At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse services in London.
Hestia's refuges provide Safety, Hope and Purpose for victim/survivors immediately fleeing domestic abuse.
Our refuge's offer holistic support to empower women who have experienced trauma to lead their recovery and gain the skills and confidence to move on safely.
This role provides specialist interventions to women living in refuge with multiple needs who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. Holding a caseload across a number of refuges providing emotional and practical support and advocacy to the women accessing the refuge.
Within the role you will be responsible for working alongside the refuge team as well as a wider support network. With a sound understanding and experience of working within the domestic abuse sector and with those with multiple needs you will be providing support and recovery planning to ensure women are linked into wider support network including and not limited to housing, drug and alcohol service, mental health treatment and social services.
Experience of delivering high quality support to people with a range of needs and risks.
Experience of identifying and managing risk for victim/survivors of domestic abuse.
Good knowledge of welfare benefits, housing options and legislation related to statutory duty including the rights for survivors of domestic abuse in regard to housing in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021
An ability to undertake person centered key working, support planning and risk assessments to maximise service users' independence.
An understanding of needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers to accessing support.
Ability to travel across London and further afield when needed.
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We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.