Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse. Our domestic violence services protect women, men and children who are experiencing abuse. We have a range of services to support our clients, whether they need help leaving an abusive home or rebuilding their life after domestic abuse.
We provide emergency short-term accommodation for women and men, with or without children, who are escaping abuse.
In your new role, you will:
Support clients with needs identified for their children in their individual support plan
Facilitate and support children in decision making; promoting choice and independence
Plan, prepare and deliver sessions to children on a 1:1 and a group basis, whilst parents are receiving domestic abuse support
Delivery of regular individual and family sessions working towards improving the overall wellbeing of children as well as strengthening the family unit
Deliver innovative group sessions that coincide with local and national days of interest/event/celebrations
Organise consultations, meetings with children and parents to ensure parents are included in their child`s play and development.
Organise outdoor/ indoor activities during half term for children and parents through consultations and meetings to meet needs of every child.
Maintain client records, both written and electronic and to ensure effective communication within the team and with any statutory or voluntary organisations involved in support e.g., Schools, social services, police, etc
Liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure all children are safeguarded
Create local partnerships with health workers, schools, nurseries, social workers etc and draw up processes for referral pathways
Produce regular reports and monitoring information
To empower children and young people to develop a positive attitude to life and self-image, to promote gender equality, to build on their strengths, confidence and self-esteem
You will:
Be qualified, capable/ willing to gain qualification and/or have equivalent level of skills and experience to NVQ level 3 in Social Care
Have significant experience of working with and in a child, young people and families setting
Have knowledge and understanding of issues that relate to vulnerable children, young people and families.
Have experience of being able to calmly respond to difficult situations and handle emergencies without immediate supervision
Have the ability to deal with a demanding workload and to prioritise effectively whilst maintaining attention to detail
Have experience of and ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook to an intermediate standard
Have experience working in a fast paced environment, whilst maintaining integrity and confidentiality.
Have experience of and confidence in liaising with external agencies including multi-agency working.
Be able to deal with complex issues that face children and their family.
Understand the importance of confidentiality and the need to follow policy and procedures
Access to your own car and drivers license
About us
We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.
We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.
Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.
We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.
Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.
We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
We believe our customer is everything
We are one team
We are supportive and caring
We are business-minded for social purpose
We are curious and ambitious.
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes:
Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams
20 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 22 days
Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
Access to Blue Light discount card membership
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Cycle to work Scheme
Eligible for occupational sick pay
How to apply
If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you.
Email your Cv to Recruitment.mailbox@greensquareaccord.co.uk or click apply now.
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.
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