Adult Outreach Worker & Lead for Disability Service
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,310 – £28,600 per annum + 5% benefits pot
Planned start date: 01/20/2024
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (SWSDAS) is looking for a female* Outreach Worker to support adult survivors of domestic abuse across Waverley and Guildford Boroughs. The successful candidate will also take the lead in advocating for our Surrey wide disability service. We support residents across the county living with a disability whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. You will have some experience and/or knowledge and understanding of disabilities and the impact of discrimination.
You may have experience of helping those who have been affected by abuse or other trauma. You will use your compassion and listening skills to provide emotional and practical support and help survivors feel safe and empowered. The role includes providing risk assessment, advice, advocacy, safeguarding and liaison with other professionals for example Police, Social Services.
You will be proactive and confident in raising awareness of the disability service across Surrey including linking in with other organisations who advocate for and represent those living with a disability. This includes promoting greater understanding about the dynamics of disability and domestic abuse and the support needs and challenges faced.
As part of our adult outreach team, you will support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse living in our area no matter what their age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or class.
You will be working up to 35 hours a week as part of our team of over 20 staff based on the edge of Guildford. You must have a driving licence and have access to a vehicle as some travel across the county, including in rural areas, will be required. A strong commitment to equal opportunities is essential. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.
*This role is open to female applicants only. In light of the nature of the work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
About us
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service provides free, independent and confidential advice to anyone affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley. Last year we supported almost 1,000 women and children in our area. We are a member of Women’s Aid and a partner within the Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership. We are a proud member of the Employer’s Domestic Abuse Covenant.
What we can offer you
- Benefits pot worth 5% of your salary in addition to your annual salary and pension
- 5 weeks plus bank holidays paid annual leave (pro rata if part time)
- Modern, comfortable office with free parking
- Travel expenses (mileage, parking away from the office while on duty)
- Comprehensive training
- Workplace pension
- Investment in your personal development
- Wellbeing programme for all
- Individual wellbeing support by an independent professional
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a short covering email highlighting your interest and how you could add value to our team. Email it to hello@swsda.org.uk
Application deadline: 18/09/2024
Web link: https://www.swsda.org.uk/get-involved/#work
Email address: hello@swsda.org.uk
Phone number: 01483 898884
More about South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service supports anyone affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley. We provide free, confidential and independent advice, skilled practical help and ongoing emotional support and information. For 15 years, we have helped thousands of survivors living in our local communities to feel empowered and informed to live a life free from domestic abuse harm. Our services include one to one support, peer and group work, specialist help for children and young people and specialist advice for survivors within the LGBTQIA+ population, those living with a disability and those with multiple disadvantages.