Domestic Abuse Mental Health Worker

Role:                Mental Health Worker

Based:             Hampshire (multiple locations)

Hours:             Eastleigh, Winchester and New Forest OR  Basingstoke, Hart & Rushmoor  

Salary:            £25750 - £26,383

Start Date:       ASAP

Duration:         Permanent

Essential:        Full Clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle

Our client, a well-respected charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, is looking for a highly organised Domestic Abuse & Mental Health Worker to join their team. This charity operates across Hampshire and Portsmouth, providing crucial services to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse achieve safety and well-being. They are committed to empowering individuals through comprehensive support and advocacy.

Synopsis of duties:

Provide support, advice, and assistance to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse and mental health issues.
Develop recovery-focused Support Plans and conduct safety and support planning and risk assessments.
Offer advocacy and support around unhealthy behaviours and provide parenting and family support.
Work closely with local Mental Health teams and other professionals to ensure a coordinated community response.
Participate in the "Front Door Service" and High-Risk Domestic Abuse (HRDA) meetings on a rota basis.
Maintain accurate records, write reports, and undertake administrative tasks.
Participate in the on-call out-of-hours service rota.Requirements:

Proven experience working with clients with complex needs, including mental health
Experience dealing with high-risk clients and providing support in stressful situations
Advocacy experience and developing new services for individuals and families
Understanding of domestic abuse issues and the needs of victims/survivors
Awareness of partnership working, safeguarding, and confidentiality practices
Knowledge of legal and housing issues affecting families escaping domestic abuse
Full Clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicleThis 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.

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