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Female Behaviour Change Worker – Domestic Violence – Swindon
The role of the Behaviour Change Worker, is to work closely with people whose behaviours are causing harm to others where those behaviours and actions are considered domestic violence or abuse
Location:
Swindon, Wiltshire
Date Posted:
Salary:
£28,811 per year (this will be prorated for part time)
Closing Date:
Essential Requirements
We are looking for a person who will:
- Hold a recognised relevant qualification or be willing to undertake training within a year of appointment
- Have experience of supporting men and women who experience/perpetrate domestic abuse and violent behaviours
- Have knowledge of best practice in relation to children, young people and families experiencing domestic abuse
- Have an understanding of the dynamics and impact of domestic abuse and how best to support perpetrators
- Have experience of effective multi-agency and partnership working
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The Role
1 x 40 hours per week vacancy & 1 x 20 hours per week vacancy
We are recruiting two Behaviour Change Workers to our new Swindon service. The role of the Behaviour Change Worker, is to work closely with people whose behaviours are causing harm to others where those behaviours and actions are considered domestic violence or abuse. You will work from the point of referral to provide high quality assessments and interventions to those who use abusive behaviours in their intimate or familial relationships. The role involves multi agency working and engaging with local partners and will work with individuals and families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
About You
- You will be experienced, skilled and enthusiastic with a person centred, can do approach
- You are dedicated to promoting positive change
- You will work in a trauma informed way and have a high regard for confidentiality
- You are ready to work as part of passionate team changing lives every day
Our Benefits
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
- Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing
- Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options
- Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave
- Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes
- Real opportunities to develop in your profession
- Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day
- Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites, as well as discounted bus travel on the First bus network
- A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility
- The chance to work with amazing people
Additional Info
If this sounds like your ideal role, we’re keen to hear from you as soon as possible. Don’t delay, apply today! Please click ‘Apply’ to forward your details on to us; ensuring that you include your name, email address, a contact telephone number, together with your CV and covering letter. If you are successfully pre-screened you will then be contacted to discuss the role and may be invited along for assessment and interview.
The You Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Adult and Child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.
Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to adults and/or children it is an offence to apply for the role if you have been barred from engaging in such regulated activity.
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