Support Worker
Support Worker
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.
Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive WISH team as a Support Worker.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable peopleand their families
Have you got experience of working with individuals and families who have experienced Domestic Abuse
The Service
Derbyshire WISH provides refuge and community based (outreach) support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. Were part of the wider NCHA family and we offer our services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse.
Did you know NCHA was officially ranked as one of the UKs best places to work This year we were officially rankedas the41st UKs Best Workplace by Great Place to Work UK. Take a look at ourworking lifebenefits andvalues to see why 77% of our colleagues say it is a great place to work.
Please note we are not currently offering visa sponsorships.
The Role
As a Support Worker at WISH youll play a pivotal role in providing practical and emotional support to women and men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse (both in the refuge and throughout the local community). Youll work with clients to assess needs and risks and plan a package of support and risk management individual to them signposting them to other support services when necessary. Some of the other duties involve:
- Assessing referrals for both community and refuge based services
- Supporting the delivery of group work both in refuge and local community
- Travelling throughout service delivery area to deliver support and attendance at multi-agency meetings and work in partnership with other agencies where required to advocate for our clients and ensure risk is managed and support needs are met (e.g.: social care; police; CAB; housing departments; Job Centre and Benefits agencies)
- Working with colleagues to provide a clean and welcoming environment for all accessing our services
- Ensuring records (computer based case management system) are kept up to date and accurate basic IT skills and knowledge of IT systems are advantageous!
What we are looking for
Were looking for someone who has the values knowledge and skillsof working within a support role supporting clients who have experienced domestic abuse and can demonstrate how they use their skills and common sense to support vulnerableindividuals and families. Experience advocating for clients safety planning and support planning are highly desirable for this role. We would like to hear from you if you are resilient caring person with commitment to maintaining the dignity and rights of the individuals and families we work with with top notch communication skills. It is desirable if you have had experience of working within a Domestic Abuse Service.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but we welcome candidates with relevant experience from other sectors or transferrable skills.
A full valid UK driving license is required for this role.
Working Hours
You will work 37 hours a weekMonday to Friday 9am 5pm. There may be expectation to work some evenings up to 8pm and occasional weekends and bank holidays. You will occasionally be required to attend training at our Head Office which is based in Clifton.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT communityand encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
USEFUL TOP TIPS:
- You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
- All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
- View the full Role Profile in the document tab at the top of the page and refer to the Person Specification section of the Role Profile to complete your application show us why you are suitable!
- For more information about NCHA please refer to the attached Helping Our Customers get a better idea of what we do across the organisation!
To apply
Click theApply Nowbutton at the top of this page.
All successful candidates will be required to take a basicnumeracy and literacy exercise prior to the interview.
Interviews will be ongoing and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if enough interest is received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
INDAD
The Company
Were Nottingham Community Housing Association known to many as NCHA. Weve been around since 1973 and were really proud of that. Were more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Readour storyto find out more about us.
Some Benefits
Wellbeing
plan
NCHA
pension
Free DBS
checks
250 referral bonus
Documents
Employment Type
Unclear
