We are expanding our outreach support offer and recruiting to the role of an additional Domestic Abuse Outreach worker to join the Warrington Domestic Hub.

The role

The post holder will be based within a friendly and welcoming team that has undergone significant expansion over the months to meet the needs of domestic abuse victims across Warrington. The post holder will work closely with the other outreach worker and DA Hub colleagues to deliver a high-quality service to victims of domestic abuse and their children, supporting them to live in a safe environment, and aiding their recovery after abuse.

The key duties of the role will include:

• Assessing and reviewing risk levels
• Providing safety advice and establishing safety plans
• Managing a caseload
• Delivering 1:1 face to face support
• Delivering DA educational programmes in a group setting
• Facilitating a weekly Drop in from different locations across Warrington
• Supporting victims living in our dispersed accommodation provision and sanctuary accommodation
• Advocating for victims, ensuring their voices are represented at meetings.
• Attending court
• Supporting the Team’s duty’s rota

For further information please contact Victoria Sixsmith E: Vicotria.sixsmith@warrington.gov.uk

Key Information 

 This is a temporary post funded until 31st March 2025.

Closing date:09 May 2024 at 9 am

Interview date: 17 May 2024

DBS clearance is required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer