Domestic Abuse Support Worker

About the apprenticeship

Duties

To gain skills and qualifications to:
• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals who are experiencing domestic abuse through both face to face and telephone support.
• To develop individual support plans which address the risk of harm, and to offer information, advocacy and signposting on a risk and needs led basis.
• Empower the client and assist them in recognising the dynamics of domestic abuse and support them to recover and regain control of their lives

Requirements

Skills

Person Specifications
Essential
• Basic Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing those experiencing Domestic
• Ability to communicate sensitively with individuals who may be distressed.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, Grade C and above for GCSE English and Mathematics
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• Flexibility to travel locally and cover other counties if needed.

Desirable Experience
• Welsh Speaking

Qualifications

Grade C and above for GCSE English and Mathematics

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Training provider:
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

Training provider course:
Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Adults)

About the employer

Domestic Abuse Safety Unit
1 post Flintshire and 1 post Denbighshire
Flintshire or Denbighshire
Flintshire
CH5 1QD

Disability confident

Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

In person, location to be confirmed