Female Outreach Worker
Hours: Up to 35 per week
Salary: £24,310 – £28,600 per annum + 5% benefits pot
Planned start date: 01/10/2024
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (SWSDAS) is looking for a Female* Outreach Worker to support survivors of domestic abuse across Waverley and Guildford Boroughs. You will have experience of helping those who have been affected by abuse or other trauma, and will use your excellent communication and listening skills to provide emotional and practical help to our adult clients.
You will use your compassion and professionalism to deliver a service that ensures survivor safety and enables them to be empowered, improve the quality of their lives and develop and grow in self-esteem and confidence. The role includes providing risk assessment, advice, advocacy, safeguarding and liaison with other professionals for example Police, Social Services and Local Authorities.
SWSDAS is Women’s Aid National Quality Standard Accredited and a member of the Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership which provides support, advice and advocacy throughout Surrey.
You need to be organised and flexible in your approach with a calm and reassuring manner.
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 region, including in rural areas, will be required. This role includes giving one-to-one support and attending meetings in person within the Guildford/Waverley area.
A strong commitment to equal opportunities and the potential to understand the needs and expectations of people from different backgrounds is essential. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful applicant.
Why join us?
- 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
*Because of the nature of this post it is only open to female applicants and is exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please email hello@swsda.org.uk with a copy of your CV and short covering email highlighting your interest and how you could add value to our team
Application deadline: 18/09/2024
Web link: https://www.swsda.org.uk/get-involved/#work
Email address: hello@swsda.org.uk
Phone number: 01481 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.