Outreach Worker, Adult Sexual Violence Worker & Domestic Abuse Advisor | Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland | Part Time | £13.38–£14.57 per hour
Working Hours: 17, 20 or 30 hours per week, depending on the position, with flexibility required
Our client is a specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence charity providing support, advice and guidance to survivors across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Role
There are multiple opportunities available across the charity’s domestic abuse and sexual violence services, including Outreach Worker, Adult Sexual Violence Worker and Domestic Abuse Advisor / IDVA positions.
Depending on the role, you will provide practical and emotional support to adults affected by domestic abuse, rape, sexual violence and sexual abuse. You will help survivors understand their options, access appropriate services and make informed decisions, while working collaboratively with partner agencies to address their needs and support their safety and wellbeing.
The positions offer opportunities for both qualified and experienced candidates, with trainee routes available for certain roles while completing the relevant qualification.
Available Positions
- Outreach Worker: 17 hours per week, £13.38 per hour
- Adult Sexual Violence Worker: 20 hours per week, £13.38 per hour
- Domestic Abuse Advisor : 30 hours per week, £13.38–£14.57 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the position, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing practical and emotional support, information and guidance to adults affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence
- Managing a caseload and carrying out risk assessments, safety planning, referrals and ongoing support
- Providing advice on legal rights, civil remedies, housing options, welfare benefits and other relevant services
- Advocating for clients and supporting them in accessing appropriate services, refuge accommodation and legal support
- Supporting clients through the criminal justice system, including explaining procedures and accompanying them to court where appropriate
- Working with high-risk clients and referring appropriate cases to Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs)
- Supporting survivors of rape, sexual violence and sexual abuse, including those who do not wish to access, or are unable to access, the criminal justice system
- Delivering one-to-one and group support sessions, including relevant support programmes
- Assisting with housing and tenancy issues, resettlement and support for families leaving refuge accommodation
- Working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary sector organisations to safeguard clients and improve access to services
- Following safeguarding procedures relating to vulnerable adults and children
- Maintaining accurate and confidential client records, including case notes, risk assessments, safety plans and support plans
- Monitoring client progress, recording service information and contributing to service statistics
- Keeping relevant agencies informed of significant changes in clients’ circumstances
- Responding to client feedback, suggestions and complaints in line with organisational procedures
- Promoting awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence through talks, training and other educational activities where required
- Contributing to team meetings, service development and relevant training
- Maintaining confidentiality and working in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
What We’re Looking For