Women & Family Support Practitioner
Job Reference: FJ-thjw3
Community Services Folkestone, Kent £14.25 per hour Permanent
Location: Folkestone - Community Based / Home Visits
Hours: 28 hours per week
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term until April 2027
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Women & Family Support Practitioner to support women and families affected by domestic abuse, trauma and complex life challenges.
Working in a trauma-informed and strengths-based way, you will provide practical and emotional support, promote safety and wellbeing, and help families build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emotional, practical and advocacy support.
- Complete risk assessments, DASH assessments and safety plans.
- Support parenting, family relationships and children's wellbeing.
- Assist with housing, benefits and access to specialist services.
- Attend safeguarding meetings and work with partner agencies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
- Manage a caseload and support groups/workshops where required.
About You
You will have:
- Experience in domestic abuse, family support, safeguarding, social care or a related field.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Experience supporting people with complex needs and trauma.
- Strong communication, advocacy and organisational skills.
- A compassionate, non-judgemental and solution-focused approach.
- The ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
Essential Requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to regular home visits.
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
What Our Client Offers:-
- £14.25 per hour
- 28 hours per week
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and professional development
- Regular supervision and support
- A friendly, collaborative team
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to women and families
If you are passionate about supporting women and families and have the experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us:
- Email: info@hrgo.co.uk
- Call: 01233 722 401
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