Domestic abuse support worker

Role: Domestic Abuse Support Worker Based: Coventry Rate: GBP15ph umbrella (temp) GBP24,000 permanent salary plus on call payments Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temp to perm Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours Shift patterns - 8am to 4pm; 10am to 6pm; 12pm to 8pm Monday to Sunday on a rota basis Synopsis of duties: To carry a caseload of service users, providing trauma-informed advocacy and support To review all risk and need assessments and support plans in partnership with service users and in line with service expectations To liaise and work effectively with a wide range of other professionals and agencies in support of the service user Support the delivery of informal and peer support sessions for service users To ensure a safe and supportive living environment for all service users, adhering to expected service standards and policies and procedures To work with the service user and other appropriate professionals towards a planned and safe end of service To ensure internal safeguarding policies and procedures and external requirements are adhered to To ensure all service user information is captured and input onto the Case Management System To take part in the out of hours on-call rota with other staff that requires travel at short notice To ensure all necessary initial move in and ongoing paperwork is completed with service users Essential Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in a related area of work and/or a minimum of 3 years relevant experience with vulnerable people Mental First Aider qualified or willing to undertake this training Experience of assessing the needs and risks of vulnerable people Experience of 1 to 1 work and carrying a caseload Experience of working in partnership with a range of different agencies Experience of record keeping and report writing Knowledge and understanding of the difficulties faced by survivors of domestic abuse Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse, mental health and alcohol and drug misuse Knowledge of effective interventions in relation to working with survivors of domestic abuse where complex needs are present Knowledge of best practice in relation to safeguarding adults and children DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service Car driver Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency