Would you like to work for an organisation that is the only one of its kind in Gloucestershire? Do you want to make a genuine difference to those who have been subject to domestic abuse? Are you able to adapt quickly and utilise a variety of skills?

If the answer is yes to all of the above, then Hooray may have the role for you.

Hooray are delighted to have been retained by Stroud Women's Refuge to manage the recruitment for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join their team on a full-time permanent basis (Part-time will be considered for the right candidate).

Benefits:

25 days annual leave, rising with length of service
Christmas bonus
24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
Continued Professional Development
Small & friendly staff team
As a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will:

Establish positive working relationships with a 'whole family' approach working with vulnerable individuals and families affected by domestic abuse
Undertake risk assessments and safety planning to maximise safety for women and children in the service
Deliver a range of support activities, workshops and group programmes in our refuge and community settings
Work closely with partner agencies and colleagues to proactively address any challenges
Participate in the on-call rota for housing related issues (approx. one evening a week and one weekend in 5)
To be successful as a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will:

Hold a full UK Driving License with access to a vehicle
Be experienced in supporting adults, children or families in a crisis environment
Be able to demonstrate flexibility in your approach
Have a genuine connection to the organisation and want to make a difference to those accessing the service
Have an ability to identify areas for self and organisational improvement
Due to the nature of the role and environment, we can only accept applications from females. Men are excluded from applying under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

In return, we are offering an annual salary of up to £28,770 depending on experience. Please note, this is a full-time, permanent position (Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00) with on call responsiblities.

If you are interested in applying and have the relevant skills and experiences, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you! As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality. 

At Hooray, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.

Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world.
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