Domestic Abuse Navigator

1 week ago

Durham, United Kingdom Inspire North Full time

**Domestic Abuse Navigator**

**Durham Domestic Abuse Navigators**

**Foundation**

**FN 12-17, £26,081 - £28,500 per annum**

**Full Time, 40 hours per week**

**Permanent**

**Ref: INS1078174**

**_
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals?_**
- Durham DAN is seeking a Domestic Abuse Navigator to empower clients experiencing complex challenges, including domestic abuse, homelessness, and social exclusion._

At Durham DAN, we specialise in providing housing related support services to vulnerable individuals and families. Working collaboratively with partners who share our values, we deliver services that empower people to regain stability, independence, and control over their lives. Our work is about more than housing; it's about breaking down barriers, building trust, and offering hope.

As a Domestic Abuse Navigator, you will play a vital role in offering high-quality, integrated support to clients fleeing domestic abuse. You will manage a caseload of individuals, offering high-quality support tailored to their individual circumstances. We're seeking a self-motivated, solution-focused individual who thrives both independently and as part of a team.

**If you have**:

- Experience of advocacy and providing support to individuals and families affected by Domestic Abuse.
- Good interpersonal skills including listening and the ability to display empathy.
- Working knowledge of welfare benefits and housing benefits.
- An awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality when dealing with personal information.
- Access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence.

Then we think this role would be great for you

**What’s in it for you?**

Well, as part of the Inspire North team you’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. We’re committed to providing an environment in which you can be yourself and thrive. You will benefit from:

- Commitment to flexible working
- Hybrid working (_where applicable_)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
- Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
- Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
- Care workers discounts
- Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.

As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self

Good Luck

**Closing Date: 16/02/2025**

**Provisional Interview Date: 03/03/2025

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