DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

· Providing support to people experiencing domestic abuse, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity OR Demonstrable transferable skills and good knowledge and understanding of the issues facing those experiencing Domestic Abuse.
· Risk assessment and support/safety planning
· Data recording – preferably experience with electronic data recording systems
· Report writing and the collection and analysis of data
· Building and maintaining partnerships

JOB ROLE

To provide practical and emotional support to individuals who are experiencing domestic abuse through both face to face and telephone support. To develop individual support plans which address the risk of harm, and to offer information, advocacy and sign-posting on a risk and needs led basis. Empower the client and assist them in recognising the dynamics of domestic abuse and support them to recover and regain control of their lives

MAIN DUTIES

· Manage a caseload in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures
· Assess risk using the DASH risk indicator checklist, ensuring that this risk is reviewed on a regular basis
· Work with individuals to develop tailored support plans with a focus on reducing the risk of
harm, increasing their personal safety (and that of any children) and responding to their individual
needs. Support individuals to be able to identify and manage the risks to themselves and their children
· Provide information to individuals in relation to their options, including guidance in relation to their
housing, legal and welfare rights
· Focus on the prevention of future homelessness where applicable
· Assist clients in accessing services and benefits, and to accompany them to appointments and advocate on their behalf as required
· Work effectively in partnership with other agencies and refer on appropriately, dependant on need and risk. This may include referral to specialist agencies.
· Attend multi-agency meetings where required.
· Take part in the On call cover on a ROTA basis.
· Keep timely, factual and accurate records of all work done with or on behalf of clients using the organisation’s database ensuring compliance with our Leading Lights accreditation, and produce high standard written reports and data where required, this could include Court, child protection and multi-agency meetings
· Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the service.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES

The above range of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive: post holders will be expected to
perform work of a similar level and responsibility when requested to do so.
Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures, policies, values and
professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
Observe duty to all Health and Safety rules and take all reasonable care to promote the health and safety of yourself and others.
Act in a way that supports and promotes DASU’s Equal Opportunities Policy, which
aims to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to employment and services.
Working in an effective, efficient and economical way, and to suggest
and implement improved ways of working wherever possible.
Additional Information:
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required for this post.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in DASU’s on call rota.