Community Outreach Support Worker
Full job description
BRC
Salary: £26,000 per year
BRC have been approached by a South Wales based Domestic Abuse Charity to recruit for a Community Outreach Support Worker start immediately on a temporary basis in Cardiff.
Day to day duties:
o You will provide a range of social, emotional and practical support to women and children who have suffered from domestic violence and are living in the community
o Work within the Supporting People Framework to enable women to make positive changes to their lives in order to increase safety, well-being and to reduce the threats of homelessness
o Carry out regular risk and needs assessments
o Ensure client needs are assessed regularly and support plans are in place and adhered to
o Refer clients to third party agencies and services as appropriate, for example MARAC, substance misuse, debt advice, Social Services and the Benefits Office
o Ensure accurate case records are maintained
o Act as an advocate on behalf of service users encouraging and supporting self-advocacy as appropriate
To be considered for this role YOU MUST have:
o Previous experience of providing a support service to a vulnerable client groups living in the community, ideally women or families who are fleeing or have suffered from domestic violence
o A full driving license and access to a car
Please note: This role is open to women only – under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, a genuine occupational requirement has been established for the service staff to be female.
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