County SASS Support Worker Permanent

Hays Social Care are recruiting for a Outreach Support Worker in Nottinghamshire to work on a permanent basis.

Your new company
Hays Social Care are currently recruiting for a outreach support worker on behalf of a client based in Nottinghamshire. This is an exciting position is for someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can provide day-to-day care and support to the vulnerable.

Your new role

• To ensure that those whose partners have been referred to the Equation services are contacted and offered support and information about their rights and other sources of support and advice
• To provide telephone support, advice and referrals to other agencies, to the (ex-) partners of the men on men’s violence prevention programme
• To complete risk assessments, conduct one-to-one support, advice and safety counselling sessions
• Refer Very High Risk clients on to the correct provider and attend the correct providers meetings where required.
• To provide advocacy on behalf of clients with external agencies where appropriate
• To liaise with other agencies as appropriate, attending core group and case conferences as required
• To prepare reports for other agencies in line with the clients confidentiality policy
• To take part in casework meetings with Equation staff about the progress of those attending the centres services and issues from work with those at risk in order to ensure that safety remains at the forefront of the centre’s work
• To implement actions agreed in casework discussions
• To assist in presentations or workshops about the work of the programme
• To assist in representing the programme as required at meetings, seminars and conferences
• To attend clinical supervision

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience of working with women affected by domestic abuse
• Experience of risk assessment and management, safety planning and support planning
• Understanding of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues facing women and children affected by domestic violence
• Understanding of the differing forms and impacts of domestic violence across the communities we serve
• Knowledge of housing, welfare and policy relating to domestic violence
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding for adults and children
• Women’s Aid or SafeLives Level 3 qualification is desirable whilst a willingness and ability to attend this training and successfully achieve this qualification is essential
• An enhanced DBS and police vetting clearance is required for this role.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle which is insured for business use and available for use within your role, is essential.

What you’ll get in return

• FREE Enhanced DBS
• FREE Mandatory Social Care E-Learning
• Additional company benefits

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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