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Family Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisor in West Cornwall working directly with families where there is a risk of harm due to domestic abuse. You will be based directly in Cornwall Council's social work teams offering direct case work to whole families where domestic abuse is identified and work in partnership with social care staff.
Job Responsibility
Work in partnership with children's social care staff and parents to ensure that children and young people are supported to have a voice in families where they impacted by domestic abuse
Will be willing to undertake apprenticeship training to achieve a Level 4 Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse Support Worker Apprenticeship
Provide direct casework with families where there is domestic abuse, including advice, information, and advocacy to all genders experiencing domestic abuse through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the relevant venues/hubs
Support families that are currently being supported through a child in need assessment, child in need or child support plan, and will be expected to contribute to the support through the assessment and/or plan
Build and maintain effective relationships with teams across Together for Families and the Integrated DA service
Ensure that the parent/carer feels supported, listened to and believed
Requirements
driving licence and access to a vehicle
What we offer
A comprehensive induction and training programme, with a hybrid working policy for a better work/life balance
A wellbeing day per financial year (1st April to 31st March)
Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological wellbeing
Health and wellbeing resources including our staff Wellbeing Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in our employee engagement platform
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support
Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, neurodiversities, genders, gender expression or sexuality. First Light are a Disability Confident Committed Employer
Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme