Category:Refuge
Type:Full Time
Location:Basingstoke
Contract length:Permanent
This post is open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a geniune occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Main purpose and scope of the job
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
The focus of this role is on preventing domestic abuse by providing support, advice and assistance to adults in the community who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
- MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
- To provide safety planning, support, advice and assistance to children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and are staying in the refuge.
- The work will focus on preventing domestic abuse by providing support and facilitating safe space for children and young people and peer support networks in the refuge and supporting children and young people to keep safe in/maintain their refuge accommodation
- The post-holder will work to empower and support children to make positive choices.
- To establish resettlement services to support women and children to move on from refuge accommodation.
- The post-holder work as part of the refuge team, with clients who live in the refuge after being referred via the Front Door Service.
- To participate in the delivery of the on-call out of hours service on a rota basis.
Available Posts:
Basingstoke:
Reference Number: STOPDA954
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37 (Working within Monday – Thursday : 9:30am – 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am – 5pm)
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Domestic Abuse Refuge Worker (Children and Young People) in Basingstoke employer: Southern Domestic Abuse Service
Stop Domestic Abuse is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering work environment for its staff. Located in Southampton, the organisation offers flexible part-time roles that allow employees to make a meaningful impact in the community while benefiting from a trauma-informed culture and opportunities for professional growth. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly welcoming applicants from BAMER communities, Stop Domestic Abuse fosters a collaborative atmosphere where every team member can thrive and contribute to vital social change.
Contact Details:
Southern Domestic Abuse Service Recruitment Team
