Caseworker

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker specialising in Domestic Abuse to join the Multi-Crime team in Devon & Cornwall, working 37.5 hours a week., This role is home-based with egular travel to our office in Plymouth & throughout Devon and Cornwall. As a Domestic Abuse Caseworker you will:

• Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime (primarily domestic abuse) who accept ongoing support which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users


• Work alongside and oversee the casework management of a small number of volunteer supporters


• Liaise and actively engage with other local domestic abuse providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for survivors


• Take part in wider VS development around domestic abuse


• Working as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients
  
  Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?, Understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime and anti-social behaviour


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)


• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders


• Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role


• Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management


• Ability to use generic IT applications competently.
  
  Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.


Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working


• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays


• An extra day off for your birthday


• Pension with 5% employer contribution


• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments


• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts


• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance


• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support


• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression