Bilingual Domestic Violence Worker

Bilingual Domestic Violence Worker London, England

Roj Women's Association
Full Time London, England 16 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

This post is open to FEMALE applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for a TURKISH SPEAKING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT WORKER

Closing Date for application: 15 JUNE 2023
Interview date for the position: TBC

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Please include your cover letter to the CV and send to [email protected]

Roj Women’s Association is recruiting a ‘Specialist Bilingual Domestic Violence Worker’ to provide VAWG support for Kurdish and Turkish women/girls living in London. The specialist worker is expected to provide high quality advocacy and support to women/girls experiencing domestic violence as well as working with the survivors of violence who have ongoing issues. You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure client’s safety. The post holder is expected to provide one to one holistic casework support including referrals to the other organisations and services based on the needs of the service users.

You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic violence in a range of settings and managing and reviewing their cases. The successful candidate will have proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence with the ability to speak good English and with the ability to speak Turkish or Kurdish.

You will have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

Applicants will need to have very good experience of working with women and girls experiencing domestic violence either in current or previous role. We are looking for an individual who is highly skilled on advice, information and advocacy relating to domestic violence as well as on related areas such as housing, welfare benefits, health and education.

An understanding of the issues affecting women, particularly those form Kurdish and Turkish background as well as the skills and ability to conduct casework in a sensitive and professional manner are essential requirements for the post.

Specialist Bilingual Domestic Violence Worker will work for 21 hours per week and the salary will be £29,120 pro rata (£16 per hour).

Closing date for the applications is 15.06.2023.

Please note that the post holder will be subject to a DBS Disclosure check. Roj Women’s Association is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, due to the nature of the role, this post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21 per week

Salary: £16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Application deadline: 15/06/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023

Bilingual Domestic Violence Worker
Roj Women's Association

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