Peripatetic Domestic Abuse Worker: Accommodation ( Permanent)
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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Peripatetic Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join our team, focusing on providing support and assistance to individuals affected by domestic abuse. This role involves offering accommodation-based services to those in need, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for survivors.
* The Domestic Abuse worker will hold a caseload to provide a supportive service to those who have been subjected to abuse across Carmarthenshire.
* To provide Housing Management responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of Accommodation based provision.
* To work within the Carmarthenshire Housing Support Grant Outcomes Framework.
* To Provide a trauma informed, strengths-based approach to the those being subjected to domestic abuse.
* The Practitioner is required to work collaboratively with other agencies and internal teams to ensure best outcomes for clients.
Housing Management Duties
* To admit individuals and families into accommodation, carrying out in-depth assessments as to suitability of referral. Arranging transportation and complete relevant paperwork and follow up checks with other agencies.
* Participate in management tasks as required, i.e. room/house preparation to include cleaning and preparation of accommodation to meet the needs of new families.
* Manage all breaches of licence agreement and following Policies and Procedures regarding breaches of license
* Reporting any maintenance issues to management and contacting contractors to arrange repairs as notified
* To carry out all H&S checks needed daily, weekly, bi-monthly, bi-monthly and annually.
* Ensure compliance of all supported accommodation legislation relevant to the scheme including Fire Audits etc.
* Carry out Housing inspections and spot checks to ensure license agreements are maintained and identify repairs or ongoing H&S issues within accommodation units. Address any areas identified as concern.
* Carry out mediation where needed between clients and manage neighbourhood disputes as required.
* To support service users to maintain licence agreement and fully understand the penalties therein
* Facilitate weekly house meetings. Encourage service users to participate in all areas of their service provision. Work with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the accommodation units
* Issue clients with warnings and evictions in line with policy and procedure ensuring all aspects of such warnings and evictions are recorded and appeals arranged.
* Complete all practical jobs in accommodation units as required
* Collect tenants' service charge and ensure it is receipted and accounted for in the manner prescribed
* Liaise with Housing Benefit as required to ensure payments are received
* Participate in Out of Hours On Call Rota.
* Provide out of hours admission to all accommodation as needed.
* Have in-depth knowledge of the Housing Homes Act and the awareness of housing associated with referrals and support for access to housing law.
* Have Housing related support knowledge including Homelessness legislation and potential barriers to access affordable housing.
Skills
* Experience working with individuals who have experienced domestic abuse
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work empathetically and non-judgmentally with survivors
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads effectively
* To carry out the appropriate assessments to understand the risk, strengths and needs of clients to enable support is appropriate, to develop support plans and review accordingly.
* To ensure accommodation provided by Threshold DAS meets the standards aligned within Policy and Procedures.
* To ensure accommodation meets legislation in line with the Landlords requirements under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
* To provide support needed to clients to maintain their licence agreements with Threshold DAS
* To ensure the rules of the Threshold DAS Accommodation Services are adhered to.
* To provide holistic information, advocacy and support to clients in areas such as housing, welfare benefits, legal processes, building relationships and child related issues. This may necessitate accompanying clients to appointments.
* Keep administrative procedures for Support Work tasks to include keeping accurate records of support plan, records of contacts, referrals, finance, statistical information, outcomes etc.
* To offer appropriate levels of emotional and practical support to clients, ensuring that all options are systematically appraised, making use of wider training and employment opportunities as appropriate.
* Provide support to enable women to develop skills such as daily living skills, parenting, budgeting, maintaining their own home, managing their own tenancy and managing their health and wellbeing (as appropriate)
* Support clients through the process of liaising and networking with appropriate agencies
* Effectively liaise with other agencies as appropriate for the needs of the clients' e.g. housing, health services, social service, benefits agencies. Provide advocacy support for clients in their dealings with those organisations.
* Assist/support clients to access health services, legal services, housing and any other necessary services
* Comply with child and adult protection procedures and report to the Management Team any concerns/issues
* Encourage service user participationIf you are passionate about supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22, starting)
Application question(s):
* Applicants must have a valid driving license and access to a car?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,118.00 per year
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* working in housing/refuge: 1 year (required)
* working with those experiencing Domestic abuse: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person