Role Profile
Family Support Worker
Full time position (35hrs)
Location - Haverfordwest
Accountable to: Area service manager
Salary £22,500 - £23,500 per annum / pro rata
Working pattern Monday to Friday
Calan DVS are recruiting for a Family Support Worker
About us...
Calan DVS is a domestic abuse charity based in Wales and we are committed to working in partnership to end domestic violence and abuse. Our staff are passionate about what they do and deliver much needed services to support some of the most vulnerable people in society. Our service was formed in 2012 and we cover a large and varied geographical area, providing services across Neath Port Talbot, South Powys, Ammanford (Carmarthenshire) and Pembrokeshire. Our services range from refuge accommodation for female victims and their children, support in the community and crisis drop in services for female and male victims, support for children and young people exposed to domestic violence and abuse (DVA) and trauma informed family programmes. It is a fundamental principle of Calan DVS that no person should be discriminated against by reason of race, religion, beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, disability, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About you...
We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual who is committed to reducing the impact on the lives of adults and children who have been affected by Domestic abuse. You will preferably have knowledge and understanding of the issues associated with domestic abuse and its effects on families, experience and understanding of substance misuse and mental health issues, experience in liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, at least 2 years working with vulnerable children and families and as a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field or willingness to work towards one, i.e. social care or health.
You will have a passion to support Calan to achieve its strategic aims to increase and diversify our current programmes to help drive forward our continuous development and success.
What you can expect from us…
You will be joining a dynamic organisation where staff welfare and development is paramount.
Benefits package includes:
· Investment in your ongoing career development.
. Robust induction plan.
· Pension Scheme.
· Access to 24-hour staff wellbeing helpline and Employee Assistance programme.
· Laptop and mobile phone.
· 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave and bank holidays - pro rata.
· Travelling expenses.
· Organisational sick pay.
Application closing date:
Interview date: TBC.
Venue: Interviews will take place in Haverfordwest
Salary: £22,500 - £23,500 per annum / pro rata
This role will require an enhanced DBS check plus a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
This job requires the employee to be available, on a rota basis for evening, weekend and bank holiday on call.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22,500.00-£23,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person