Family Support Worker - Lambeth, United Kingdom - Solace Women's Aid

Solace Women's Aid

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Lambeth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacancy Type
Fixed Term Contract/ Full Time

Application Deadline
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Interview Date
13th July 2023

Job Summary

Location:
Lambeth

Salary:

Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £28,187 - £30,750 per annum, pro rata

Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience:
£26,650-£28,187.50 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 37.5

Contract:
Fixed term until 31st March extension possible, this is dependent on an internal secondment

Closing Date:6th July 2023 at midday

Interview Date:13th July 2023

Solace Women's Aid is an innovative, exciting 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 empathic and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

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

We are there for women at a time of crisis and help families take their first steps to freedom and recovery.

About the Role
Family Support Workers provide an effective, efficient and supportive service to Children and Young people residing in Solace refuges.

You will lead on the development of a child and family centred approach to support, including 1 to 1 support, groups, workshops and activities.

All support will be trauma informed with Service Users at the centre of the support provided.

About You

Are you passionate about supporting families affected by domestic abuse? Lambeth Refuge Service require a dynamic and creative individual with experience in providing emotional and practical support to vulnerable families.

You should possess awareness of the effects of domestic abuse on women and children, and have an in depth knowledge of safeguarding and managing risk.

In addition to this, you will have excellent administrative and time management skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload across several sites.

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:

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

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