Men\'s Outreach Worker

Men’s Outreach WorkerEaling, LondonAbout UsHousing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.We are now looking for a Men’s Outreach Worker to join us on a part-time, fixed-term basis until March 2026, working 18.75 hours per week.The Benefits– Salary of £33,051 per annum pro rata- Attractive pension scheme- Perkbox- Buying and selling annual leave- Health Shield- Season Ticket loan- Subsidised gym membership- Course FundingThis is a fulfilling opportunity for an experienced support professional to join our passionate organisation. In this rewarding role, you will have the chance to be a real difference maker to the lives of male survivors of domestic abuse, providing essential guidance to help them rebuild their lives with confidence and security.What’s more, just as you support our service users, we’ll support you, providing expert training, tailored development, and a truly supportive team to help you thrive in your role.So, if you want to step into a highly flexible role, where you will be making a significant impact, read on and apply today!The RoleAs a Men’s Outreach Worker, you will provide high-quality assistance to male victims and survivors of domestic abuse living in the community.Specifically, you will deliver trauma-informed support services to individuals with multiple needs, empowering them to take an active role in their recovery.Working closely with local and national services, you will seek to improve and achieve the best outcomes for men, while meeting the standards set by our commissioners and funders.Additionally, you will:- Provide advice, advocacy, and risk management support- Facilitate sessions to explore domestic abuse awareness, life skills, and healthy lifestyles- Engage hard-to-reach service users with creative and innovative support strategies- Develop positive working relationships with external agencies and professionals- Support the training and development of new staff and volunteers- Maintain accurate and confidential service user records and ensure compliance with data protection policiesAbout YouTo be considered as a Men’s Outreach Worker, you will need:- A minimum of two years’ experience working with vulnerable male adults from diverse backgrounds in a community or floating support capacity- Experience supporting male survivors of domestic abuse- Experience undertaking individual assessments, including risk assessments and developing and delivering support plans- Strong crisis management skills and the ability to work independently- The ability to build effective professional relationships both internally and externally- A good understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and professional boundaries- Experience and awareness of the risks associated with lone working- An NVQ Level III, A Level standard qualification, or equivalentCandidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women’s EPIC values.Other organisations may call this role Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Men’s Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, or Community Support Worker.Webrecruit and Housing for Women are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to support male survivors of domestic abuse as a Men’s Outreach Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.