Domestic Abuse Specialist - Refuge Accommodation

Domestic Abuse Specialist - Refuge AccommodationWOMEN’S AID Antrim Ballymena Carrickfergus Larne Newtownabbey Co. Antrim Job Type:Permanent Part-TimeAdded:28/03/2024Closing:18/04/2024NB: only women may apply for this postWomen’s Aid ABCLN is a professional, dynamic and energetic organisation providing goldstandard support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.Job Title: Domestic Abuse Specialist – Refuge Accommodation 21 hrs per weekResponsible to: Accommodation Services ManagerLocation: To be based in Ballymena AccommodationAim of Post: Domestic Abuse Specialists provide trauma-informed, high-quality,
pro-active, front-line support and services to women and children
impacted by domestic abuse across the region. The role will deliver
needs and risk-led responses and interventions, always ensuring
women and children are central to the process. Key Responsibilities of Refuge Accommodation role:Support each resident living in Women’s Aid ABCLN refuge accommodation as an individual; recognise and respond to women and children’s specific needs; and ensure their experience is safe, supported and nurturing.• Organise and deliver weekly house meetings, recording actions and decisions.• Organise and deliver a residents’ programme of activities to encourage and support women and children living in refuge accommodation.• Responsible for practical day-to-day housing management issues including health & safety checks and fire drills as determined under agreed procedures.• Ensure prompt service of maintenance and repairs in refuge accommodation, and maintain accurate records• Participate in management briefings, supervision and team meetings.• To participate in the on-call rota, to ensure out of hours emergency/ crisis are responded to appropriately.Hours of Work: 21 hrs per weekTime-in-lieu can be taken for any additional hours worked.For Full job description and personal specification please follow link to our website:WOMEN’S AID Antrim Ballymena Carrickfergus Larne NewtownabbeyThe Naomi Centre,2 Cullybackey Road,Ballymena,Co. Antrim,BT43 5DF
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