Why Join Us
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Domestic Abuse Caseworker to join our team. Elmore is a charity supporting people with mental health, homelessness, substance abuse, and domestic abuse. Elmore's team are passionate about caring and making a difference to those affected with their bespoke experience. We support our team with a good benefits package including flexible working, supported training, pay increments annually, additional leave, supported dependants leave amongst a few of our supportive programme. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people while working within a supportive and professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Offer emotional support and practical advice to victims of domestic abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Develop personalised safety plans and support clients through crisis situations.
- Work collaboratively with external agencies such as police, social services, and legal professionals to coordinate support.
- Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and ongoing training programmes to enhance service delivery.
Experience
- Previous experience working with individuals affected by domestic abuse or in a social care setting is desirable.
- Experience working with children is advantageous, as the role involves supporting families with young dependents.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to listen empathetically and convey information clearly.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation relating to domestic abuse is preferred but not essential.
We do not offer sponsorship for any roles.
All applicants must be able eligible to work within UK and employment is subject to a suitable enhanced DBS, plus pre employment checks.
To apply please supply a CV covering full employment history, coupled with a covering letters stating how you match the criteria for this role.
Pay: From £29,705.48 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford OX4 3UT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Min 18 months experience of providing support/care/treatment to help people change their lives in at least two of the following areas: mental health, complex needs, sexual exploitation, substance misuse, homelessness, offending or anti-social behaviour
Experience:
- mental health, substance abuse, DA or homelessness: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Oxford OX4 3UT (preferred)
Work Location: In person
