At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide refuge support and engaging activities for women affected by domestic abuse.
- Company: Supportive organisation dedicated to empowering women in need.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous annual leave, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a commitment to personal and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with mental health or substance misuse support is essential.
An excellent opportunity for a calm, flexible and engaging Support Worker to provide refuge-based support, wellbeing activities and positive engagement for women affected by domestic abuse and complex needs.
Due to the gender specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from Female candidates. This includes all women whose legal gender is female, including those who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
SALARY: Up to £26,403 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Redcar, North Yorkshire, North East England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Up to 37.5 hours per week. Flexible shifts on a rota basis. Shifts will run from 9am to 9pm.
JOB OVERVIEW
The organisation is looking for an experienced Support Worker to provide meaningful activities, practical support and positive engagement for women living in refuge accommodation. Working as the Support Worker, you will help residents improve confidence, self-esteem, wellbeing, resilience and social skills through structured individual and group activities. You will support women affected by domestic abuse and other complex issues, including mental health concerns, substance or alcohol misuse, learning or physical disabilities, homelessness, forced marriage, honour-based abuse and domestic slavery.
DUTIES
- Provide evening refuge support: Deliver enriching activities for residents, helping them increase their safety and make positive choices for their future.
- Plan meaningful activities: Develop and implement practical and therapeutic sessions, such as cooking, journaling and confidence-building activities.
- Support empowerment: Help clients recognise the features and dynamics of domestic abuse and support them to recover and regain control of their lives.
- Promote wellbeing: Encourage participation in activities that support self-awareness, confidence, resilience, emotional wellbeing and social skills.
- Work with complex needs: Support women affected by mental ill health, substance or alcohol misuse, disabilities, homelessness and other complex barriers.
- Manage risk: Assess, manage and review risks to clients, colleagues and yourself, following safeguarding and organisational procedures.
- Build positive relationships: Engage calmly and professionally with residents, using excellent communication and people skills.
- Maintain high standards: Work with initiative, stay organised and pay close attention to detail when supporting residents and recording information.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Previous experience working with clients affected by substance misuse or mental ill health.
- Flexible, calm and engaging approach.
- Excellent people skills and communication skills.
- Well-organised, with the ability to work using initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexible shifts on a rota basis.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Commitment to supporting women affected by domestic abuse and complex needs.
DESIRABLE
- Experience supporting individuals in a refuge, residential, housing, community or domestic abuse support setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed support or risk management.
BENEFITS
- Employer contribution Pension Scheme.
- Annual leave starting at 24 days plus public holidays, with rising enhancements for long service, as well as a day off for your birthday.
- Awards for no sickness and long service.
- Time off for staff well-being.
- Christmas shopping day.
- Opportunities for personal and career development.
- Wide range of family friendly policies.
- Mileage for business travel will be paid.
- Extensive and ongoing training within the role.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration.
Support Worker employer: AWD Online
Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Support Worker in Redcar, where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women affected by domestic abuse and complex needs. Our organisation fosters a supportive work culture with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, offering generous benefits such as an employer contribution pension scheme, extensive training, and opportunities for personal and career development. With flexible working hours and a commitment to empowering our clients, this role provides a fulfilling and rewarding environment for those passionate about social care.
