Multilingual Domestic Abuse Worker

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Pankhurst Trust (Incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) Full time

Dear, Idea makers, Boundary Pushers, Problem Solvers, and Forward Thinkers Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day is different?

The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need. We are a group of female champions, empowering women across Manchester and beyond.

If you have a big heart and take pride in making a difference, you may have just stumbled upon your dream role

But first, what’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary of £23 483.00
- A flexible working week of 35 hours (To be discussed at interview)
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Enhanced sick pay, and family leave and pay
- Above market average pension
- A fully funded Enhanced DBS check
- An Employee Assistance programme to support your wellbeing, along with external clinical supervisions where applicable
- Investment and commitment to your ongoing Training and Development
- If that wasn’t enough, we’ll also celebrate your Birthday with you (after a qualifying period) and let you take the day off, as well as allowing one day a year of paid volunteering.

As a Domestic Abuse Worker you will:

- Responsible for identifying and meeting the emotional and practical support needs of women and their children who identify as CERI (Communities Experiencing Racial Inequalities) living with or fleeing domestic abuse including Honour Based Violence (HBV).
- The post holder will advocate on their behalf and provide structured support to enable them to regain their independence.
- To support CERI women who have additional needs around language barriers
- To understand the issues of CERI Communities relevant to different cultural groups.
- Support the development and delivery of group work programmes to CERI women to build their self-esteem and confidence.
- Support the development of an independent women’s forum with CERI service users through the effective management of volunteers.

To be successful as a Domestic abuse worker you will need to:

- Additional languages desirable
- Relevant professional qualification, for example Health and Social Care Level Three or equivalent experience
- Recent significant experience of undertaking direct work with vulnerable people including experience of working with people affected by domestic and sexual abuse in a 1:1 or group setting
- Experience of carrying out risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning
- Experience of completing risk assessments including the safe lives risk assessment and other comprehensive assessments
- An excellent level of understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on individuals and families
- A good level of knowledge and understanding of statutory and legal provision for people experiencing domestic abuse

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply


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