Community support specialist Work, Jobs in Ilminster, Som (with Salaries)

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
The You Trust —Yeovil
- £34,332 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Lifeline Response Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,598 - £32,061 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Annual leave
4d
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust —Dorchester
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- IT
5d
Support Worker - The Lighthouse (TA8)
Accomplish —Brean
- £14.05 - £14.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
3d
Job Coach
United Response —Honiton
- £13.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Travel
- IT
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprentice
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- English
- SQL
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Early Careers Trainee
Monahans —Taunton
- Monday to Friday
- Communication skills
Quick apply
LADO/ISRO Specialist - Child Protection Co-ordinator
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £54,282 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
13d
Nutrition & Education Intern
ADM —Lopen
- IT
- Internship
- Communication skills
Community & Support Work Training
SCCU Group —Bridgwater
Quick apply
4d
Supporter Care Coordinator
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Taunton
- £15,736 - £26,227 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Project & Change Readiness Specialist - Central Operations
Screwfix —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Forensic Link Worker (East)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Housing Stabilization and Support Specialist
Fred Victor —Street
- £31.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
21h
Insurance Advisor
Howden Group Holdings —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Professional Practitioner
Somerset Council —Bridgwater
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- English
- No degree
- Annual leave
13d
Activities Coordinator
La Fontana Care Home —Martock
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Nursing home
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
1d
Business Support for Specialist CAMHs Team
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust —Dorchester
- £15,456 - £16,485 a year
- Part-time
11d
Wake Night Support Worker - The Lighthouse (TA8)
Accomplish —Burnham-on-Sea
- £14.05 - £14.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
4d
Support Worker
Way Ahead Care —Taunton
- £13.22 - £14.27 an hour
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
6d

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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

The You Trust -
Yeovil

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£34,332 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (internally known as IDVA)

Location: Somerset

Salary: £34,332pa

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

PARAGON are a specialist team within The YOU Trust and our mission is ‘together empowering change’ for individuals, families, and our communities. We are committed to ending violence against adults and children and do this through empowering individual and communities to change.

Essential Requirements:

Experience of working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse or other vulnerable groups
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and safety planning
Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively
Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice relating to domestic abuse
Have or willing to work towards a recognised IDVA qualification

The Role:

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA), you will provide high-quality, proactive support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse who are at high risk of harm. You will carry out risk and needs assessments, develop safety plans, and provide advocacy to ensure survivors’ voices are heard within multi-agency settings.

You will work collaboratively with partner agencies including the police, housing, health, and social care to reduce risk and improve outcomes. The role requires a trauma-informed approach, strong professional boundaries, and the ability to respond sensitively to complex situations. You will empower individuals to make informed decisions and support them to access appropriate services.

About you:

Passionate about supporting victims and committed to ending domestic abuse
Resilient, empathetic, and able to work in emotionally demanding situations
Confident working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team
Strong organisational skills with accurate record-keeping abilities
A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving

YOU has a strong value base, striving to be person-centred, innovative, trustworthy, can-do and excellent at all times, so it is important that you are as passionate about these principles as we are.

Our Benefits:

If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:

Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing.
Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options.
Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes.
Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day!
Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites.

The You Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Adult and Child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to adults and/or children it is an offence to apply for the role if you have been barred from engaging in such regulated activity.

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community support specialist jobs in ilminster, som

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Lifeline Response Officer

Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Support Worker - The Lighthouse (TA8)

Job Coach

Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprentice

Early Careers Trainee

LADO/ISRO Specialist - Child Protection Co-ordinator

Nutrition & Education Intern

Community & Support Work Training

Supporter Care Coordinator

Project & Change Readiness Specialist - Central Operations

Forensic Link Worker (East)

Housing Stabilization and Support Specialist

Insurance Advisor

Professional Practitioner

Activities Coordinator

Business Support for Specialist CAMHs Team

Wake Night Support Worker - The Lighthouse (TA8)

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