To provide a high-quality frontline service to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, delivering a service to those at highest risk and advocating on their behalf, to reduce/minimise the risk of further abuse. You will have the opportunity to enable and enhance each client's quality of life by promoting/maintaining independent living.
The post will involve various duties to meet the needs of the organisation and will be based over 2 sites, including working with partner agencies in the community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To receive women and children who have been physically, emotionally and/or sexually abused into the refuge and deal with resulting emergency situations in accordance with policies and procedures.
2. Together with the rest of the team take responsibility for the efficient, smooth running of the refuge, safety, and welfare of the residents i.e. house rules.
3. To assess risk factors and liaise with all appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that each woman receives the most appropriate help available.
4. To provide housing support plans to women in accordance with policies and Procedures and record all interventions and outcomes.
5. To support women when they leave the refuge with re-settlement support.
6. Have up to date knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding Adults local authority procedures, and to make appropriate referrals where necess...