelines in line with organisational procedures.
• Stay informed on legislative changes and emerging issues in domestic abuse.
• Build links with existing projects and community services to develop joint initiatives.
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation processes to assess service impact.
• Facilitate workshops, group sessions, and training for professionals and community groups.
• Improve identification and referral pathways into the service.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and collaborative work.
• Support and collaborate with trained volunteers and community champions.