Overview
Join to apply for the Caseworker role at Sunil Goel & Associates, CAs. Location: Shipley. Hours: 22.5 per week.
What We Offer
* Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
* Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
* Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
* Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
* Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
* Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
* Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
* Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
* Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
* Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
* Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About The Role
As a VAWG Caseworker, you will provide structured, tailored support plans based on holistic assessments for individuals affected by crime. These will be predominantly female victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking; however, victims of any crime or gender could be served. You will make initial contact with victims via the telephone, then tailor the support to the Victims preferences (e.g., home visits or conference calls), to explain our services and assess the impact of crime. Your responsibilities will include developing, delivering, and monitoring safety and support plans, providing resources, interventions, and information to service users.
As a Caseworker You Will
* Manage a caseload of self-referred and referred service users, providing information and advocacy to help them navigate the criminal justice process.
* Conduct risk & needs assessments, ensuring each victim receives tailored support and information.
* Identify barriers to accessing services and work with partners to provide ongoing support.
* Keep accurate and confidential case records.
About You
You will have an understanding of the impact of crime on victims and experience delivering services within a statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency setting. Experience in managing a caseload and completing risk & needs assessments would be beneficial.
You Will Need
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Competent IT skills, able to use generic systems.
* Good organisational and time management skills, able to manage competing needs and priorities.
* Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
* Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external organisations.
* Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
This role involves regular travel and, due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, indicate this in your application so we can explore alternatives.
About Us
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world with fewer victims but stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. VS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; background checks may be required. We welcome applicants from diverse communities and are a Disability Confident Employer with a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet essential criteria.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please follow the link on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications. If you have already started an application, we will contact you with the amended closing date where possible.
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