Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Job title:

Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287950/1541
• Positions: 2
• Salary: £32,512 – £34,654 per annum
• Category: Care – Children and Young People
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 9 July 2024
• Closing date: 25 August 2024
• Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning
• Location: Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YP

DescriptionThis full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £32,512 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.We are excited to be hiring two new Domestic Abuse Support Workers to join our fantastic Family Safeguarding team based in the North East of Surrey at Weybridge.Please note, due to the nature of this role it is only open to female applicants and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the TeamAt Surrey, the Family Safeguarding model brings together all necessary professionals under one roof to aid children. This innovative approach, which has seen success elsewhere, is now being pioneered by Surrey, the first council in the South East to adopt it.The model encourages collaboration among professionals, combining children’s social workers with experts in domestic abuse, family support, recovery, mental health and psychology. This holistic approach enables intensive support for parents, addressing issues like substance misuse, mental health, and domestic abuse, ultimately safeguarding children and improving family outcomes.About the RoleThis role sits within the Family Safeguarding teams across the County and provides practical and emotional frontline support, advice and guidance to victims of domestic abuse to enable them to live safely. Typical tasks may include safety planning to allow those experiencing domestic abuse to access and maintain safe accommodation, undertaking motivational interviewing to obtain information to support them, and looking at the impact of domestic abuse on their children. You will also deliver domestic abuse group work programmes and ensure case records are accurately maintained in line with procedural and legislative requirements.Working closely with an allocated Social Worker, as well as other specialist workers, you will support the planning, running and review of cases within the team, contributing to case discussions and exchanging information where appropriate. You will liaise with a broad network of partners such as probation, mental health services, housing and the voluntary sector to ensure that a multi-agency approach is applied to the way that cases are managed and services are delivered.This role will require you to be able to quickly establish effective relationships with colleagues, partners, children and families, working respectfully in a way which encourages them to recognise what help they require and empower them to develop strategies to support their needs. You will be operating in sometimes challenging and emotionally charged situations therefore you must have the ability to communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure and deal with each request confidentially, applying a discreet and sensitive approach to all that you do.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement should clearly evidence the following:

• A good understanding of Domestic Abuse
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding or awareness of the relevant legislation
• Previous experience of working with children and families
• Successful collaboration and partnership working skills
• Ability to plan your work using your own initiative
• Good IT skills

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Support Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills we are looking for then we would love to hear from you.Contact UsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Anneatta Shearman by e-mail at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25th August 2024 with interviews to follow.An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

• Reviewed: 10 Aug 2024

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Expected salary

£32512 – 34654 per year

Location

Weybridge, Surrey

Job date

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:15:32 GMT

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