Domestic Abuse Caseworker

Location: Aylesbury Pay: £16 Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 day remote (37.5 weekly hrs) Contract: Fixed-term until March 2027

We are looking for an experienced Domestic Abuse Caseworker to provide trauma-informed support and advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse across outreach and refuge servicesThe role will focus on helping survivors improve their safety, wellbeing and independence through effective case management, risk assessment, safety planning and partnership working

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• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support and advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse
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• Manage a caseload and complete comprehensive risk assessments and safety plans
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• Support survivors to identify and achieve positive outcomes around safety, wellbeing and independence
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• Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate effective and holistic support
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• Maintain accurate case records and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
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• Work across outreach and refuge services as required
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• Carry out communal visits and support the effective running of shared spaces
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• Participate in team interviews and scenario-based assessments where required
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• Proven experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse
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• Experience in refuge, outreach or domestic abuse services
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• Strong case management and risk assessment experience
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• Knowledge of safeguarding and safety planning
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• Experience delivering trauma-informed support and advocacy
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• Ability to work effectively with partner agencies and other professionals
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• A relevant qualification in social care or a related field is desirable
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• Ability to drive for work-related communal visits
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You will be a compassionate and resilient practitioner with a strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on survivorsYou will be confident managing risk, advocating for survivors and working collaboratively with other agencies to provide safe, effective and person-centred support

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.