Sexual Violence Outreach Worker Job at Victim Support (Plymouth)

Job Description

As a Sexual Violence Outreach Worker you will provide compassionate, flexible, and connected support to clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault, in order to help them engage with the support provided by the new Integrated Plymouth Sexual Violence Service. Many individuals accessing the service will have experienced multiple adverse experiences and may present with complex, intersecting needs such as insecure housing, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and significant mental health challenges. You will provide support that aims to meet people where they are in order to build rapport and trust as the foundation for longer-term support and interventions.

Job Responsibility

To build secure, consistent, and trusting relationships through a highly person centred approach as previous experiences and trauma can lead to mistrust of services, and inconsistent engagement
Support individuals to explore their holistic needs to increase their physical and psychological safety, sense of control and while working collaboratively with multi agency partners to ensure coordinated, wrap around support
Identify barriers to individuals accessing the service and determine solutions
Actively promote and maintain a visible service presence within relevant community and partner settings to build trust and encourage referrals
Utilise a case management system to maintain accurate and professional recording of case records and contribute to monitoring information for the service including the collection of outcomes

Requirements

An understanding of the impact of sexual violence and complex trauma
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
An ability to balance competing needs and priorities
An ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
An ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
An ability to use generic IT applications competently
Driving license and access to a vehicle

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression

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