To provide emotional and practical support to victims, housed in dispersed refuge units. To maintain accommodation to a high standard. To be responsible for housing management task including: rents, voids repairs, health safety checks & other related task Internal and External Liaison and communication To communicate positively with colleagues and promote IDAS values and ethos across the organisation. To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals. To liaise with and train external agencies to increase public awareness of the issues surrounding domestic abuse. To promote the work of Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) modelling a high standard of professional behaviours. To represent IDAS at appropriate meetings and forums. To develop positive links with voluntary and statutory agencies. To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions pertinent to IDAS. Administration To keep clear and up to date records and information. To record all information on IDAS Case Management System. Other To participate (on a rota basis) in the delivery of a 24-hour helpline. To work on a flexible with some unsociable hours to meet the needs of the project. To participate in fundraising activities. To provide support and guidance to volunteers. To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the management team. Person Specification Outreach Worker – Qualities required Skills and Working with people experience Must have a proven track record of working with vulnerable people, preferably those affected by domestic abuse. Must have a proven track record of partnership working and have the skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with partners and stakeholders
To provide emotional and practical support to victims, housed in dispersed refuge units. To maintain accommodation to a high standard. To be responsible for housing management task including: rents, voids repairs, health safety checks & other related task Internal and External Liaison and communication To communicate positively with colleagues and promote IDAS values and ethos across the organisation. To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals. To liaise with and train external agencies to increase public awareness of the issues surrounding domestic abuse. To promote the work of Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) modelling a high standard of professional behaviours. To represent IDAS at appropriate meetings and forums. To develop positive links with voluntary and statutory agencies. To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions pertinent to IDAS. Administration To keep clear and up to date records and information. To record all information on IDAS Case Management System. Other To participate (on a rota basis) in the delivery of a 24-hour helpline. To work on a flexible with some unsociable hours to meet the needs of the project. To participate in fundraising activities. To provide support and guidance to volunteers. To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the management team. Person Specification – Outreach Worker Qualities required Skills and experience Working with people Must have a proven track record of working with vulnerable people, preferably those affected by domestic abuse. Must have a proven track record of partnership working and have the skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with partners and stakeholders
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