An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Abuse Housing Outreach Worker. Based within the Neighbourhood Relations Team, reporting to the Partnership and Inclusion Coordinator you will be responsible for providing housing related outreach advice and support to victims of domestic abuse with the aim of overcoming barriers to housing and preventing homelessness.
You should have experience of working with people experiencing domestic abuse, as well as a good understanding of safeguarding practice and the challenges victims face, particularly in relation to housing.
You will contribute to multi agency arrangements for victims of domestic abuse, sharing relevant information and safety planning, including providing additional security in homes.
What you'll get involved in:
Provide housingrelated outreach advice and support to victims of domestic abuse, helping them overcome barriers to housing, improving outcomes, and preventing homelessness.
Identify barriers to housing for victims of domestic abuse, use allocated funding to address these where appropriate, and identify potential service improvements within housing services.
Provide onetoone support and advice to victims of domestic abuse around housingrelated issues.
Deliver presentations on the progress and outcomes achieved by the service.
Liaise with other services and providers to ensure victims can access appropriate support services.
Record data, including outcomes achieved, for reporting and monitoring purposes.
Identify and respond to risks of harm by putting appropriate measures in place to reduce risk and support the victim.
Represent Housing at domestic abuse and partnership meetings where appropriate.
Work with colleagues in Housing Solutions, Supported Housing, and other partners to achieve effective, appropriate outcomes for victims.
Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Raise awareness within hardtoreach groups in the local community about domestic abuse, housing options, and available support.
Essential Criteria
- ICT packages, including Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of social housing
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent
- Relevant work experience
- Experience working with victims of domestic abuse
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisation and timekeeping skills, with the ability to prioritise
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
