*FEMALE Domestic Abuse & Mental Health Worker x 2
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma-informed organisation. The work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Main details
* Locations: Service West Hampshire: Eastleigh, New Forest, Winchester (571); Service East Hants: Hart & Rushmoor and Basingstoke (589)
* Contract: [Details not specified]
* Salary: The normal starting salary for this role is £25,750. A higher starting salary may be offered to candidates with significant and demonstrable skills and experience.
* Working Hours: [Details not specified]
Main purpose and scope of the job:
To provide support, advice, and assistance to women, men, and their families who have experienced domestic abuse or are at risk of domestic abuse and have mental health issues/support needs.
This specialist support will enable refuges to accept people with higher mental health support needs than they can currently and support more people in the community to reduce the demand for refuge accommodation through offering direct support sessions to victims and upskilling DVA workers.
The post holder will work directly with all agencies and will increase expertise across Stop Domestic Abuse around mental health needs, raising standards, creating pathways of support, and strengthening support networks for those with multiple and complex needs, ensuring a long-term legacy for this project.
To participate in Stop Domestic Abuse’s “Front Door Service” providing initial advice, information, and guidance to victims, perpetrators, professionals, and family members.
To participate in the delivery of the out-of-hours on-call service on a rota basis.
It is essential that the post holder has a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Please click on the links below to download an application pack.
Note: There is no fixed closing date for this post; the vacancy remains open until the position is filled. We will contact shortlisted applicants for interviews.
We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.
Appointment will be made on merit alone.
Early application is encouraged as we may close applications earlier once a suitable candidate is found.
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
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