Independent social worker jobs in northumberland, north east england
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Job Title: Domestic Abuse Practitioner
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, flexibility required.
Salary: £27,921
Annual leave: 25 days plus back holidays and birthday leave
Benefits: - Monthly car user allowance
- Pension following 3-month probationary period of 5%
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Team Manager
Location: Hexham base, outreach working across Northumberland.
Relevant Background in working with adult victim/survivors and experience: children and young people.
Qualifications: Level 4 NVQ or CAADA IDVA training desirable. Successful applicant will be required to undertake additional training.
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service
NDAS provides support to all victims who have been the subject of domestic abuse/violence, supports them through the criminal justice system and offers relevant advice and assistance, both practical and emotional.
NDAS empowers victims to make decisions, increase their options, their confidence and safety. Prevention and awareness raising activities are also delivered across Northumberland and counselling to the children of our service users.
Established in 2003, NDAS has a track record of providing excellent services and is a key member of domestic abuse provision in Northumberland. We have a secure financial foundation and are looking forward to developing our team to continue to provide essential services in tackling domestic abuse.
This is a key role within NDAS managing our operational delivery team working across the county. We are looking for a motivated professional who is passionate about delivering the best possible prevention and support services.
OUR VALUES
Welcoming: We welcome you, whoever you are
Believing and accepting: We believe you, accept you and will not judge you. We do not discriminate
Understanding: We understand what you are experiencing. Our staff are here to listen
Protecting: We make sure you stay safe and will help you to make plans to ensure your safety
Empowering: We help you to find your voice and gain confidence and independence
United: Working with you, and with other local partner organisations, to find the right support
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide practical and emotional support to victims of domestic abuse/violence; including supporting them through the criminal justice system and providing guidance and assistance. The role also involves empowering victims to make decisions, increase their options, their confidence and safety.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing service delivery and performance
Provide an efficient, effective outreach service to all victims of domestic abuse/violence across Northumberland.
Establish the risks and the needs of the individual and deliver a service appropriate to that level of risk.
Develop and deliver individual support and risk management plans to address the risk of harm to victims.
Work with multi-agency partnerships with local agencies whose services victims may require, ensuring a coordinated community response.
Work in partnership with other agencies and to advocate for victims to ensure their needs are met.
Explain the intricacies of the criminal justice and family court systems to victims and give advice on how to proceed at different stages of the process.
Ensure that victims are aware of their rights to legal protection and to arrange for the provision of legal advice as required and accompany victims to appointments if appropriate.
Ensure the safety of the victim is paramount.
Attend MARAC meetings when needed, Case Conference, Core Groups and CAF meetings when required.
Liaise with other agencies as appropriate. Deliver training to colleagues and other professionals.
Work within Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services management system following all policies and procedures.
Provide statistical monitoring or reports as required to the planning officer.
Note and feedback to other agencies any consistent difficulties clients are having accessing their service.
Provide a service, which is sensitive to all cultural and other differences and needs.
Ensure that the views and experiences of the victims and agencies are sought actively and inform the development of the service.
Report any problems/difficulties/complaints to the Team Manager or CEO and participate in follow up investigations as required.
Managing Security
Maintain the security and well-being of victims of domestic abuse and to communicate immediately with the Team Manager/CEO any concerns regarding security.
Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and security, when working with service users, staff and external bodies.
General Duties
Contribute to the overall development of Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services, by attending team meetings and participate in training and development working groups as agreed by the post-holder and CEO. This will include training specific to working with victims of domestic abuse.
Contribute to the overall development of Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services, by the implementation of Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services. Develop effective and supporting working relationships with all Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services staff.
Contribute to the overall development of Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services, by adhering to Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services policies and procedures including equal opportunities and health and safety when meeting the needs of service users. Assist in and maintain effective communication, which promotes free flow of non-confidential information and issues within Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services, other agencies and members of the public.
Ensure that security of sensitive information is maintained and complies with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Whilst this job description attempts to cover the main duties of the post, it is not exhaustive. The Post-holder is, therefore, expected to undertake any other reasonable duties within their capabilities and the scope of the post as specified by the Service manager.
Applicants must complete an application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
PACT is one of the UK’s leading voluntary adoption agencies, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and has been at the forefront of adoption services for over 60 years.
We are currently looking for Independent Social Workers based in the following areas to undertake adoption assessments:
· Milton Keynes
· Bedford
· Peterborough
· Cambridge
· North London
Caseloads are flexible and can be arranged to fit around other commitments. We can offer a competitive rate for each assignment.
You must be SWE registered and have at least three years’ post qualifying experience, preferably in adoption or fostering, and have solid assessment skills. It is also important that you are willing to travel, and that you hold your own professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
For further details and information on how to apply, please visit our website.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK. No agencies please.
Registered Charity
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services
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Contract type: This is a permanent post with funding confirmed to 31st March 2026
Available posts: 2
Purpose:
Established in 2014, the National Counter Trafficking Centre runs several programmes across England and Wales. One of these is the Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service (ICTG) as outlined in Section 48 of The Modern Slavery Act 2015.
The legislation provides a duty to support all children and young people who have been trafficked and reside within one of these areas: Wales/Cymru, East Midlands, West Midlands Combined Authorities, Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire (including Bristol), Warwickshire, all London Boroughs, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (including Portsmouth and Southampton), Kent, Surrey, Essex, Greater Manchester, North and West Yorkshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.
We are currently recruiting for Support Workers based within one of the following areas:
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
Do you want to improve the lives of young people affected by modern slavery? Do you have immigration, social care, or criminal justice experience? Are you ready to join a passionate growing team and step up to this challenge? If your answers are yes, we want to hear from you.
If you are interested in applying for the role, you must have a current driving licence and use of a car or be able to manage extensive travel via pubic transport as there is the potential for extensive travel across our delivery sites. The the role will be Home Based; due to the nature of the work you must be able to identify a confidential space for you to carry out your day to day work.
What are the responsibilities of the Support Worker - Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service:
Support for Children:
Independent Child Trafficking Guardians support children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation, working alongside other professionals to ensure that children receive appropriate support in line with their needs.
Within this role you will:
- Support young people through short term pieces of work, for example groupwork and transition out of the service
- Work alongside ICTG's to deliver trips and activities for young people
- Support young people to engage with participation activities both within NCTC and as delivered by partner organisations
- Maintain up to date and accurate recordings on the children's electronic files.
- Identify and respond to safeguarding, alerting managers to concerns and completing actions as required
- Where appropriate contribute to national awareness raising sessions
- Contribute to the national on call rota
Home based with potential for extensive travel across all NCTC delivery sites.
More than 1000
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We're looking for someone to be the regional representative for Crimestoppers in the Avon and Somerset area, with specific responsibility for;
- Creation and delivery of local/county/regionally specific crime-based campaigns in partnership with law enforcement agencies, local committees and volunteers.
- Coordination of cross border and national activity in support of ROCU’S, the NCA and other bodies such as the GLAA.
- Identifying and maximising funding opportunities for our charity including RM post, campaign activity, Fearless workers and for Business Development.
- Enabling volunteer committees to develop so they can operate effectively and achieve their full potential.
- Act as Crimestoppers spokesperson for the region covered, regarding media interviews.
Criteria
Essential
- Project management i.e. scoping planning, implementation and delivery of projects
- Budget management experience
- Ability to spend time away from home to meet the needs of the role.
- Ability to work unsociable hours in line with the needs of the role.
- Ability to work to tight timescales, and to work within pressurised time critical and decision-making scenarios.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the commercial/ statutory sector in relation to campaigns/ media.
- Experience of working with volunteers and the third sector.
- Ability to liaise with senior and junior management within organisations to delivered relevant outcomes.
- Basic knowledge of policing practice.
- Experience of lone working
Please submit a CV and covering letter expressing your interest in the role.
Please submit a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.