Refuge Case Worker- Camden - London, United Kingdom - Solace Women's Aid

Solace Women's Aid

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location
London

Vacancy Type
Permanent/Full Time

Application Deadline
Friday, March 3, 2023

Interview Date
15th March 2023

Job Summary

Salary:
Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £28,187per annum.

Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience:
£26,650 per annum

Contract:
Permanent

Solace Women's Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London.

Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children.

Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital.

We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service
Barnet Refuge Service provide emergency accommodation to women and children fleeing domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Refuge Case workers provide emotional and practical support this can include housing support, legal options, reporting to the police, help around child contact, benefits, financial advice and accessing therapeutic support services.

About the Role

You will provide advice and support to women who have experienced domestic abuse in a refuge setting working across two sites.

You will carry out risk and needs assessments, develop support plans and carry out key work with women survivors. You should have a minimum of two years' experience of working with this or a similar client group. An in depth understanding of the needs of women and children from a diverse background is essential.

About You

You will have experience of managing risk and following case management procedures to meet the needs of the client group, and the ability to work with women to help them to understand their needs, risk assess, develop safety plan and support them in linking with other agencies.

You will have a working knowledge of the available legal remedies, housing and welfare benefits, as well as experience of providing workshops.

In addition to case management you will be required to undertake housing management responsibilities including health and safety and maintenance of the refuges.

You will have excellent administrative and time management skills.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

To apply:
To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for Solace via the recruitment portal below and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description
No agencies.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,187.00 per year