Interim Housing & Support Recruitment Solutions
Travelling Communities Domestic Abuse Support Worker – Female Only
*Under schedule 9 Part one of the equality act this role is exempt, this role is only open to female applicants.
Venn Group are looking for a Female support worker to take on a permanent contract providing advice, practical and emotional support to Gypsy, Roma & Travelling Communities
Location: Wiltshire
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5
Ref Number: 79247
Pay Rate: £23240 PA
Shifts: Monday to Friday – 21:00 – 07:00
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- To provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families who are subject, or have been subject, to domestic abuse
- To complete risk assessments and carry out effective safety planning with individuals
- Provide clients with information and ensure an enabling service so that the appropriate services can be accessed
- Actively work to establish multi-agency support network with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community
- Ensure that organisational administrative systems are accurately maintained and updated
The successful candidate will have:
- A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work
- Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs
- Knowledge and understanding of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, heritage and cultures
Benefits
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years
- Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators