DA Long Term Accommodation Support Worker

Reference 107139

DA Long Term Accommodation Support Worker

Birmingham

£19,765.20 per annum

30 hours per week

About the role

We are seeking a Domestic Abuse Long-Term Accommodation Female Support Worker on a part-time basis for our Domestic Abuse Service in Birmingham.

The benefits

• 34 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Birthday leave
• New Home leave
• Life assurance (3 x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working options

About You

We are looking for a DALT Female Support Worker who is empathetic, highly motivated, energetic, and experienced to join our diverse team. You will have recent experience working in a refuge or support setting within the last 3 years and be able to demonstrate this. Your responsibilities will include supporting service users with daily needs, managing the day-to-day operations of the services, and building functions.

• Sound knowledge of Domestic Violence and Abuse and its impact on customers and their children
• Knowledge of applying for Universal Credit, housing applications, supporting women with no recourse to public funds, working with professionals on immigration issues, and supporting grant applications for clients moving on
• Familiarity with other local services in Birmingham to provide additional support and effective communication and advocacy with professionals
• Deliver a \’whole family approach\’, supporting families and children affected by domestic abuse, including during pregnancy, early help, healthy relationships, and liaising with local schools and agencies
• Assist individuals with life skills, managing finances, reducing debt, and increasing income
• Signpost clients to relevant support sources
• Provide crisis intervention to prevent escalation
• Be aware of issues affecting client well-being, such as homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health
• Offer flexible support across all refuge sites when necessary
• Operate in a person-centred and professional manner
• Work with clients to prepare for independent living and conduct safety risk assessments
• Use IT and data systems competently, maintaining updated files
• Participate in a rotated helpline to handle referrals and complete DASH risk assessments, with good knowledge of MARAC protocols and safeguarding

Trident Group has over 60 years of experience in delivering homes and services to disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs over 750 staff, works with volunteers, and provides training and apprenticeships. Its annual turnover exceeds £37m and owns assets valued at approximately £190m.

The Group includes:

• Trident Housing, managing housing services
• Trident Reach, delivering trauma-informed care and support services for various vulnerable groups, including those fleeing domestic abuse

We offer learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships, to support career growth. We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, fostering a community where everyone is valued and respected.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive, promote vacancies, offer interviews to disabled candidates, provide reasonable adjustments, support employees with disabilities, and undertake activities to support disabled people.

Applying

Please submit a current CV with your application, clearly demonstrating the skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to this role. You will need to provide right-to-work documentation at interview, such as a valid passport. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check.

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