About us

The IDVA DA Triage worker will be part of the Warrington DA HUB based at Time Square and will be co-located initially within the MASH (Multiagency Safeguarding Hub) working closely with another IDVA DA Triage worker and partner agencies. 

The role

The key duties of the role requires screening all new DA referrals being referred into the MASH, undertaking DASH risk assessment and other relevant risk assessments, preparing and attending the daily VPA meeting, Making onward referrals updating records, responding to information requests, making initial calls ensuring that support is in place at the earliest opportunity, dealing with enquires, managing the inbox.

What's needed?

   *Working with victims of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence/homelessness/addiction/mental health and other wider health and social needs.

* Experience of undertaking risk assessments, managing caseloads, developing support plans, strong communication skills and ability to advocate for victims.

An eye for detail and professional curiosity are key skills that are needed for this role, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse team setting with a commitment to go that extra mile to secure the best outcomes for those impacted by Domestic Abuse. We require an individual with strong emotional resilience and a flexible approach in delivering interventions and support to meet individual need.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

Closing date for applications is 10 May 2024

Interview date is 17 May 2024 (Interviews will take place in person)

For further information about the role, please contact Jaria Hussain-Lala by email.

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.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer