Connexus Group
Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Salary£5,584.35 per annum
LocationShrewsbury with travel across the County
Hours8.25
Contract TypePermanent
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 8 days at 23:59 GMT.
The vacancy
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service (SDAS) provides accommodation and outreach support to families and individuals across the County of Shropshire.
The Domestic Abuse Male Support Officer role is to facilitate education and recovery domestic abuse groups for men who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse. Groups will run both online and in person.
You will be supporting a small number of men with low needs on a 121-basis, providing an effective support service with the aim of enabling the survivor to develop the skills and resources necessary to move on from abuse and maintain independence and self-reliance. The role will also involve raising awareness about domestic abuse at events and via campaigns where full training will be provided.
Candidates should have previous experience of working in a front-line service with individuals in crisis situations and be able to demonstrate an understanding of domestic abuse issues across all communities. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and their own vehicle due to the need to travel countywide.
The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and detailed references.
For informal enquiries, please contact Nicki Wilkinson 07816 546865
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is open to men only. (Exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
Shortlisting date: 18 March 2024
Interview date: 26 March 2024
This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About ConnexusConnexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The work we do is varied, and no two days are the same.You’ll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs. Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.
We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.
Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Some of the benefits
Up to 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays
Generous pension scheme
Westfield Health healthcare plan
Continual learning and development opportunities
Paid sickness leave (upon successful completion of probationary period)
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
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