Domestic Abuse Housing Navigator - Maldon, United Kingdom - Maldon District Council

Maldon District Council

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Maldon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacancy Number MDC001809

Grade of Post:
G

Location:

Offering flexible new ways of agile working with the Council Offices based at Princes Road, Maldon available as required.

Description:

Domestic abuse will affect one in four women during their lifetime and this figure is likely to be much higher.

Currently three women a week are killed by a former or current partner. Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls are some of the most pressing social issues of our time.

Maldon District Council are committed to supporting survivors and tackling perpetrator behaviour across all our services and have an exciting opportunity to do just that.

You will work closely with services across the Council to continue the review of our services for survivors of Domestic Abuse and to deliver our Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) Accreditation.

You will be responsible for ensuring accreditation is then maintained year on year and ensure training for Domestic Abuse Champions is maintained and updated.

You will work within the housing team with frontline Housing Officers and managers to understand the complexity and challenges of Domestic Abuse in our District.

Supporting survivors who are placed in emergency accommodation to access specialist services from Domestic Abuse charities, make claims for benefits and grants and will help resolve tenancy issues and work to ensure residents are accessing Sanctuary works where it is safe to remain in or return to the home.

Requirement to attend partnership meetings including MARAC, SETDAB and Next Chapter to transform our response to those facing homeliness due to Domestic Abuse.

You may also be required to support perpetrators and alleged perpetrators who present for housing assistance.

You will also lead on meetings with all of our major registered housing providers and promote services and support available to sustain tenancy's and remain in the home where it is safe to do so.

There will be an element of data management reporting to enable us to understand needs and to enable services to be shaped to the needs of our residents.

About this role

We are looking for someone who really cares about people and can approach the issues around domestic abuse in an empathetic and informed way.

You will share our ambition to make our clients safer sooner by supporting a coordinated response to safeguarding complexities. You will understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and children.

You will have a passion about the importance and the relevance of DAHA accreditation and be able to deliver the outcomes needed for accreditation.

The role will require you to work across council services and partner organisations and we're looking for someone who can manage their own learning and build positive relationships.

You will challenge how we do things and develop creative solutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London.

We promote a professional
work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.

In return we offer you an attractive salary package with local government benefits along with the opportunity to work in a beautiful rural district steeped in history and heritage.

For an informal discussion about this position:

To apply:

CVs will not be accepted.

It is Council policy not to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. Therefore should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

In addition to a competitive salary you will be entitled to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car lease scheme and will benefit from free parking in the Council Office car park.

You will also be entitled to discounted local gym membership and payment of one annual professional fee (if applicable). You will also have access to a range of work/life balance policies.

As part of any recruitment process, the Council collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants.

The Council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

For more information please see the Council's Privacy Notice to understand your rights.

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. _