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Adult Project Worker Immediate Needs Coordinator (fixed term 12 months)
Full Time 35 hours per week £25,168.50 pa
As an Adult Project Worker at A Way Out, you will be an integral part of our Horizon adult service team, working collaboratively to achieve defined project outcomes.
Your role will involve providing essential support to women who have experienced abuse, harm, or exploitation, focusing on their holistic well-being and facilitating their journey towards empowerment and recovery.
You will be responsible for undertaking evening outreach, developing the approach to further meet the needs of the women we support, creating, promoting and developing an evening drop in service in our Stockton building and supporting outreach across Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland. Additionally, you will actively engage with local organisations and contribute to multi-agency support efforts.
There will be a requirement to undertake evening, outreach and out of hours work.
Driving License essential
Please note that this role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Key Responsibilities
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Service User Assessment: assist in the delivery of initial service user assessments using relevant screening and assessment tools to identify and respond to the specific needs of women. Co-create, promote and develop a weekly evening drop in space with women in Stockton and develop a programme of intervention for the drop in space. Run and review the drop in approach to develop best practice and operating procedures.
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Case Management: assist project workers to manage caseloads, contributing to co-produced action/support plans, and making referrals to other agencies as needed. Undertaking a duty officer role in the Stockton office on set days to support wider Liberty project delivery and women who attend the office without appointments
Qualifications and Skills:
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Level 3 (NVQ or A level) or equivalent in social care or another relevant discipline or equivalent (may consider non-related Level 3 qualification or equivalent and relevant work experience).
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Relevant experience in providing support to disadvantaged populations, particularly women who have experienced abuse, harm or exploitation.
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Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and best practices in working with individuals facing multiple disadvantages.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Knowledge of local and national policies related to women at risk of harm, abuse, and exploitation.
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Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle (if required).
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Commitment to upholding and maintaining safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Closing date 24th February 2025
Job Description & Application Form
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Family Intervention Coordinator (fixed term 12 months)
Part Time 21 hours per week. Salary £25,168.50 Pro Rata Per Annum. (£15,101.10 for 21 hours per week)
A Way Out are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced person to fill the below role of Family Intervention Coordinator:
The beneficiaries of this project are the family members of clients we are working with in our adult services and across our schools’ programmes.
The role of the Family Intervention Coordinator is to support families to understand the causes and consequences of their family members presentations and behaviour, learn to identify and manage risks, develop communication strategies and skills such as problem solving, boundary setting and self-care. The role also offers families the opportunity to understand the programmes and interventions undertaken by their family members and provides a mechanism to support any interventions undertaken by their family member.
There will be some required to undertake evening, outreach and out of hours work.
It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, or the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
Driving License essential.
Qualifications and Skills.
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Level 3 Certificate in Work with Parents / Foundation degree/HND in family support work. or equivalent in social care
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A good understanding of the client group including knowledge of child development, positive parenting and key aspects of family relationships.
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Social worker or family worker role, particularly working with families and / or vulnerable adults.
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Knowledge and experience of Child and Adult Safeguarding practice (and willingness to undertake any further relevant training).
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Experience of delivering family mediation
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Identifying and assessing need using screening and assessment tools.
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Experience of designing and implementing support packages to meet the needs of the family.
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Experience of taking a multi-agency approach and working in partnership with public and voluntary sector organisations.
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Experience of coordinating and delivering a service across a multi discipline environment.
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Experience of working to targets.
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Experience in using Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Power point and Excel.
Closing Date 23rd February 2025
Person Specific Job Description Application Form
Adult Project Worker (fixed term 12 months)
Full Time 35 hours per week £25,168.50 pa
Would you like to be part of an innovative approach to improving life chances for men and women who experience multiple disadvantages?
As an Adult Project Worker you will be an integral part of our Horizon adult service team, working collaboratively to achieve defined project outcomes. Your role will involve providing essential and trauma informed support to women and men across the Tees Valley who have experienced abuse, harm, or exploitation, focusing on their holistic well-being and facilitating their journey towards empowerment and recovery.
You will be responsible for conducting initial assessments, developing and co-developing interventions, case management, daytime, and evening outreach activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of service users. Additionally, you will actively engage with local organisations and contribute to multi-agency support efforts.
Please note that this role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Driving License essential.
Qualifications and Skills
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Level 3 (NVQ or A level) or equivalent in social care or another relevant discipline or equivalent (may consider non-related Level 3 qualification or equivalent and relevant work experience).
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Relevant experience in providing support to disadvantaged populations, particularly men and women who have experienced abuse, harm or exploitation.
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Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and best practices in working with individuals facing multiple disadvantages.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Knowledge of local and national policies related to women and men at risk of harm, abuse, and exploitation.
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Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
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Commitment to upholding and maintaining safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Closing Date for Applications is 16th February 2025.
Person Specific Job Description Application Form
Adult Project Worker - Accommodation Specialist
Full Time 35 hours per week £27,846 pa
A fantastic opportunity to work for an amazing charity in a rewarding role.
As an Adult Project Worker at A Way Out, with a particular focus on accommodation for our clients. You will require skills, knowledge and understanding of the housing sector, specifically on tenancy and homelessness legislation. You will be an integral part of our Horizon adult service team, working collaboratively to achieve defined project outcomes. Your role will involve providing essential support to women who have experienced abuse, harm, or exploitation, focusing on their holistic well-being and facilitating their journey towards empowerment and recovery. You will be responsible for conducting initial assessments, developing interventions, case management, outreach activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of service users. Additionally, you will actively engage with local organisations and contribute to multi-agency support efforts.
If you are passionate about supporting women and committed to A Way Out’s values of Love, Hope and Freedom, this is the role for you.
Please note that this role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Level 3 (NVQ or A level) or equivalent in social care or another relevant discipline or equivalent (may consider non-related Level 3 qualification or equivalent and relevant work experience).
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Relevant experience in providing support to disadvantaged populations, particularly women who have experienced abuse, harm or exploitation.
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Knowledge of working with housing organisations and women at risk of homelessness.
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Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and best practices in working with individuals facing multiple disadvantages.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Knowledge of local and national policies related to women at risk of harm, abuse, and exploitation.
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Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
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Commitment to upholding and maintaining safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality.
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