Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator

4 months ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

**Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator**

**Grade H**

**Full Time (37 hours)**

**12 Months Fixed Term**

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As an employee of Gateshead Council, you will benefit from:

- Great transport links with the use of reliable and frequent public transport and have access to a discounted Annual Pass. You will also have use of Co-wheel pool cars and access to the Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
- A generous annual leave package of 28 days (2 of which are fixed), increasing to 30 days (plus 2 fixed) following 5 years’ service. You will also have the opportunity to purchase up to 10 days extra leave via our Annual Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Access to the flexi scheme
- Being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Eligibility to access a range of other staff offers and discounts such as:

- Reduced rate membership for GO Gateshead Leisure Services
- Health Shield which provides a wide range of innovative products that help to improve long-term health and wellbeing via a health care plan.
- O2 open discount scheme
- Virgin Media partner discount scheme
- Dell Advantage discount programme

You will provide line management support to our Domestic Abuse Assistants and oversee an effective and timely response to referrals for domestic abuse support.

It is essential that you hold a relevant qualification at level 4 or above or can demonstrate equivalent experience of direct work with victims of domestic abuse and their families and be willing to undertake specialist domestic violence training. You will have knowledge of the impact of domestic abuse on adult and child victims, an understanding of child protection procedures, issues and legal responsibilities and good understanding of legislative framework in relation to domestic abuse. You will also have an understanding of the principles of risk assessment and safety planning, understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities in practice and an ability to maintain professional boundaries.

You will have experience of working with vulnerable people and victims of domestic abuse and their families, working within a multi-agency partnership and working directly with children. Good written and verbal communication skills, good organisational skills and being able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team are also essential.

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