Domestic Abuse Specialist 2 x posts
Women's Aid Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne, Newtownabbey
NB: Only women may apply for these posts
2 posts: 1 x Domestic Abuse Specialist Community Services 37 hours based in Newtownabbey and responsible to Community Services Manager
1 x Domestic Abuse Specialist Refuge Accommodation 37 hours based in Ballymena and responsible to Accommodation Services Manager
Key Responsibilities of Domestic Abuse Specialist:
• Identify and assess the needs and risks of each client referred to the service using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
• Carry a caseload, working with women to reduce risk, increase safety and create safer relationships.
• Support the empowerment of women (within the self-help ethos of Women’s Aid ABCLN), enabling them to recognise the domestic abuse within their situation and regain control of their lives.
• To deliver trauma informed and therapeutic interventions with women experiencing domestic abuse.
• Establish and maintain links with key agency partners and participate in multi-agency forums/partnership meetings.
• Advocate on behalf of women with statutory and voluntary agencies including housing, job & benefits, social services, healthcare, education, police and legal support.
• Consult with service users and incorporate their views and experiences within service development.
• Ensure all work is carried out to Women’s Aid ABCLN standards and delivered to maximise agreed outcomes.
• Undertake any other duties as required.
Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week
Time-in-lieu can be taken for any additional hours worked.
Salary Scale: £26,421 - £28,770 NICVA/NJC Scale 5
Funded by Supporting People
Women’s Aid ABCLN offer a competitive Benefits Package including:
• Incremental Salary Scale
• 25 Days Annual Leave increasing to 27 Days after five years’ service and 30 Days after 10 years’ service, plus 11 Statutory Holidays
• Generous Pension with Employer Contribution of 8% plus Life Insurance
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
• Carers Leave
• Comprehensive Induction & Training
• Regular Supervision
• Flexible Working options
• Hybrid Working options
For full job description and personal specification see Women's Aid ABCLN website.
Closing Date
4:00pm
Contact Details
Colette Rodgers
Naomi Centre
2 Cullybackey Road
BALLYMENA
BT43 5DF
United Kingdom
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Women’s Aid ABCLN is a professional, dynamic and energetic organisation providing gold standard support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.