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….Has 5 services across the Brent area, you will be based within one of our refuges. Our aim is to improve each client's quality of life, to promote and maintain independent living for themselves and any dependents they may have.A day in this role looks like….As a Refuge Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Domestic Abuse Support 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: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 women on safety – including around domestic abuse and independent living, as requiredTo work with women in
co-producing a ‘Support and Safety 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 regards to Child Safeguarding issues/concerns and to follow the Hestia Safeguarding policies and procedures at all timesTo provide casework which identifies and build 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 residents which may focus on, and encourage empowerment, for example self esteem and confidence building and assertiveness trainingTo work in line with “The Hestia Approach” this approach has the principles of co-production and recovery at its centre. This will require you to work in partnership with service users in delivering the service as they would like to see it – for example this may include supporting service users in setting up peer support networks or facilitating groups and organising events locallyTo develop links with and then work with a range of other agencies (including drug and alcohol services, foodbanks, mental health teams etc) in order to both safeguard and promote the welfare and/or opportunities of our service usersTo provide accommodation in a safe location, ensuring confidentiality is maintained and that all health and safety requirements are followedTo ensure that money paid by service users towards their rent is collected, recorded and banked in line with policy and procedure. To ensure that any monies spent through petty cash is recorded in line with policy and procedureAdhere to all standards of the Accommodation Based Service Specification and the Quality Assessment Framework conditions, including, service delivery, completing all monitoring and relevant reports, case files and following all policy and proceduresWhy 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 team, 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 floating/outreach support services to people with a range of needs and risksGood knowledge of welfare benefits and housing options and legislation related to statutory dutyKnowledge of health and safety relevant to role as a Floating Support Worker and working in Service User's homesAn 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 operation.Previous experience of using computer based systems to accurately record work and client detailsKnowledge 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 confident 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.
