Senior Support Worker (Dv Refuge)

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Domestic Violence Charity in Monmouthshire for a Senior Support Worker to start immediately on a temporary basis, providing cover whilst the organisation recruits on a permanent basis. This is a part-time temporary position working 30 hours per week which may lead to further permanent opportunities.

You will be responsible for providing support to women and children living within Gwent who are affected by Domestic Abuse and sexual violence. Working within the Supporting People Framework you will work towards enabling women to make positive changes to their lives in order to increase safety, well-being and to reduce the threats of homelessness.

Located in a women`s refuge in Monmouthshire, you will manage a caseload of clients and will provide line management to a small team of front line support staff. Your staff management duties will include inductions, supervisions, annual appraisals and identifying staff training and development needs.

As a Senior Support Worker you will assist in ensuring the safe and effective management of the refuge, carrying out regular health and safety monitoring, managing general maintenance/repair requirements, room cleaning and preparation and ensuring stock levels are maintained for essential items e.g. bedding and cleaning materials.

To be considered for this role you MUST have:

o Experience of line managing support staff OR experience of providing mentoring/support to staff or volunteers

o Experience of working with women and children affected by Domestic Abuse

o A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use

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.