We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.
The service you will work in….
Newham Domestic Abuse service is a community based service and the team is co located at various organisations in Newham, so we can have a direct and person centred approach to support domestic abuse victims. Our aim is to provide emotional and practical support to women and their children living in the community, who have or who may still be experiencing domestic abuse. To support access to the service and to enable and enhance each client's quality of life by promoting/maintaining independent living for themselves and any dependents they may have.
A day in this role looks like….
As a Support Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our support service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.
A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:
Effectively identify, make contact and offer support to those involved in sex work in Newham.
Provide information, advice and advocacy to off-street and street-based sex- workers in Newham.
Carry out Risk, Needs assessments and Support Plans.
Provide crisis intervention where necessary and as appropriate to the needs and safety of the service users.
Referral to ASEAP and MARAC if high-risk e.g. controlled by pimps/traffickers.
Encourage and promote a multi-agency approach of working, to ensure the needs of the service users are
met to a high quality, including partnership working within all aspects of service provision including
Newham Police, Newham Community Safety, and other criminal justice agencies as appropriate.
Provide cover at our drop-in events/hubs and attend weekly outreach between 9pm-11pm.
Maintain accurate up to date records in line with the GDPR requirements.
Why Hestia?
Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should be:
Empathetic, Flexible and Respectful
Experience of working with vulnerable people, particularly those involved in off and on street based sex work.
Ability to understand and support those experiencing trauma.
Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people involved in sex work and the barriers faced when accessing services.
Excellent verbal, written and IT skills.
Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to apply these to your work.
Knowledge of health and social care services.
Knowledge of legal framework surrounding sex work.
A Full valid Driving License.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important or Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered