Female Only - Domestic Abuse Worker

Seven Resourcing are looking for Domestic Worker to work in Stonham, Calderdale. This position is initially for a period of 3 months and is paying between £12.18ph PAYE or £15.53ph Umbrella.  This role is full time Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm. FEMALE ONLY POSITION

The role:

To support clients referred into the service to prevent homelessness due to domestic abuse and provide person centred support and assist clients to secure and move into independent accommodation.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as keyworker for a number of clients staying in temporary accommodation (Refuge).

Undertake comprehensive assessments of referrals from Housing Options team, local DA Hub, and partner agencies including out of area, regarding their support and safety needs.

Assess and identify needs to develop and implement support plans based on a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach and complete comprehensive risk/safety assessments and plans in line with relevant Calderdale Safeguarding policies and procedures including the Calderdale DASH risk assessment.

Advise and assist clients to obtain the benefits payments, health, and social care to which they may be entitled.

Ensure that residents comply with licence agreements and initiate action when a breach of the agreement occurs.

Plan and arrange case meetings and reviews i.e. Child Protection conferences, and child in need meetings and act as 'Lead professional' where appropriate.

Assist clients to secure and move into settled accommodation and where necessary, continue support for up to three months (within Calderdale).

Liaise with the Housing Options Team and provide information necessary to determine the Council's duties under homelessness legislation.

Make the statutory decision to bring the Housing Act S193 main housing duty to an end.

Collect charges due for residents and strive to ensure that arrears do not accrue.

Ensure that case records (both written and electronic) are comprehensive, accurate and up to date.

Arrange and participate in client consultations and activities to ensure clients are given opportunities to influence local policy, service improvement and development.

Applicant Requirements:

Experience: 2 years' experience in a similar role.

Compliance: 2 years references & Enhanced DBS

Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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