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NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL WOMEN’S AID (NCWA)
We are seeking to recruit a: Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker.
Hours: 21 per week (on a rota including 2 Sundays per month, other hours will be Monday- Weds to be agreed with the successful candidate.)
Salary: £24, 952 FTE pro rata (Actual £14,162). Plus £21 per on call session. The post is permanent subject to funding. The working location will be in Nottingham
DA support worker application pack
Nottingham Central Women’s Aid is working to put an end to violence against women and girls by providing safe accommodation and ongoing support. Projects include survivor programmes and support to recovery following the trauma of being subjected to abuse. We specialise in working with women and families who face multiple disadvantages.
The Support Worker will be responsible for providing advocacy and support for women and children who have been subject to domestic abuse. The successful candidate will be part of a team providing a great supported living environment and in the community. You will provide personal welfare support and ensure that families are provided with a safe and welcoming environment along with practical and emotional support.
A full Enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service check will be required for this post.
Our team thrive on achieving positive outcomes for all beneficiaries who make contact face to face or seeking support on the phone or by email. As a part of our core support team you will be flexible to meet the needs of a wide variety of women and individuals in a fast paced environment and capable of working with minimum supervision.
You must be prepared to manage a wide range of duties and able to work within a confidential and safeguarding environment. With the willingness to take part in a rota to cover the on call duty which will be additional to the basic salary. An availability to attend the Refuge located in Nottingham in an emergency situation is essential.
This post will be subject to a full and enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all suitably experienced persons of any age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or religion. We will particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of domestic abuse and those who speak another language as well as English.
It is an Occupational Requirement that applications are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
An application form and job description is available here: DA support worker application pack Applications are preferred and CV’s will only be accepted if they cover all aspects on the Job description and person specification. No agencies please. To discuss the post or for any queries please call 0115 9607943. Please return the completed application: Admin@centralwomensaid.org
By midday on Friday the 10th of May 2024
Interviews will take place on Monday the 13th of May 2024
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Volunteering opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering for the charity then please get in touch to request an application pack. We have various roles available and are looking for support with our online communications and fundraising. We recruit for volunteers on an ongoing basis to ensure a wide range of skills and diversity. Find out more on our volunteering page.
You can make initial enquiries and request a volunteer or trustee application or call back by emailing Support@centralwomensaid.org