We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.The service you will work in….Merton Domestic Abuse service emotionally and practically supports service users who live in our accommodation based refuge provision and the local borough. A day in this role looks like….As a Refuge Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Domestic Abuse service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence. A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:Develop positive relationships with women and their child(ren) in order to enable them to work towards and achieve their goals, using a strengths based approach.Advocate on behalf of families, and where appropriate accompanying them to relevant agencies in order to formulate, implement and review support plans with the participation of the service user themselves.Support&n
bsp;families with issues and concerns surrounding domestic abuse.To develop a robust SUI package including promoting events, networking, fundraising and carrying out service users' consultation and obtaining feedback.To report any safeguarding related incidents immediately to line manager.Contribute positively towards five key outcome areas - Being healthy, Staying safe, Enjoy and achieve, Making a positive contribution and Achieve economic wellbeing.To provide intensive casework, support, and monitoring of general, and support needs, facilitated by key-sessions, community meetings, and general day-to-day contactTo provide advice, information, and support to the service users on safety – including around domestic abuse and independent living, as requiredTo work with service users in co-producing a ‘Safety Plan' and ‘Strengths and Aspirations Plan', with a focus on the individuals' strengths to meet their chosen goalsTo fulfil our obligations and responsibilities to inform, and work with any relevant statutory bodies, for example, Social Services in regard to Child Safeguarding issues/concerns and to follow the Hestia Safeguarding policies and procedures at all timesTo provide casework which identifies and builds in appropriate support of the individuals housing needs, including supporting them in establishing move on accommodationTo help facilitate, promote, and evaluate social activities and workshops for service users which may focus on, and encourage empowerment, for example self-esteem and confidence building and assertiveness trainingWhy Hestia?Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our t
eam, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:Experience of working with people with a range of different support needs, aspirations for their future and associated risksExperience of delivering high quality accommodation-based support services to people with a range of needs and risksGood knowledge of welfare benefits and housing options and legislation related to statutory dutyAn ability to undertake client-focused key working, support planning and risk assessments to maximise Service Users' independenceGood understanding of the range of issues, diagnoses, and treatment relevant to the client group including mental health and substance misuseCommitment to equal opportunities and to promoting service users' rights, privacy, dignity, choice and controlAbility to liaise with external professionals to inform and develop Service Users' support packageWillingness to actively engage in undertaking relevant personal development and trainingAbility to travel throughout the Borough of operationKnowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this position – (Only Female applicants please)Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.We are a disability conf
ident employerHestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.Safeguarding StatementHestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.Important Information for CandidatesIf your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
