Dear Idea makers, Boundary Pushers, Problem Solvers, and Forward Thinkers Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day is different? The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need. We are a group of female champions, empowering women across Manchester and beyond. If you have a big heart and take pride in making a difference, you may have just stumbled on your dream role But first, what’s in it for you? A flexible working week of 35 hours A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays (and the opportunity to purchase more) Enhanced sick pay, family leave and pay Above market average pension A fully funded Enhanced DBS check An Employee Assistance programme to support your wellbeing, along with clinical supervision where applicable. Investment and commitment to your ongoing training and development. If that wasn’t enough, we’ll also celebrate your Birthday with you (after a qualifying period) and let you take the day off, as well as allowing one day a year of paid volunteering. Our Reach in the Community service supports those who have experienced domestic abuse and homelessness in Manchester. This could mean they are in temporary accommodation, are sofa surfing, or any other means of insecure housing. As our Intervention Coordinator, you will be required to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of interventions for victims of domestic abuse, which will include group work, wellbeing activities and weekly drop-in sessions for survivors. You will be responsible for identifying and meeting the emotional and practical support needs of victims of domestic abuse referred into our services. You will play an important role in advocating on their behalf, and provide structured support to enable them to start their journey of recovery. You will also work closely with partner agencies, and support a team of dedicated volunteers who help to deliver our services. The main responsibilities of our Intervention Coordinator include: Work with individuals who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence through the provision of practical and emotional support. Coordinate and co-facilitate groupwork, and support the coordination of weekly drop-in sessions promoting the emotional wellbeing of victim/survivors. Regularly review needs and risk assessments, both at point of entry into the service and at regular intervals. Prepare and review support plans, encouraging service users to set realistic goals and make informed decisions about their futures. Work with service users to implement actions from MARAC meetings and provide updates on progress to IDVA colleagues within a timely manner. Ensure high standards of case management and service delivery, in line with Leading Lights standards. Provide, or access by sign-posting to other agencies, appropriate information, advocacy, emotional and practical support, in relation to housing, legal, financial and other matters relevant to service users whilst maintaining the organisation’s strict confidentiality procedures. Work effectively with other service providers, agencies and specialist services to achieve positive outcomes for service users and raise awareness of domestic violence and through support and training for professionals. Accompany service users, where appropriate, to appointments and meetings with other support services or agencies, including GP surgeries, solicitors and to attend meetings such as Core Groups to support their family. Provide information, advice and assistance in securing suitable accommodation and access to all PTMWA and other community-based support services. Support service user, including supporting their children using assessments, support plans, obtaining education places and completion of EHA where applicable. Maintain awareness of child protection / safeguarding issues and report concerns accordingly. To be successful as an Intervention Coordinator you will need to: Be able to demonstrate recent significant experience of carrying out direct work with vulnerable people, including experience of working with people affected by domestic abuse and homelessness in a one-to-one or group setting. Have experience of carrying out risk assessments, needs assessments, and support planning, including the Safe Lives risk assessment and other comprehensive assessments. Have an understanding and awareness of child protection, vulnerable adult’s protection and safeguarding and an understanding of how to make safeguarding referrals. Demonstrate knowledge of welfare benefits, housing options and other appropriate support services. Be able to facilitate group sessions, ensuring an accessible, safe and supportive environment for all participants. Be able to design, deliver and evaluate creative interventions in a 1:1 or group setting. Demonstrate an excellent level of understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on individuals and families, and of additional barriers experienced by women from minority communities. Be able to create an engaging and therapeutic groupwork environment which encourages participation and reflection as part of the repair and recovery process for victim/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse. We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups, as we try and reflect the communities in which we work. This is a unique opportunity to work with some wonderful teams and truly inspiring women. As such, please note that this role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1. It is also important to note that we suppport, in some circumstances, the principle of providing single sex services which are lawful under the Equality Act 2010. PTMWA will treat trans/non-binary people according to the gender identity in which they present themselves, but will also maintain and promote the need for single-sex services in some settings. If you require any of our recruitment material in an alternative format, or would like support with your application, please e-mail hrsupportpankhursttrust.org, If you are passionate about working with vulnerable women as a Domestic Abuse Worker, we can't wait to hear from you.