Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves…
Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team
Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. Our team is supportive, dedicated, self-driven who empower victims/survivors to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse. Job Role Job Title: Victim Safety Advisor Position available: 1 part-time position (15 hours, days to be agreed)Salary: £9,724.00 - £11,100.62 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) pro rata (£24,310.04 – £27,751.55 (full-time equivalent)Closing date: 05 June 2024
BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning. The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: Our Victim Safety Advisor role is a new position within Black Country Women’s Aid which will improve the safety of victims of domestic violence within their homes and communities. The advisor will provide a high quality frontline domestic abuse support service, acting as a single point of contact and providing access to the Sanctuary Scheme. As a Victim Safety Advisor, you will provide practical support and safety measures to victims who remain at home. You will work with partner agencies to establish pathways and criteria for this new project.
If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.
We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.....Read more...
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves…
Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team
Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. Our team is supportive, dedicated, self-driven who empower victims/survivors to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse. Job Role Job Title: Victim Safety Advisor Position available: 1 part-time position (15 hours, days to be agreed)Salary: £9,724.00 - £11,100.62 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) pro rata (£24,310.04 – £27,751.55 (full-time equivalent)Closing date: 05 June 2024
BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning. The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: Our Victim Safety Advisor role is a new position within Black Country Women’s Aid which will improve the safety of victims of domestic violence within their homes and communities. The advisor will provide a high quality frontline domestic abuse support service, acting as a single point of contact and providing access to the Sanctuary Scheme. As a Victim Safety Advisor, you will provide practical support and safety measures to victims who remain at home. You will work with partner agencies to establish pathways and criteria for this new project.
If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.
We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.....Read more...
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you an experienced support worker in a residential children’s home?
Do you want to work with a provider who offers fully funded training?
We currently have aan opportunity for a Support worker available with one of the Uks leading National Charities who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, education and treatment to vulnerable children and young people.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits for the Support Worker include:
Starting salary of £26,272 - £26,896 plus sleep-ins
Full-time contract
28 days annual leave
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Requirements of the Support Worker:
NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care, or proven experience working in a children’s home
Providing support to the Team Leader to ensure a therapeutic environment is maintained
Assist and supervise a staff team
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
If you want to lead a team to care for vulnerable children.
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you an experienced support worker in a residential children’s home?
Do you want to work with a provider who offers fully funded training?
We have an opportunity available with National Charity who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, education and treatment to vulnerable children and young people.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits for the Support Worker include:
Starting salary of £12.60ph plus sleep-ins
Full-time contract
28 days annual leave
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Requirements of the Support Worker:
NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care, or proven experience working in a children’s home
Providing support to the Team Leader to ensure a therapeutic environment is maintained
Assist and supervise a staff team
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
If you want to lead a team to care for vulnerable children
#IND-CH-SUPWK-PRM24....Read more...
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you an experienced support worker in a residential children’s home?
Do you want to work with a provider who offers fully funded training?
We currently have aan opportunity for a Support worker available with one of the Uks leading National Charities who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, education and treatment to vulnerable children and young people.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits for the Support Worker include:
Starting salary of £26,272 - £26,896 plus sleep-ins
Full-time contract
28 days annual leave
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Requirements of the Support Worker:
NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care, or proven experience working in a children’s home
Providing support to the Team Leader to ensure a therapeutic environment is maintained
Assist and supervise a staff team
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
If you want to lead a team to care for vulnerable children.
#IND-CH-SUPWK-PRM24....Read more...
