Job Description

Dear Idea makers, Boundary Pushers, Problem Solvers, and Forward Thinkers! Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day is different?


The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women's Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need. We are a group of female champions, empowering women across Manchester and beyond.


If you have a big heart and take pride in making a difference, you may have just stumbled upon your dream role!


But first, what's in it for you?


A competitive salary of 24575 A flexible working week of 35 hours A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Enhanced sick pay, family leave and pay Above market average pension A fully funded Enhanced DBS check An Employee Assistance programme to support your wellbeing, along with external clinical supervisions where applicable. We also have a funded wellbeing programme with access to discounts, gym memberships, financial advice and more! Investment and commitment to your ongoing Training and Development If that wasn't enough, we'll also celebrate your Birthday with you (after a qualifying period) and let you take the day off, as well as allowing one day a year of paid volunteering.

As a Domestic Abuse Worker (RiC)you will:


Provide community support such as a weekly drop-in, well-being activities and group work for survivors of domestic abuse. The role will include the following duties:


To support with the coordination and facilitation of a weekly drop-in service for domestic abuse survivors experiencing homelessness. This includes working with volunteers to provide attendees with a cooked meal and facilitating well-being activities. To facilitate domestic abuse group work sessions. To complete administrative tasks related to monitoring and evaluation. To assess the needs of service users attending drop-in ensuring their safety at the point of contact To complete initial DASH assessments of risk where appropriate. To assist any service user coming to the drop-in for domestic abuse related support. To provide advice on housing, safety, and civil options where appropriate Ensure all relevant case management has been completed on time; case notes, DASH, service user information for referrals into MWA services.

To be successful as an Domestic Abuse Worker (RiC)you will need to:


Relevant professional qualification, for example Health and Social Care Level Three or equivalent experience. GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in a minimum of Mathematics and English Recent significant experience of undertaking direct work with vulnerable people including experience of working with people affected by domestic and sexual abuse in a 1:1 or group setting Experience of carrying out risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning. Experience of completing risk assessments including the safe lives risk assessment and other comprehensive assessments General knowledge of welfare benefits, housing options and other appropriate support services. Understanding of working with service users with complex needs associated with mental health, drugs and/or alcohol.

We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups, as we try and reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. This is a fabulous opportunity to work with some wonderful teams and truly inspiring women, and as such, please note that this role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1. It is also important to note that we suppport, in some circumstances, the principle of providing single sex services which are lawful under the Equality Act 2010. PTMWA will treat trans/non-binary people according to the gender identity in which they present themselves, but will also maintain and promote the need for single-sex services in some settings.

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If you are passionate about working with vulnerable women as a Domestic Abuse Worker (RiC), then apply NOW!