Male Domestic Abuse Project Worker
12 hours per week – fixed until 31st March 26
£15.38 per hour
Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity which runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.
Worcester Community Vision and Mission
Vision – Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered.
Mission – Bringing Communities Together by delivering services and activities for all.
Value & Behaviours
We collaborate, working together with local people and partners to achieve more
We are Inclusive, access for all, welcome diversity, and valuing uniqueness
We are Ambitious, We value innovation and creativity, driving progress, dynamic and visionary organisation.
Delivering Excellence, Investing in our staff, volunteers and infrastructure to provide quality and professional services
WCT recognise that value and strength of differing perspectives and experiences within our organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to be representative of the population we work in. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.
Purpose of the Role: We are seeking a compassionate, competent and committed Male Domestic Abuse Project Worker to join our team, with a specific focus on supporting male and male identifying individuals within Worcestershire.
You will provide trauma-informed, person-centred 1:1 support to any male experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse, ensuring our service is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the individuals we support.
PRINCIPLE TASKS:
- Provide 1:1 face to face targeted support for male and male identifying individuals within the county for those who have experienced and are experiencing domestic abuse
- Carry out and record an assessment of risks, needs and support required, implement a safety and support plan for each individual.
- Provide support, guidance and advocacy for domestic abuse issues along with referring and signposting to relevant agencies
- Provide help to access benefits, debt, housing and financial advice
- Empower individuals to make informed choices
- Delivering targeted domestic abuse programmes on a one to one basis
- Manage a waiting list for support if necessary
- Comply with safeguarding and GDPR legislation in addition to all organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct
- Maintain accurate records for the project
- Monitor individual contract compliance and collate individual performance monitoring reports and evaluations for funders
- Promote the project with potential service users, partners and the wider community
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving License and access to own transport
- For this specific role, we will only be considering male applicants in accordance with the provision of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010 pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)
- This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Services
- The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees, volunteers and service users and is consistent with Worcester Community Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy
- These duties may vary from time to time without alteration to the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed. It is expected therefore that the post holder will undertake any other duties commensurate with the post and allocated by their line manager.
WCT recognise that value and strength of differing perspectives and experiences within our organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to be representative of the population we work in. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.
Please Note:
- For this specific role, we will only be considering male applicants in accordance with the provision of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010 pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)
- Due to the nature of this role, this post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS)
- Due to the role requiring service provision across South Worcestershire, all Applicants must hold a full UK Driving License and have access to their own transport.
Please look at the attached Job Description and Person Spec
What you get…
· Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community!
· We help you put your skills to use to create positive social impact.
· A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions.
· The ability to develop your role and skills
What we offer…
· Get an extra day off for your birthday!
· Health Scheme -which contributes towards Opticians, Dentist, Therapy and more
· Great opportunities for training and CPD
· Company Life insurance
Representing the City
At WCT we want to be an organisation that represents the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, gender identity and perspective. We are a local employer and invest in the skills, training, and experiences of our local communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from areas local to our centres and people who represent the Asian and African Heritage communities and LGBTQIA communities in our city. We also encourage applicants who have lived experience. If there are any aspects of the role you feel like you don’t have experience of, but still think you’ll make a good candidate please complete the form or covering letter and outline why you’d be the best person for the role
Deadline:
Internal interest: Friday 13th June
External interest: Friday 20th June
Interview Date: Thursday 26th June
For a full job description and an application form please visit www.worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk/recruitment
Please complete the application form, or if you prefer apply via CV and include a covering letter outlining how you will fulfil the essential and desirable criteria of the person specification for this role.
Please email these to [email protected]
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £15.38 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
