Domestic Abuse Officer

Domestic Abuse Officer - Ongoing temp

We are looking to recruit a Domestic Abuse Officer on an ongoing, temporary basis on behalf of our client who are a well-established housing association in Merseyside. This is a full-time post, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday and will be office based.

Your new role

• Manage your own caseload of domestic abuse cases, providing high-quality housing related support & advice to victims and survivors of domestic abuse
  
• Completing DASH & MERIT risk assessments and making appropriate external referrals
  
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies
  
• Representing the group at MARAC, MARAM and Child Protection meetings
  
• Recording and updating risk assessments, support plans and interventions
  
• Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns
  
• Providing practical advice and guidance in relation to housing, health and finance
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in the social housing sector, working & engaging with people and families suffering from domestic abuse and knowledge of relevant legislation/best practice
  
• Experience of completing assessments and developing support plans
  
• Experience of managing crisis and making decisions in difficult situations
  
• Experience and understanding of DASH/MERIT risk assessments
  

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay
  
• Hourly rates up to £20ph
  
• Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
  
• Ongoing temporary contract with temp to perm potential
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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