Domestic Abuse Worker

Post:                           Domestic Abuse Worker

Responsible to:         Director

Salary:                        £27,344 FTE (NJC Scale 6, point 18)

Actual salary:             £14,583.47

Hours:                         Part time 20 hours (over 3 days per week) to include evening                                                                                             

                                     work.

Holidays:                    24 days pro rata per year plus public holidays

Pension:                     5% employer + 3% employee. 

Fixed term contract: 12 months from date of start, continuation subject to funding.

Main purpose of the post:

•        To provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse (DVA), including crisis intervention, through both face to face and telephone support. 

•        To develop individual support plans which address the risk of harm, and to offer information, advocacy and signposting to survivors on a risk/need led basis. 

•        To support and empower survivors, thereby increasing self-esteem and reducing isolation.

             MUST hold an IDVA qualification.

See Job Description/Person Specification for further details.

Women from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority communities, those with disabilities and long-term health conditions and women with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

We have committed to ensuring that disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role in order to diversify our team and represent the community we serve.  

If you are interested in applying for any of the above posts please see attached information pack and application forms.

Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024 by 5pm.

Interviews: Week commencing 14th October 2024

Due to the specialist nature of the work, All posts are designated to women only, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information: DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.