Outreach Domestic Abuse Support Advisor (North / East Cornwall)
Location: Redruth, Cornwall or Plymouth (Dependent on applicant, hybrid working)
Area Covered: North/East Cornwall - covering Bude, Camelford, Launceston, Torpoint, Saltash, Liskeard areas.
Salary: £24,956 increasing to £25,350 after successful completion of probation
Job Type: Fixed term until March 2026, with the potential for extension subject to future funding
The Role
The Outreach Domestic Abuse Support Advisor will:
- Work within the integrated Domestic Abuse Service – Safer Futures.
- Provide a high quality practical and emotional support to people of all genders living in the community who are living with, or have lived with, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
- Develop tailored support plans with a focus on reducing the risk of harm, increasing personal safety and responding to individual need.
- Raise awareness within the local community about domestic abuse and support available.
- Be able to adjust their practice to deliver a truly bespoke intervention that is based on complex need and risk.
- Identify and make links with existing projects and community services and to develop joint support where appropriate.
- Work within a crisis intervention team and will have the ability to engage and work flexibly to demonstrate positive outcomes for service users.
- Follow their procedures and protocols as well as those from other services so that the safety of the clients is kept central to any process.
- Maintain accurate case notes in line with data protection.
- Ensure that clients get the services to which they are entitled.
Skills and Qualifications
- Must hold valid driving license and be willing to travel to face-to-face appointments.
Benefits
- A comprehensive induction and training programme, with a hybrid working policy for a better work/life balance.
- Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological wellbeing.
- Health and wellbeing resources including the staff Wellbeing Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in the employee engagement platform.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.
- Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. They welcome applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, sex, gender identity or sexuality. They are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have an LGBTQIA+ Staff Network.
- Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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