The specialist worker will work alongside wellbeing workers, counsellors and housing support workers to provide support to service users who are experiencing domestic abuse. 

They will also provide guidance, support and advice to the housing support team in relation to these clients.

We are committed to FREDIE principles — Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement — in everything we do. We aim to reflect the communities we work in and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. Language skills that help us connect with our communities — particularly Farsi, Kurdish, Tigrinya, Polish, Arabic, Romanian, Urdu, Punjabi or Portuguese — are a plus, though not essential.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from those who identify as disabled; if you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know when you apply.

• Experienced in providing advice and support to young people in vulnerable or at-risk situations.
• Skilled in undertaking assessments, managing caseloads, and producing reports and recommendations.
• Experienced in outreach work and delivering advice and support through open-door services.
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with partner organisations, carers, and parents.
• Experienced in acting as an advocate and providing information, advice, and support to young people.
• Demonstrates accurate and meaningful record-keeping for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of services and identify areas for improvement.
• Capable of working under pressure, making considered decisions and sound judgments in a timely manner.