Peripatetic Community Floating Support Worker
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS OFFICE BASED
Responsible to: Central Services Manager
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Full time 35 hours per week ( might occasionally include some evening or Saturday work)
Closing Date: ASAP
SALARY: £23,118 starting salary dependant on experience.
The Role
The duties of this post are many and varied, encompassing the roles and responsibilities of front-line workers.
* Experience in working with families in crisis is essential.
* An understanding of Domestic Abuse/sexual Violence and the ability to be empathetic and non-judgmental.
The Peripatetic Support Worker will be responsible for:
To support women within the Llanelli Borough, thereby enabling these women to avoid crisis situations and/or a stay in refuge accommodation.
To assess the level of support required by each woman and plan how this support will be administered and reviewed, working in partnership with the referring agency where appropriate.
To make, in conjunction with other floating support staff, initial assessments of need and risk assessments of referrals to the service and allocate these referrals appropriately.
To give information, advocacy, and support to women service users in areas of housing, law, legal matters relating to domestic abuse, welfare benefits, parenting etc. This may necessitate accompanying women to appointments if necessary.
In co-operation with all other workers, working constructively with families in refuge and in the community to provide an acceptable level of practical, emotional and administrative support to meet their needs.
Providing up to date information on all relevant topics, e.g. legal protection, divorce, social security,benefits, housing, health, education, etc to families within refuge or the community scheme.
Being aware at all times of Child Protection issues and report the same immediately to the designated Child Protection Officer.
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Staff Benefits: 35-hour week
· Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
· Contributory salary pension scheme
· Continuing Professional Development for all staff
· Progressive family-friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that support a healthy work/life balance.
· Bupa cover after 6 months employment and passing of probationary period.
· Sickness Pay after passing of probationary period.
Threshold DAS provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Experience of working within a SUPPORT role for a minimum of one year is preferred.
Job Type: The post is a permanent post but continuation of the post, subject to funding.
Job Types: Full-time, permenant
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,118.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* working within the field of Support Work: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving licence and access to a car (required)
Work Location: In person