South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (SWSDAS) is looking for a Female* Outreach Worker to join our team for 28 hours each week, providing support to survivors of domestic abuse across Waverley and Guildford Boroughs. You will have experience of helping those who have been affected by abuse or other trauma, and will use your excellent communication and listening skills to provide help to our adult clients.
You will be part of our assessment team who are the first point of contact between the survivor and our service. You will use your compassion and professionalism to speak with survivors by telephone, carry out risk assessments, create safety plans and evaluate their needs, making an informed decision on appropriate support. As a service, we enable survivors to feel safe, empowered, improve the quality of their lives and develop and grow in self-esteem and confidence. The role includes completing risk assessments, safeguarding and liaison with other professionals including Police, Social Services and Local Authorities. As a member of the assessment team, you will triage out cases to the support team who deliver more in-depth emotional and practical advice and help. Flexibility to move between the assessment team and support team may be needed according to the demands of the service.
SWSDAS provides free, independent and confidential advice to anyone affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley. We are a member of Women's Aid with National Quality Standard Accreditation and a partner within the Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership. We are a proud member of the Employer's Domestic Abuse Covenant.
You need to be organised and adaptable in your approach with a calm and reassuring manner.
You will be working 28 hours a week across 4 days (days to be negotiated) as part of our team of over 20 staff based on the edge of Guildford. The salary shown if for full time (35 hours per week) and will be pro-rata for 28 hours. You must have a driving licence and have access to a vehicle as some travel across the region, including in rural areas, may be required.
A strong commitment to equal opportunities and the potential to understand the needs and expectations of people from different backgrounds is essential. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful applicant.
Applications will be considered as soon as they come in and interviews held accordingly.
Why join us?
* Benefits package worth 5% of your salary in addition to your annual salary and pension
* 5 weeks plus bank holidays paid annual leave (pro rata if part time)
* Modern, comfortable office with free parking
* Travel expenses (mileage, parking away from the office while on duty)
* Comprehensive training
* Workplace pension
* Investment in your personal development
* Wellbeing programme for all
* Individual wellbeing support by an independent professional
*Because of the nature of this post it is only open to female applicants and is exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,039.00-£29,458.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person