Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker

Location:

Kendal, Penrith, Barrow- – to be confirmed

Contract Type:
Permanent

It is really important to us that Westmorland and Furness is a great place to be a child and grow up; a place of opportunity where young people are able to live happy and productive lives and a place where young people will want to live and work in the future.

We firmly believe that all children in our area deserve the best start in life and we are looking for the right people to help make that happen.

The Specialist Domestic Abuse team began as a 12-month pilot team in August 2023. The team is now a permanent team within Children’s Social Care Directorate. For us to continue developing best practice we are growing the team. We have 2 new vacancies for Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker to be based within the Domestic Abuse Team. This is a countywide team.

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, and dedicated person to join our team.

• To provide a range of interventions and support to children and young people who are at risk of or exposed to domestic abuse
• The workers will work as part of a specialised team
• To work closely with the child’s care team to ensure all professionals working with the child understand domestic abuse and lead on the planning of interventions to support the child to reduce risk and stay safe.
• To support the specialist domestic abuse teams other functions if required.
• Holding the IDVA qualification is desirable.

We recognise that social work can be a challenging job and if you are successful, you will be working in a supportive working environment that is committed to your learning and career development.

Westmorland and Furness has a strong foundation of career progression and professional development to enable our employees to take up opportunities as they arise in their careers. We will provide you with coaching and mentoring in your professional development.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a positive difference in the lives of children in Westmorland and Furness, then please apply today.

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

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