Domestic Abuse Support Worker
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about supporting victims of domestic abuse?
Would you like to provide specialist domestic abuse advice and support to adults, children and families, including male victims of domestic abuse?
In this unique and fulfilling role, you will provide a range of engagement activities, information support and advice to adults and families impacted by domestic abuse, both in our offices and within the community.
Within this role you will have the opportunity to grow and develop as part of a diverse and inclusive team of talented people who provide specialist services to women, men and children when their lives are in crisis
Our staff are confident in rebuilding self-esteem and improving emotional and physical wellbeing. We work closely with schools, health services, police and children's services ensuring our support is relevant and timely.
Here are some examples of the varied work you'll undertake, but please read the full job description for more information. If you're reading this on a third-party website, please navigate to One YMCA's careers pages to find this document.
• Work with the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support Service Manager to identify, design, plan and deliver services for adults and children who have been exposed to adverse situations such as domestic abuse, substance misuse and poor mental health.
• Independently manage a demanding caseload, supporting those affected to understand their situation and identify and develop strategies.
• Support the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Service Manager to expand the play therapy services across Bedfordshire.
• Use a range of assessment tools, including the Early Help Assessment (EHA), Core 10, Outcomes Star and screening tools to assess adults, children and families’ needs. Maintain accurate records and statistics, confidentially
• Ensure service users have robust safety and support plans in place and are successfully co-ordinated across agencies.
Some evening work will be required. You will need access to your own vehicle (we will reimburse mileage).An Enhanced Disclosure Check is required for this role.
About Us
One YMCA and its subsidiaries, the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade, via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive, three-day Kickstarter Event.
By the end of these three days, there was a brilliantly multi-faceted set of themes and ideas, which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do “more and better, together” so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts, Beds and Bucks that reach over 135,000 individuals annually.
These include:
- Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
- Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
- Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
- Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
- Childcare provision in Hertfordshire
- Family support through a network of children’s and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
- Therapeutic and non-therapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire
- Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
- Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 11-19 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund
- A community gym where everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical exercise Our values remain at the forefront of how we operate as a charity, and it is important to us that all staff and volunteers can fully buy in to our ethos.
The Benefits
About Us
We offer support from our Children’s Centres and community venues, as well as providing an outreach service that allows us to meet with families in their homes.
We work across three key areas: Perinatal Services, Children’s Activities and Parenting Support. Our service is used by expectant parents, carers and families with children up to five years old. Our Children’s Centres focus on improving outcomes for young children and their families, with a particular focus on reducing inequalities for the most disadvantaged.
Our core areas of work are:
- Child development and school readiness
- Improved parenting aspirations
- Self-esteem and parenting skills.
Our Children’s Centres provide different activities to families which mean children can play and learn together, and the whole family benefits from learning new skills, as well as easy access to support and advice about other local services.
ECP is a subsidiary of One YMCA, we are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade, via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive, three-day Kickstarter Event.
By the end of these three days, there was a brilliantly multi-faceted set of themes and ideas, which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do “more and better, together” so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts, Beds and Bucks that reach over 135,000 individuals annually.
These include:
- Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
- Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
- Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
- Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
- Childcare provision in Hertfordshire
- Family support through a network of children’s and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
- Therapeutic and non-therapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire
- Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
- Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 11-19 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund
Our Values
We champion RESPECT so everyone can belong
We show COMPASSION so everyone can contribute
We inspire GROWTH so everyone can thrive
Current Benefits
- Health Cash Plan
Covers healthcare expenses from optical and dental care to therapy treatments. Shared pot for children included.
- EAP & Doctorline
Confidential help and advice line (24 hours) on medical, legal, and domestic issues.
- Rewards & Discounts
Special offers from hundreds of leading online and high street retailers & Discounts on gym memberships.
- Birthday and Wellbeing day off
One day additional leave day for every year of service up to 5 days.
- Leave & Support
Support for your child, IVF treatment, and through challenging times.
- Career Pathway
Training & Development with a clear pathway for you to grow.
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