Domestic Abuse Practitioner Housing First

2 weeks ago

Glenrothes, United Kingdom Fife Women's Aid Full time

**Freephone Support Line**: 0808 802 5555

**Business Line**: 01383 732289

Suite 1 | First Floor | Saltire House |Pentland Park | Glenrothes | KY6 2AL
**Charity No. SC011689| Company No. SC316350**

**Domestic Abuse Practitioner(s) (Housing First) (REF: HF130136)**
2 x 36 hours per week
£23,142-£25,892 per annum (position on scale dependent on experience)
This position may be considered as a secondment opportunity for 18 months-2 years

Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to be launching a new service for women experiencing domestic

abuse and are looking to recruit two full-time support workers to develop this service.

The roles will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation,

with a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will

work in accordance with the Housing First and will enhance our existing service provision for women

who have experienced domestic abuse.

Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from

domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the

ability to work on their own as well as part of a team.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at

and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer
offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Kate McCormack at

Applications must meet the person specification to be shortlisted. Previous applicants need not
apply.

Closing date**:4.30pm on Monday 6th February 2023**
Interviews will be held**: Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd February 2023**

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the post of:
**Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Housing First) x2 36 hours (REF: 130136)**

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**Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd February 2023.**

We thank you for your interest in our work with women, children and young people who have

experienced domestic abuse.

Yours sincerely

Kate McCormack

Kate McCormack

CEO**
**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title**:Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Housing First)

Housing First provides permanent housing, along with ongoing assertive but flexible support,

directly to homeless individuals. There is a focus on harm reduction and sustaining

tenancies within the community.

These posts have been funded in recognition that women’s experience of homelessness can

differ from men and of the strong link between homelessness and violence against women.

**Job purpose**:
The purpose of the role is to provide creative permanent housing solutions, whilst providing

trauma informed support in line with the Housing First principles:

- People have a right to a home
- Flexible support is provided for as long as is needed
- Housing and support are separated
- Individuals have choice and control
- An active engagement approach is used
- The service is based on people’s strengths, goals and aspirations
- A harm reduction model is used

**Reporting to**:Team Senior

**Key activities and responsibilities**

1. Ensure high-quality, face-to-face support is delivered which emphasises service user

choice and control and meets the needs of both women and funding bodies in terms

of positive outcomes.

2. Ensure effective trauma-informed assessment, support planning, reviews and case

management takes place in accordance with contractual time frames and relevant

policies.

3. Carry out risk assessments, safety planning and checks as required.

4. To participate in ensuring Housing First provides safe and secure accommodation for

service users, in accordance with legislation, established codes, customs and

practices.

5. Work collaboratively with service users, ensuring the actions within support plans and

other activities are addressed in a timely, professional and appropriate manner.

6. Adopt a multi-agency approach to supporting women, including co-ordinating case

conferences and involving other support providers in assessments and reviews and

ensuring effective outcomes for service users.

7. Ensure good communication with volunteers and other staff working with service users

so they are aware o

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