Domestic and Sexual Violence Caseworker

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Domestic and Sexual Violence Caseworker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic abuse and sexual violence services in Newham

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

You will provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, helping them to improve their safety, wellbeing and independence. You will carry out comprehensive risk and needs assessments, develop tailored support and safety plans, and work closely with service users to empower them to make informed decisions about their future. You will also support individuals to access housing, healthcare, legal services and other community resources, ensuring their needs are met in a holistic and effective way. 

Working as part of a multi-agency network, you will build strong relationships with statutory and voluntary sector partners to advocate on behalf of survivors and promote positive outcomes. You will maintain accurate case records, contribute to safeguarding processes, and ensure all support is delivered in line with best practice, organisational policies and service standards. The role also involves raising awareness of domestic and sexual violence within the community and contributing to the ongoing development of services that support those affected by abuse.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

We are looking for a compassionate and resilient individual with experience supporting people who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other forms of trauma. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and safety planning, alongside the ability to build trusting relationships with survivors from a wide range of backgrounds. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with service users, partner agencies and other professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records while working in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident advocating on behalf of service users, using your initiative to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, combined with a trauma-informed and empowering approach, will be key to success in this role. Previous experience within domestic abuse, sexual violence, housing, safeguarding or support services would be highly advantageous.

Please note: This role is open to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.