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HUB Officer/HUB Administrator – Yeovil (DA)
YOU is a registered charity that has been providing care, support and advice for over 30 years to vulnerable people, working across Hampshire, Dorset, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight to give them the tools and resources they need to live independent, secure and valued live
Location:
Yeovil, Somerset
Date Posted:
Salary:
£25,729pa for 40 hours per week
Closing Date:
Essential Requirements
The appointed candidate will:
1. Have a driving licence and full access to a car with business insurance
2. Be happy to be part of an on call rota
3. Be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
4. Be trustworthy in all that I do
5. Understand the importance of confidentiality when working with clients experiencing domestic abuse.
6. Have 1 year experience working with survivors of DA
7. 1 year administration experience
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The Role
- I am part of the Hub team receiving referrals and enquiries, evaluating risk and allocating to colleagues as required
- I lead, monitor and respond via Webchat, responding to each person needs for information and/or support
- I will co-produce safety plans with the client and ensure their needs and circumstances are reflected correctly
- I carry out safety planning and house surveys ensuring focus on target hardening and sanctuary
- I work with the hub team to ensure referrals are sent to the correct SIDAS team, creating a holistic and supportive pathway
- I advocate on behalf of clients in a professional and respectful manner, encouraging and enabling clients to have their own voice and develop self-resilience
- In times of high referrals, I will hold a small case load and work with each client as their DVA support worker
- I will ensure anyone waiting for allocation is supported and any changes in risk is identified, carrying out further risk assessment and safety planning
- I capture and update case management systems accurately with all required documentation and, if jointly working, ensure colleagues are updated regarding my actions
- I support the manager, workers and volunteers at drops ins and groups, where needed
About You
- You will be experienced, skilled and enthusiastic
- You will be compassionate, empathic and sensitive and be passionate about working with survivors of domestic abuse
- You will be used to working in a fast paced environment
- You will be able to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team
- You will be flexible in managing tasks and time, prioritising risk within this
YOU has a strong value base, striving to be person-centred, innovative, trustworthy, can-do and excellent at all times, so it is important that you are as passionate about these principles as we are.
We are a disability confident employer.
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, so don’t delay, Apply today!
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