Domestic Abuse Support Coordinator
Location: Somerset – regular travel across the county
Salary: £26,200 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
On-Call: Participation in an out-of-hours rota
Driving Licence: Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required
Domestic Abuse Support Coordinator
An established charity and support provider is recruiting a compassionate and motivated Domestic Abuse Support Coordinator to support women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse across Somerset.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience within domestic abuse, housing, homelessness, social care, health care or community support who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of people experiencing domestic abuse.
Working directly with victims and survivors, the successful candidate will provide trauma-informed, person-centred support, helping individuals improve their safety, access appropriate services and accommodation, and rebuild their independence.
Key Responsibilities
As Domestic Abuse Support Coordinator, responsibilities will include:
- Providing practical and emotional support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
- Conducting regular key work sessions with individuals.
- Completing comprehensive needs and risk assessments.
- Developing individualised support and risk management plans.
- Identifying the needs and risks affecting survivors and their children.
- Providing trauma-informed and strengths-based support.
- Supporting individuals with complex social, housing and practical needs.
- Advocating on behalf of survivors to ensure their needs and wishes are represented.
- Supporting individuals to access safe and appropriate accommodation.
- Working collaboratively with housing teams, statutory services and other external agencies.
- Developing effective multi-agency relationships to improve outcomes.
- Monitoring progress against agreed support plans and helping individuals work towards greater independence.
- Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Maintaining accurate, confidential and up-to-date client records.
- Working in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and professional boundaries.
- Travelling regularly throughout Somerset.
- Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
About You
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience within domestic abuse services, supported housing, homelessness, social care, health care, safeguarding or community-based support.
The successful candidate should have:
- A good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victims, survivors and children.
- Experience working within a housing, social care, health care or related support environment.
- The ability to build trusting and professional relationships with people experiencing difficult or complex circumstances.
- An understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and risk management.
- The ability to provide sensitive, non-judgemental and trauma-informed support.
- Strong communication and advocacy skills.
- The ability to work effectively with external professionals and agencies.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
- The ability to manage an individual caseload and prioritise competing demands.
- A commitment to promoting safety, independence, dignity and choice.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle due to regular travel throughout Somerset.
Previous experience specifically within domestic abuse services would be advantageous; however, candidates with relevant transferable experience within housing, social care or health care are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive:
- £26,200 annual salary.
- 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday.
- Annual leave increasing to 30 days after four years' continuous service.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Career development opportunities.
- Free monthly professional training.
- Regular supervision and ongoing management support.
- Externally facilitated Reflective Practice sessions.
- Access to an employee rewards platform.
- 30% discount across associated charity shops.
Additional Requirements
Due to the nature of this position, applications are restricted to women. This is an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; any information disclosed will be considered in relation to the requirements of the position.
Apply
This opportunity could suit an experienced Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Violence Support Worker, IDVA, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Women's Support Worker, Key Worker or Support Coordinator looking to develop their career within specialist domestic abuse services.
Apply today with an up-to-date CV for further information and a confidential discussion.
Applications are welcomed from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with relevant lived experience. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Please note that Wolf Healthcare is acting as an agency for this full time, permanent position, Co-Ordinator – Domestic Abuse (DVA), Bath
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have an understanding of domestic abuse including the impact this has on victims and their children?
- Do you have experience working in a housing, social or health care setting.?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
