Domestic Abuse Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Whitchurch, United Kingdom Connexus Full time

Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service (SDAS) provides accommodation and outreach support to families and individuals across the County of Shropshire.

Our safe accommodation is for those experiencing domestic abuse, who are over the age of 16. This post is for our refuge for women facing multiple disadvantages. We're looking for those that can establish and maintain support, with those within our safe accommodation. You'll help maintain an effective support service with the aim of enabling the client to develop the skills and resources necessary to move on from abuse and maintain independence and self-reliance.

What we’re looking for:

- An understanding of domestic violence, the dynamics, abuse issues and their impact.
- An understanding of mental health issues, substance misuse and the effects these have on seeking support and have experience of working with those experiencing this.
- Experience of working with individuals in crisis in a front-line service.
- Experience of supporting people within a residential or dispersed safe housing setting.
- Experience of multi-agency work

For informal enquiries, please contact Nicki Wilkinson 07816 546865

**The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is open to women only. (Exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)**

Shortlisting Date: 14th August 2023

Interview Date: 18th August 2023

**About Connexus**:
Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The work we do is varied, and no two days are the same.

You’ll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.

Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs. Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.



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