Domestic Abuse Male Support Officer - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - Connexus

Connexus

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service (SDAS) provides accommodation and outreach support to families and individuals across the County of Shropshire.

The Domestic Abuse Male Support Officer role is to facilitate education and recovery domestic abuse groups for men who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse.

Groups will run both online and in person.

You will support a small number of men with low needs on a 121 basis providing an effective support service with the aim of enabling the survivor to develop the skills and resources necessary to move on from abuse and maintain independence and self-reliance, and participate in raising awareness about domestic abuse at events and via campaigns.

You will have a natural sense of professional curiosity with an understanding of a trauma informed approach when supporting adults who are victims of domestic abuse.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is open to men only. (Exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)_

This role has been identified as suitable for Hybrid Working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices with Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required

Shortlisting date: 03 July 2023

Interview date: 06 July 2023

For informal enquiries, please contact Nicki Wilkinson

About Connexus

Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

The work we do is varied, and no two days are the same.

You'll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.

Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs.

Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits.

We're here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career.

If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.