Specialist Support Worker (Men’s Worker)HOURS: 30 hours a week to be worked flexibly
SALARY: £27,055 based on FTE per annum (£21,644 pro rata)
Closing Date 10 July @ 5pm
About Konnect
Konnect Communities are a not-for-profit organisation empowering people affected by the criminal justice system—whether actively involved, at risk, or impacted in other ways—as well as those who are victims or survivors of abuse. We are committed to helping individuals move forward with dignity, rebuild their lives, and contribute to creating safer communities for all.
The Opportunity
Konnect are proud to be working in partnership with The Women’s Centre Cornwall and CLEAR to provide support to men as part of the wider Oak Service which provides care and support for people in Cornwall who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.
Too often, men dealing with complex challenges—like homelessness, substance use, or frequent mental health crises—carry the heavy, undisclosed weight of childhood sexual abuse. Many frequently fall through the cracks of traditional services.
As a Specialist Support Worker with Konnect, you will offer life-changing, one-to-one advocacy and trauma stabilisation to men who have experienced sexual violence and abuse to help them cope and recover, heal and re-build their lives at a time that is right for them.
Due to the nature of this work, this post requires an Enhanced DBS check.
The Benefits of Working for Us
· Access to regular, high quality clinical supervision that supports your wellbeing, strengthens your practice and helps you navigate the emotional demands of frontline sexual abuse work.
· Generous annual leave including 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus all 8 bank holidays and your birthday off
· A supportive, trauma informed team culture with regular supervision, reflective practice and opportunities for continuous professional development.
· Strong multi agency networks that enhance your practice and broaden your professional experience.
· Flexible working across varied environments, keeping the role dynamic and engaging.
· The chance to contribute to service development, awareness raising and improved responses to sexual abuse across Cornwall.
A Day in the Life of a Specialist Support Worker
No two days look the same, but your work will centre around building trusted relationships with men using a non-judgemental and compassionate approach. A typical day may include:
· Making initial contact with new referrals, explaining the service and completing risk and needs assessments.
· Providing assertive and flexible outreach support to men across Cornwall
· Developing or reviewing personalised safety and support plans with men, adapting to changes in risk or circumstances.
· Provide one to one advocacy and trauma stabilisation support to men who have complex problems and needs arising from the long-term effects of sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse.
· Liaising with professionals across health, housing, social care and safeguarding to ensure coordinated, timely support.
· Attending multiagency meetings to contribute to risk management and multi-agency planning.
· Maintaining accurate, confidential case records and managing your caseload in line with service priorities.
· This is a role where your presence, your voice and your advocacy directly influence safety and outcomes for men.
What You Bring to the Team
· Compassion, resilience and a commitment to trauma informed, person centred practice.
· Experience supporting survivors of abuse and/or working with vulnerable adults, children or young people.
· Strong risk assessment and crisis management skills, with the ability to prioritise safety in fast moving situations.
· Confidence working within multi agency systems and building effective professional relationships.
· Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and best practice when working with vulnerable adults.
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with others.
· The ability to manage a varied caseload, maintain accurate records and use IT based case management systems.
· A commitment to professional boundaries and integrity.
· A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Konnect actively promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. Konnect recognises the contribution that people with lived experience can make as employees and volunteers. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Experience of working in social care/support work
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Qualification in Counselling or coaching/mentoring
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Experience of working with people who have experienced trauma.
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Experience of working with people experiencing domestic/sexual abuse, homelessness, criminal justice, substance use or mental health
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Knowledge of trauma stabilisation techniques
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Experience of undertaking needs assessments and maintaining risk assessments
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Experience of monitoring and data collection systems
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Motivational interviewing and coaching skills
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Ability to quickly build rapport, develop trust and work in a trauma-informed and holistic way
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Experience of multi-agency working, attending MDT’s and developing partnerships with local organisations
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Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
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Ability to maintain an inclusive, non-judgemental, inspiring and empowering approach
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Understanding of sexual violence and abuse and the importance of gender informed approaches
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Ability to understand and empathise with Konnect’s ethos, aims and principles
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Adherence to organisational policies, particularly child and adult safeguarding
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Ability to engage with men who may find it difficult to access services
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Ability to communicate with and develop and maintain constructive working relationships with a wide range of people using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Commitment to extending professional competence, including ability to reflect on practice
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Good computer literacy and administrative skills
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Car driver with current licence, daily access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to different locations
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Pay: £27,055.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redruth
