Female Family Safeguarding Domestic Abuse Worker – Somerset
The overall purpose of this role is to work with families, where there is an ongoing history of domestic abuse, to achieve their goals and improve outcomes for families.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Salary: £29,919 per annum for 40 hours per week
Closing Date: [Insert closing date here]
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
* A full UK driving licence
* At least 1 year of experience in safeguarding adults or children
* To be female (due to genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
Application Process
Upload a CV (PDF or Word document) to increase your chances of receiving a callback.
The Role
This role involves working as part of a multi-agency team (Family Safeguarding Team - FST), primarily within social care and the local Domestic Abuse (DA) team. The post holder will engage families, conduct needs-led assessments, design and deliver interventions, and broker additional support to safeguard adults and children. They will also raise awareness and support colleagues in understanding domestic abuse dynamics.
About You
* You are experienced, skilled, and enthusiastic.
* You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* You are passionate about supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
* You work collaboratively, respecting clients as equal partners.
* You are committed to developing positive relationships with the community and support agencies.
This position is open to female applicants only, in accordance with legal requirements.
Benefits
* Competitive pay, paid travel time, and mileage allowances.
* Enhanced annual leave and options to buy/sell holiday.
* Matched pension contributions, Death in Service, and salary sacrifice schemes.
* Enhanced sick pay, compassionate leave, and emergency dependent leave.
* Access to professional training, apprenticeships, and career development.
* Confidential health and wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme.
* All necessary equipment and resources provided.
* Discounts on shopping and travel.
* A supportive employer valuing staff flexibility and creativity.
Additional Information
If interested, apply promptly by submitting your name, email, phone number, CV, and cover letter. Successful applicants will be contacted for further assessment and interviews.
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