Outreach Worker
Hours: 35
Salary: £24,541 – £27,268 for 25 hours a week
Planned start date: August/September
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (SWSDAS) is looking for an 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 brilliant 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. We are a proud member of the Employer’s Domestic Abuse Covenant.
You need to be organised and flexible in your approach with a calm and reassuring manner.
You will be working 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 1:1 support and attending meetings in person within the Guildford/Waverley area. The role is for a fixed period of 2 years with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
A strong commitment to equal opportunities and the potential to understand the needs and expectations of people from different backgrounds is essential. A DBS check will be carried out for the successful applicant(s).
Why join us?
- Friendly, approachable team in a supportive environment
- Modern, comfortable office
- Travel expenses (mileage, parking away from the office while on duty)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid holiday (including statutory bank holidays)
- Comprehensive regular training
- Wellbeing activities for all staff
- Free, confidential counselling for all staff
- Workplace pension
*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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
How to apply
Please view the job description and person specification on our website for more information: https://www.swsda.org.uk/get-involved/vacancies/
Application deadline: 17/07/2023
Web link: https://swsda.org.uk
Email address: beckyk@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.