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We are looking for highly motivated women to work as an Intern Safe House Support Worker within a dynamic fast paced team. You will be supported to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies to contribute to and assist in providing high quality safe house accommodation and support to women who have experienced domestic abuse with a victim centred approach, focussing on safety and recovery.
Job Responsibility:
Assist with the assessment of women / families referred to the service
Working alongside colleagues help carry out risk assessments including DASH, co-produce safety plans with the client’s, regularly review the plans, enabling women to assess and manage risk to their own and their children’s safety
Working alongside colleagues help carry out needs assessments which effectively establish the support needs of families and enable support to be offered as quickly as possible
In conjunction with the service user complete the empowerment star and draw up a support plan
Advise women on personal safety and safety procedures regarding the safe house
Enable and encourage families to take advantage of all services relevant to their safety such as legal advice, housing and benefits rights, education, medical treatment, counselling etc.
Work in partnership with other agencies e.g. the police, local authority and drug/ alcohol advice agencies, health, social services, education, youth service and the voluntary sector to ensure efficient mechanisms for referrals and to advocate for survivors to ensure their needs are met
Safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk
working within Next Link’s safeguarding policies, South West Child Protection Procedures and local procedures for safeguarding adults at risk
Advise and support service users with the range of move on options available, draw up and deliver move-on plans
Requirements:
Numeracy and literacy to NVQ 2 or equivalent
Empathy with the needs of victims of domestic abuse and vulnerable women with complex needs and the barriers they face
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contact with service users, other related information and to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using common Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and other IT software
Ability to adhere to and set professional boundaries and recognise the need for personal safety, whilst establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with service users (training will be provided)
Be available and committed to be part of the out of hours on call rota and work regular shift patterns during weekdays 9am – 8pm and some Saturdays
A current, full driving licence and access to appropriate motorised transport is essential
What we offer:
Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
Excellent development and training opportunities
Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)