Domestic Abuse Navigator
| Posting date: | 15 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,600 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0RG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR/030626_1715785687 |
Summary
We have a current opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Navigator on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Swadlincote, Derby. For further information about this position please apply.
Job Title: Domestic Abuse Navigator
Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Swadlincote Derby ( hybrid 2 days from home once trained )
Salary: £23,600 per annum
Industry: Domestic Abuse
Key Responsibilities:
- You will work in partnershi[p with South Derbyshire District Council ( SDDC) to coordinate referrals, assessments and support for individuals and families living in the private sector that require Domestic Abuse support services.
- Carry our risk assessments within 48 hours of receiving the referral.
- Carry out CAADA/DASH risk assessments to assess current risk and maintain detailed risk management plans.
- Provide support in a sensitive way which considers complex needs and protected characteristics including age, gender, ethnic origin, language, culture, faith, sexuality, gender.
- Support individuals on a one to one basis offering floating support across the county in individual's own homes or community venues that you have sourced.
- Monitor service user health and well being working collaboratively with partner agencies where additional support is identified.
- Be fully aware of any issues that may affect service user well being e.g. homelessness, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol addiction. Ensure comprehensive knowledge of Local Authority strategies, processes and resources in relation to these issues.
Skills and Experaince required for the role:
- A working knowledge of legislation in regards to domestic abuse and housing.The ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and professionals within partner agencies.
- Abiliy to travel throughout South Derbyshire area.
- An understanding of the health and social care needs and risk management needs of the people receiving the service.
- Motivated to make a difference and to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
- Accountable decision making.
- High level of professional integrity.
- Maintaining accurate records that capture identified outcomes and Key Performance Indicators.
If your interested, please click apply!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.