Refuge Service Specialist

7 days ago


Hackney, United Kingdom Hestia Housing Support Full time
The Refuge Service Specialist will play a critical role in supporting mothers and their children who have experienced domestic abuse and are living in our refuge service.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on individuals and families, as well as experience of working with vulnerable populations, particularly women and children.

The specialist will be responsible for developing positive relationships with women and their child(ren), supporting them through the use of a strengths-based approach, formulating, implementing, and reviewing support plans, advocating on their behalf, and accompanying them to relevant agencies.

The specialist will also be required to provide play sessions for pre-school and school-aged children, planning and providing a play scheme of in-house activities and trips during holiday periods, assisting mothers with parenting skills, and signposting them to external agencies if required.

A key aspect of this role is being able to demonstrate compassion and empathy to service users who have experienced trauma, while also being able to facilitate and deliver direct work supporting families who have experienced domestic abuse.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality services that meet the unique needs of each service user.

We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, ongoing training and development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our service users.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a range of skills and qualities, including excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on individuals and families, experience of working with vulnerable populations, and a proven ability to build positive relationships with service users and stakeholders.

Please note that this role requires a DBS check and a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

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