Support Worker​/Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse; AWDO-C14285 in Bexhill

Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker – Multiple Compound Needs

An opportunity to support survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs within residential and community settings, delivering trauma-informed support, risk management, safeguarding and multi-agency working to improve safety, independence and wellbeing.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

Domestic Abuse Practitioner, Women’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Worker, Refuge Support Officer, Housing Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Practitioner

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the gender specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. This includes all women whose legal gender is female, including those who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

SALARY: 13.38 per Hour / £153.84 per Shift (On-call payments for agreed rota participation)

JOB TYPE:
Casual / Bank Staff / Sessional – must have flexibility to work as and when required

LOCATION:

Bexhill, East Sussex

WORKING HOURS:

Working 12 hour shifts, 8am to 8pm, including half an hour unpaid break

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a dedicated residential and community service supporting survivors with complex and multiple needs.

As a Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker you will deliver trauma-informed, survivor-centred support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse alongside challenges such as mental health needs, substance misuse, homelessness and offending behaviour.

The Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker role involves risk and needs assessment, care planning, one-to-one key work, group activities and multi-agency collaboration to promote safety, recovery and sustainable independence.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a specialist service focused on safeguarding, empowerment and long-term positive outcomes.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker include:

Trauma-Informed Support Delivery:
Providing safe, responsive and survivor-centred support within residential and community settings

Assessment And

Risk Management:

Completing needs and risk assessments and supporting survivors to reduce risk

Care Planning:
Developing and maintaining bespoke support plans tailored to individual needs

Multi-Agency Working:
Working collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate services around the survivor

Residential Environment Support:
Creating and maintaining a supportive, enabling and safe living environment

Safeguarding and Safety:
Promoting safeguarding, public protection and health and safety at all times

Practical Support:
Assisting with benefits, housing applications, paperwork and access to external services

Record Keeping:
Maintaining accurate records, daily logs and incident reports in line with GDPR requirements

Behaviour Management:
De-escalating challenging situations and applying conflict resolution strategies

Structured

Activities:

Planning and delivering structured activities to support safe reintegration into the community

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

Comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse and survivor experiences

A strong understanding of multiple and compound needs

Previous experience working with vulnerable or complex individuals

Experience with in residential or community-based support environments

Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and public protection

Understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Ability to work in a trauma-informed way

Strong communication, report writing and interpersonal skills

Willingness to undertake relevant training, including First Aid

DESIRABLE

Experience with in residential refuge or supported housing services

Knowledge of housing and benefits systems

Experience processing benefit or housing claims

Background in social care or social work

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