Forensic Support Worker jobs in Greater London

Your Sanctuary

Domestic Abuse Support Workers*

1 x Refuge Support Worker (34 hours per week) - £25,264 pa - 9 month fixed term contract

1 x Floating Support Worker (25 hours per week) - £18,576 pa

The full time equivalent salary for both posts is £26,750 per annum and both have on call responsibilities on a rota basis (shift allowance paid).

Would you like to use your strong communication skills and proactive attitude to empower female survivors of domestic abuse to live a life without fear? We are looking for two capable and calm individuals to join our team, one (34 hours per week 9 month fixed term contract) to be based fully in our refuge service and one (25 hours per week) to be split equally between our refuge and community-based service.

Both posts will manage their own case load, undertaking 1:1 sessions with survivors to agree and implement outcomes focussed and person-centred support plans. You will be responsible for risk assessing and safety planning, advocating and multi-agency working. A professional, flexible and trauma informed approach is essential.

You will need:

• Experience of providing person-centred support and advocacy to survivors of trauma such as domestic abuse (not solely medical or personal care)
• Knowledge of issues relating to domestic abuse along with an understanding of professional boundaries
• The ability to work well as part of a cohesive, supportive team and communicate clearly, calmly and effectively
• Strong organisational, administrative and IT skills along with a resilient and flexible approach to work
• A full driving licence with car that can be used for work purposes and to live within a maximum 45 minute driving distance from our location in Woking
• The ability to undertake ad hoc on call shifts on a rota basis
• Please note that these roles are not suitable for regular remote working.

In return, Your Sanctuary offers training opportunities, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), a contributory pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dynamic and engaging workplace.

Your Sanctuary is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment for all individuals associated with our organisation.

People with lived experience of domestic abuse and/or other trauma can be attracted to this type of work through a desire to 'give back' or help others. It is vital that candidates are sufficiently healed from their own experience to be able to safely provide empathetic, resilient, robust, trauma-informed support for survivors at Your Sanctuary. Please carefully consider your suitability when making an application.

To apply please send your CV to Your Sanctuary along with a covering letter specifying which post you are interested in and explaining how your skills and knowledge enable you to meet the requirements for the post. Full job descriptions/person specifications are available on the Your Sanctuary website.

No agencies please.

*due to the nature of these posts, they are open to female applicants only and are exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Pay: £26,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person