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Female Domestic Violence Support Worker

• Female Domestic Violence Support Worker (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
• Home-based Equipment collection in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• Supported Housing Provider
• £13.70 per hour PAYE OR £17.65 per hour Umbrella
• 35 hours per week Temporary Opportunity

Women-only post an occupational requirement applies under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for a Female Domestic Violence Support Worker to join an established supported-housing provider delivering specialist domestic-abuse services. This is an urgent temporary assignment, initially expected to last 3 - 4 months, with the possibility of an extension.

The Role

You will provide person-centred practical and emotional support to women aged 16 and over who are experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. You will help clients manage risk, improve their wellbeing, sustain accommodation and rebuild their lives safely and independently.

Working Arrangements

• 35 hours per week, working from home.
• Monday to Friday, alternating between 8:00am 4:00pm and 10:00am 6:00pm.
• £13.70 per hour PAYE or £17.65 per hour Umbrella.
• You must be able to collect the required equipment from Shrewsbury or pay for the equipment to be delivered to you, before starting and return it when the assignment ends.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review person-centred support plans, safety plans and risk assessments.
• Complete or contribute to DASH assessments and refer appropriate high-risk cases to MARAC.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and make referrals in accordance with service procedures.
• Support clients with housing, tenancy sustainment, welfare benefits, budgeting and independent-living skills.
• Refer and signpost clients to IDVAs, refuge accommodation, health, housing and other specialist services.
• Work with partner agencies and maintain accurate, confidential electronic case records.

About You

• Experience supporting women affected by domestic abuse or vulnerable adults within supported housing, homelessness, safeguarding or community services.
• Knowledge or practical experience of DASH risk assessments, MARAC processes, safety planning and safeguarding referrals.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, work independently and communicate sensitively with vulnerable clients.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate case-management records.
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS covering the Child and Adult Workforces is required. Applicants without a current certificate must be willing to apply immediately.

Relevant lived experience may be considered alongside suitable professional or voluntary support experience and safeguarding knowledge. Applicants will not be required to disclose personal details concerning their lived experience.

Occupational Requirement

This post is open to women only. The employer considers being a woman to be an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 because the role involves providing direct support to women who have experienced domestic abuse.

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We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Specialist Support Team, in the Wiltshire Domestic Abuse Service, providing support to people living in our safe accommodation.

You will work with customers to agree a support plan that meets their immediate safety needs and starts the process of recovery, linking them to other specialist support services where required. You will work in a trauma informed way and ideally have a background in supporting people with complex needs.

You will work effectively with the wider staff team and other professionals, making referrals to statutory and specialist agencies.

It is essential that you have a willing and flexible approach and can work as part of a team or alone.

Experience of working with vulnerable people, particularly with those affected by domestic abuse

Experience of multi-agency working, managing risk and following case management procedures to meet the needs of a diverse client group

You will have knowledge of welfare benefits.

You will ideally have experience of supporting customers with multiple needs.

You will hold a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Domestic Assistant

Location: Norwich

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury John Grooms Court we are recruiting for a Domestic Assistant.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Domestic Assistant it will be your role to ensure that the service cleanliness and hygiene is maintained to a high standard, meeting all internal and external regulatory standards.

John Grooms Court, Norwich, is a residential home for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This service provides 25 single-occupancy, self-contained flats plus two flats for two people.

Livability s homes in England deliver residential support and nursing care for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. We are committed to creating caring communities that promote inclusion and wellbeing for the people we support. We combine enabling support with a vibrant home life, and maximise opportunities for residents to enjoy a full and independent life.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:

• Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.

• We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.

• Excellent training package provided for all staff.

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.

• Pension Scheme.

• Access to our employee assistance program.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury Group, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Domestic Abuse Navigator to join a dedicated Domestic Abuse Team in Camden, London.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support women experiencing domestic abuse alongside multiple disadvantages, including homelessness, mental and physical ill health, substance misuse, poverty and social isolation.

You will provide intensive, flexible and trauma-informed support to survivors who may face significant barriers to accessing specialist services. Through assertive outreach and a person-centred approach, you will build trusting relationships, help women improve their safety, access essential services and work towards long-term recovery and independence.

You will manage a small, intensive caseload, working at each survivor s pace to provide holistic support tailored to their individual needs, circumstances and goals.

Working Arrangements

Candidate will be required to work 3 days per week (21 hours). This is a community-based role requiring regular and extensive outreach across Camden. Support will be delivered in a range of settings, including hostels, temporary accommodation and other community locations. The successful candidate will be required to work from the King s Cross office at least one day per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with survivors, providing person-centred and strengths-based support that promotes confidence, independence and positive change.
• Conduct regular community outreach to engage women who may struggle to access traditional support services.
• Complete risk assessments, develop safety plans and provide crisis and non-crisis interventions to reduce the risks associated with domestic abuse.
• Support survivors experiencing housing difficulties, including homelessness, accessing safe accommodation and maintaining tenancies.
• Assist with welfare benefits, budgeting, debt management and improving financial independence.
• Support survivors to access health services, substance misuse support, education, training, employment and other specialist services.
• Advocate for survivors and their children, including accompanying them to appointments, court hearings and meetings with relevant agencies where required.
• Coordinate multi-agency support, working closely with housing, health, social care, criminal justice and voluntary-sector services.
• Help survivors reduce isolation, rebuild self-esteem and work towards their personal goals.
• Contribute to service development and wider advocacy to address the barriers faced by women experiencing domestic abuse and multiple disadvantages.

Essential Requirements

• Experience providing frontline support to individuals affected by domestic abuse, gender-based violence and/or multiple disadvantages.
• Experience of community outreach, engaging vulnerable individuals and overcoming barriers to accessing services.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, safety planning and delivering crisis interventions.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals and external support services.
• An understanding of domestic abuse, trauma, safeguarding and the impact of multiple disadvantages on survivors and their children.
• Knowledge of available support options and the challenges survivors face when accessing housing, health, welfare and specialist services.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Domestic Abuse Counsellor

Salary: 15,612.97 per annum (part time: 20 hours per week)

Location: South West England

NonStop Consulting is looking for a Domestic Abuse Counsellor who can join a well-established charity in Gloucestershire, supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive service that provides specialist, trauma-informed counselling to individuals affected by domestic abuse.

The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a contract until March 2027 and the possibility of an extension depending on funding.

Benefits:

• Part-time hours - 20 hours per week

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing with service

• Bank holidays

• Up to 6% matched pension contributions

• Enhanced sick pay and family leave

• Paid clinical supervision - 3 hours per month

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Career progression opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

• Eye care and flu vaccination vouchers

• Opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable individuals

Key Responsibilities:

The Domestic Abuse Counsellor will provide specialist counselling and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse living in safe accommodation across Gloucestershire.

The role will involve completing initial assessments, identifying risks, providing trauma-informed therapeutic support and working closely with other professionals to ensure individuals receive the support they need.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy

• Professional accreditation or working towards accreditation

• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse

• Experience in trauma-informed practice

• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site or contact Roxana Andrei on (url removed).

Domestic Assistant Part Time Luxury Retirement Home AV2073B

Location: Doncaster
Pay: £12.80 per hour
Hours: Part Time

About the Home

We are recruiting on behalf of a privately owned residential care home in Doncaster, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for 11 residents.

This small, friendly home focuses on creating a comfortable and homely atmosphere where residents feel safe, valued and respected. The home takes pride in maintaining a clean, tidy and pleasant environment, helping to ensure residents enjoy the highest possible standards of comfort and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the home. You will help create a welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues, ensuring that all areas are kept clean, safe and comfortable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning residents' bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home.
• Cleaning lounges, dining areas, corridors and other shared spaces.
• Following cleaning schedules and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Using cleaning products and equipment safely and correctly.
• Ensuring cleaning materials are stored appropriately.
• Reporting any maintenance issues, hazards or concerns to the appropriate person.
• Treating residents with dignity, respect and consideration while carrying out your duties.
• Working as part of a team to maintain a pleasant and homely environment.

About You

• Previous domestic or cleaning experience is desirable.
• A reliable, hardworking and conscientious approach.
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in a care environment.
• A friendly and respectful manner when interacting with residents and colleagues.
• Willingness to follow cleaning procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Benefits & Perks

• £12.80 per hour.
• Part-time working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a small, privately owned care home.
• Supportive team environment.
• A rewarding role where your work makes a genuine difference to residents' daily lives.

To Apply

Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more or submit your application.

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities.

We are in an exciting period of growth and have risen to 200th in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe! Homelessness is a vast and complex issue that does not have a single solution. In understanding that reality, we ve learned the importance of perspective; appreciating that if we continue to innovate, collaborate, and give our best, we are playing our part in making a vital difference.

We are a team that is absolutely committed to innovate, excel and be dependable in all that we do.

Working hard together to achieve our mission of providing Better Accommodation, Better Support, Better Partnerships, and as a result Better Business.

What you will be doing:

• You will work in a new service providing safe accommodation for victims and survivors with intersecting needs.
• Using a strengths-based, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you will build trusting relationships, complete dynamic risk and needs assessments, co-produce accessible support and safety plans, and provide practical and emotional support.
• You will also help victims and survivors move towards safe, sustainable accommodation. Support will be delivered flexibly within the service rota, including core cover from 9.00 am to 10.00 pm, Monday to Friday, and agreed emergency or out-of-hours arrangements, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Who we are looking for:

• Ability to provide specialist support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in a dispersed service.
• Hold a Full UK Drivers Licence - Company Car and fuel card provided.
• Knowledge and experience of all types of domestic violence and abuse and the intersectionality with other vulnerabilities and disadvantage, such as but not limited to, substance use, protected characteristics, health, social issues and gender.
• Expertise in working with victims and survivors from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds knowledge of the specific challenges they face.
• Experience of working with households with a large range of complex needs
• Experience of incorporating victims and survivors of domestic violence in both developing and delivering services.
• Experience of encouraging and developing volunteers.
• Experience of taking a strengths-based approach to service delivery.
• Developing innovative ideas and best practice around service delivery, partnership working, working with this group of adults, and working with volunteers and people with personal insight into domestic violence.
• Experience of trauma-informed working and therapeutic practice.
• Demonstrated ability to take an individualised and tailored approach to supporting each household, with experience in conducting outcome-focused risk and support assessments, and in developing inclusive support plans.
• Experience supporting victims/survivors to progress the actions within their support plan and explore and achieve goals.
• Experience and willingness to engage in multi-agency and partnership working, and an ability to build and maintain positive relationships across a range of agencies.
• Knowledge and experience of domestic violence and abuse.
• An awareness of the reality of move on options within the city and a proven ability to provide realistic housing advice, inclusive of securing accommodation within the private rented sector.
• An awareness of welfare benefits and how to deal with debt benefit calculations and applying for additional benefits such as Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP).
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
• Experience in supporting diverse groups and the ability to tailor support so that it is individualised and holistic.
• An ability to support victims and survivors to build autonomy and resilience.
• An ability to support victims and survivors to connect with their local communities, drawing on the resources and expertise of Manchester as a whole.
• An ability to develop skills and ensure safety for victims and survivors, both in the safe accommodation and to equip their move on from safe accommodation.

What you ll receive:

• Salary - £29,000 Per Annum
• Company car and fuel card
• Simplyhealth Package
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme

We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024>29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind.

The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of expertise by experience and providing More than a Voice for our residents.

All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.

The Housing Network is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered.

We do not use AI to make hiring decisions. All screening, shortlisting and selection decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

We re recruiting for a Personal Advisors to support young people aged , helping them develop independence and successfully transition into adulthood.

️ Lead and review Pathway Plans
️ Support young people with accommodation, finances, benefits and healthcare
️ Provide consistent guidance and emotional support
️ Coordinate with social workers, housing, education and health services
️ Advocate for young people and their best interests
️ Maintain regular contact and monitor wellbeing
️ Keep accurate and up-to-date case records

Client: Peterborough City Council
Location: Sand Martin House / Chauffeurs Cottage, Peterborough
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid working
Service Area: Children and Young People Leaving Care

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and committed Personal Advisor to join its Leaving Care Service. You will support young people transitioning from care into adulthood, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve positive outcomes.

You will manage a caseload of care leavers, providing tailored advice, practical assistance and ongoing support in areas such as accommodation, education, employment, finances, health and general well-being. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.

The successful candidate will place young people at the centre of their practice, promoting their rights, choices, independence and long-term success.

• Manage a caseload of care leavers in accordance with relevant legislation, departmental policies and procedures.

• Develop, review and maintain Pathway Plans to support young people as they transition into adulthood.

• Assess individual needs and deliver appropriate support, guidance and intervention.

• Support young people to secure and maintain suitable accommodation and develop independent living skills.

• Assist care leavers with budgeting, financial planning, benefits and managing living expenses.

• Promote access to education, training, employment, health services and other opportunities.

• Undertake home visits and visits to other appropriate settings to monitor progress and provide support.

• Work in partnership with Children's Social Care, education, health services, housing providers and other relevant agencies.

• Attend and contribute to reviews, case conferences, planning meetings and other professional forums.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential case records using manual and electronic recording systems.

• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, escalating issues promptly in line with local procedures.

• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice in all aspects of service delivery.

• Participate in supervision, appraisals, training and ongoing professional development.

• Work flexibly to meet the needs of young people, including lone working and occasional unsocial hours where required.

• Experience working with care leavers, looked-after children or vulnerable young people.

• Knowledge of the challenges faced by young people transitioning from care to independent adulthood.

• Understanding of Pathway Planning and the support available to care leavers.

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant children's social care legislation and guidance.

• Experience assessing needs, developing support plans and managing a caseload.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multi-agency professionals.

• Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to support young people with budgeting, accommodation, education, employment and independent living.

• A commitment to promoting young people's participation, rights, independence and well-being.

The role offers hybrid working, with work based at Sand Martin House and Chauffeurs Cottage in Peterborough. The post holder must be able to undertake visits and attend meetings at relevant locations as required.

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of young people and the requirements of the service.

We are looking for a proactive, compassionate and resilient Personal Advisor who can build trusting relationships with young people, advocate for their needs and help them overcome barriers to independence.

Candidates with previous experience in a Leaving Care Service, Personal Advisor role or a similar service supporting care leavers are encouraged to apply.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Personal Advisor to join Leicestershire County Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• To hold a caseload of older children in care and care leavers.

• To oversee pathway planning for our care leavers

• To provide necessary transport for children/young people and parents/carers.

• To assist social workers in preparing looked after children for independence

• To attend supervision compliant with CYPS Supervision policy and procedure and with the Team Manager at annual PDR and mid-year review their individual and developmental needs

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence

• Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB/NVQ3 or equivalent)

• Relevant paid or unpaid experience of working with care leavers within a social care setting or similar

• IT skills/email/Microsoft word

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you!