Do you have a passion for supporting vulnerable people? A key role in our Accommodation provision is that of our passionate and dedicated Support Workers, we currently have 2 full time vacancies in our Bradford refuges.
About the role
As a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals and families living within our temporary supported accommodation. You will work in a trauma informed way, helping to create individual support packages to safeguard and reduce the risk of further harm and help clients achieve their individual goals. You will work with partner agencies in a collaborative way, ensuring a holistic think family approach. In this challenging but rewarding role will help individuals realise their true potential, helping clients to feel more empowered and confident in moving towards safe and independent living.
1. Full time, 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, £26,751 (£27,898 for qualified IDVA). Permanent.
2. Full time, 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, £26,751 (£27,898 for qualified IDVA). Fixed term 12-months.
About you
We are looking for someone with a history of working with individuals who have experienced domestic abuse/sexual violence or a vulnerable client group, with complex/multiple needs. You will have sound working knowledge of safeguarding and MARAC processes and up-to-date knowledge of housing, welfare rights and civil/criminal proceedings to enable you to provide a robust package of support for clients.
We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude and the passion and drive to help people gain confidence in their daily lives and feel empowered. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a patient and friendly approach, as well as being able to work on you own initiative and in partnership with colleagues and external agencies.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who speak a South Asian language, as this will help us provide the best care and service to our clients.
Women only – ** Due to the nature of the work, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**
About us
With over 23 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.
Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.
We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;
- 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
- Healthcare scheme after probation
- Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
- Free on-site parking at most sites
- Clinical supervision with external providers
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 22nd May 2025
If you are interested in finding out more please see the full job specification.
Application forms can be found below and once complete can be submitted to sprecruitment@stayingput.org.uk
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
Downloads:
Job Description and Person Specification
Equality and Diversity Statement