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Community Outreach Worker
  
LOCATION:                Bristol
SALARY:                    £14.22 + holiday pay
                                    £18.37 Umbrella  / £27,711
DURATION:                12 months FTC   
Hours:                        30 –between 8.30am - 4.30pm / 9am – 5pm (flexible)
Additional information:
In this part-time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract role, you'll work 30 hours per week and be the empowering voice for women and children affected by domestic abuse, providing a victim-centred approach focused on safety, recovery, and empowerment.
Collaborate with a diverse network of agencies to ensure seamless access to vital services and resources. Embrace a "Think Family" approach, addressing the unique needs of children and young people.
Preferred Requirements:

• Carry out comprehensive needs and risk assessments, co-producing safety plans with clients to manage and mitigate risks.
• Provide outreach, resettlement, and tenancy sustainment support, enabling women to maintain their current accommodation or access alternative housing.
• Maintain an effective support service, empowering survivors to develop the skills and resources necessary for independent living.
• Leverage your understanding of cultural diversity and domestic abuse to provide tailored support.
• Collaborate with a wide range of agencies, including the police, local authorities, and the voluntary sector, to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a support worker, with a deep understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on women and children.
• Proven track record of providing support to individuals to sustain or manage their tenancies and avoid tenancy breakdown.
• Commitment to a victim-centred, strengths-based approach that empowers survivors to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to assess risks, co-create safety plans, and advocate for survivors to access the resources they need.
• Commitment to a person-centered approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families

Key Highlights:

• Be the empathetic support system for individuals and families in crisis, offering a safe, welcoming environment for healing and growth.
• Collaborate with a diverse network of agencies to ensure comprehensive, tailored assistance, from legal advice to mental health services.
• Empower survivors to take control of their lives, fostering their resilience and self-sufficiency.

Driving is essential for this role!
  
For more information on this housing focused role please contact Phoebe Orchard on 0117 923 9100 

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