FT Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker Middlesbrough, England
Job description
About us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Job
To work with individuals experiencing domestic abuse who are homeless with multiple and complex needs and may not be able to access mainstream refuge. The service will work specifically with those 16+ who have protected characteristics (age, disability, BAME, LGBT).
Support with the mobilisation of the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation service to ensure properties are target hardened and provide support to diverse victims of domestic abuse.
