About us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service - Housing & Homelessness Services
A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.
Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.
About the Job
We are looking for a dynamic Domestic Abuse practitioner that can work across South Tyneside Domestic Abuse Accommodation. The applicant will work with the team to provide a dedicated focus on housing and resettlement work for victims of domestic abuse and their families we support. The project has three areas including;
* 24 hour static refuge which will provide accommodation to single female victims of Domestic Abuse, including those with complex needs.
* 10 Dispersed properties within the community providing independent living with floating support for families and male victims of Domestic Abuse.
* The Community Domestic Abuse Support, providing outreach support for those who are able to remain in their own accommodation.
The applicant of this post will primarily be based within the static refuge with the expectation that the applicant will have the ability to work between all services per business need.
The role will support the development and delivery of South Tyneside Safer Accommodation and Outreach Domestic Service, by supporting females, males and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
Benefits
Maternity Leave 20w fully paid + up to 52w leave total. Paternity Leave 4w paid. Adoption same as Maternity Leave. 25 Days Holiday, +2 Wellbeing Days + your Birthday & Bank Holidays off. Pension, Life Cover at X4 Salary & Private Health Insurance