DAWN Inclusion Domestic Abuse Project Worker

DAWN Inclusion Domestic Abuse Project Worker

(The DAWN Project)

 37 hours per week – fixed until 31^st March 26

(job share will be considered)

Up to £29,582 per annum (dependent on experience)

Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity which runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

Worcester Community Vision and Mission

Vision – Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered.

Mission – Bringing Communities Together by delivering services and activities for all.

Value & Behaviours

We collaborate, working together with local people and partners to achieve more

We are Inclusive, access for all, welcome diversity, and valuing uniqueness

We are Ambitious, We value innovation and creativity, driving progress, dynamic and visionary organisation.

Delivering Excellence, Investing in our staff, volunteers and infrastructure to provide quality and professional services

Purpose of the role: We are seeking a compassionate, culturally competent and committed Inclusion and Diversity Domestic Abuse Worker to join our team, with a specific focus on supporting individuals from ‘hard to hear’, underserved and marginalised communities.

Providing trauma-informed, person-centred 1:1 support to any individual experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse, ensuring our service is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the unique needs of marginalised groups

Playing a critical role in making our domestic abuse service more accessible, inclusive, and equitable. Working both directly with survivors and in partnership with grassroots organisations, cultural groups, and statutory services

Principle Tasks

•                Provide culturally sensitive 1:1, face-to-face support to individuals of any gender from marginalised and underserved communities for those who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse

•                Carry out and record an assessment of risks, needs and support required, implement a safety and support plan for each individual. Risk management and Safety Planning could include MARAC and Safeguarding referrals, effective multi-agency working with a range of partners including Police, Social Services, and Health Providers etc.

•                Provide support, guidance and advocacy for domestic abuse issues along with referring and signposting to relevant agencies

•                Provide support to access benefits, debt, housing and financial advice

•                Re-empower individuals to make informed choices

•                Delivering targeted domestic abuse programmes one to one

•                Manage your own waiting list for 1:1 support

•                Support the Project Lead with initial calls for those on the waiting list

•                Comply with safeguarding and GDPR legislation in addition to all organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct

•                Maintain accurate records for the project and contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.

•                Monitor individual contract compliance and collate individual performance monitoring reports and evaluations for funders

Requirements:

•                A community language is desirable for this role

•                Full UK Driving License and access to own transport

•                For this specific role, we will only be considering certain applicants in accordance with the provision of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010 pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)

•                The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees, volunteers and service users and is consistent with Worcester Community Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy

•                This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Services.

•                These duties may vary from time to time without alteration to the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed. It is expected therefore that the post holder will undertake any other duties commensurate with the post and allocated by their line manager.

Please Note:

•      For this specific role, we will only be considering certain applicants in accordance with the provision of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010 pursuant to schedule 9 part 1) and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced

•      Due to the nature of this role, this post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Services.

•      Due to the role requiring service provision across South Worcestershire, all Applicants must hold a full UK Driving License and have access to their own transport.

Please look at the full Job Description and Person Spec on our website

What you get…

·       Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community!  

·       We help you put your skills to use to create positive social impact. 

·       A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions.  

·       The ability to develop your role and skills  

What we offer…

·       Get an extra day off for your birthday!  

·       Health Scheme -which contributes towards Opticians, Dentist, Therapy and more  

·       Great opportunities for training and CPD  

·       Company Life insurance

Deadline:

Internal interest: Wednesday 4^th June

External interest:  Wednesday 11^th June

Interview Date:  Friday 13^th June

For a full job description and an application form please visit www.worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk/recruitment

Please complete the application form, or if you prefer apply via CV and  include a covering letter outlining how you will fulfil the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification for this role.

Please email these to [email protected]