Female Domestic Abuse Project Worker - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Female Domestic Abuse Project Worker

We are looking for an experienced Female Domestic Abuse Project Worker to work for an organisation that offers independent support and advice to victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse.

Position:
Female Domestic Abuse Project Worker

Location:
Portsmouth Area or Southampton Area and Home Based

Hours:
Part-time hours per week (to include weekend and evening work)

Salary:
£22,221 per annum, pro rata

Closing date:
Wednesday 14th June

About the role:

As the Female Domestic Abuse Project Worker, you will be working as part of a collaborative and passionate team, all dedicated to helping women feel seen, heard, and understood.

One of the core ways that you will do this is through the DVA CarTM service and Helpline service.

The organisation's DVA CarsTM provide a service whereby every Friday and Saturday night, the project worker works alongside a police officer, attending reports of domestic abuse and offering support to victims.

The Helpline operates Out of Hours giving victims somewhere to call when other services are closed.

The aim is to offer independent support and advice to victims and survivors during that window of opportunity:
the moment they make the choice to reach out for help.

Key responsibilities will include:
*DVA CarTM shifts - supporting survivors who are experiencing domestic abuse offering independent, face-to-face support at the time of the incident alongside officers from Hampshire Constabulary.

*Undertake the allocation of onward referrals ensuring each survivor receives the appropriate service individual to their needs, to help keep them and any children safe.

*Maintain accurate and confidential case management records via an online database.

*Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.

*The Helpline shifts involve being on-call service to survivors, taking calls from survivors and professionals and supporting them as appropriate. This may include completing risk assessments and referrals to other services.

About you:

Whilst experience and knowledge of domestic abuse is a benefit it is not essential - it is more important to us that we find the right person who can truly support and guide the organisation's clients.

Key skills required to succeed in this role include:
*Good communication both written and verbal.

*An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity issues.

*Computer literacy skills.

*Ability to travel locally. Please note due to the nature of the post all applicants must have access to their own vehicle and possess a full, clean UK driving licence.

*An ability to work flexible hours.

*A commitment to a feminist ethos.

*A compassionate and empathetic approach.

*An ability to think creatively, show initiative and be proactive.

*Ability to remain calm in high-pressure and/or crisis situations.

About the organisation:
The organisation is a female-led charity dedicated to ending violence and abuse against women and girls. Since 2011, they have offered safety, support, advocacy, and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. Full Non-Personnel Police Vetting will be required upon acceptance of employment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Domestic Abuse Worker, IDVA, IDVSA, MARAC, Counsellor, Domestic Abuse, Criminal Justice, Victim Support, Children, Young People, Caseworker, Social Worker, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Domestic Abuse Caseworker, Family Caseworker, LVWS, Family Social Worker, Children's Social Worker, Children's Support Worker, Children Outreach, Criminal Justice, Family Counsellor, Children's Counsellor, Abuse Counsellor, Domestic Abuse Safeguarding.

PLEASE NOTE:
This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.