Adult Domestic Abuse Support Worker about Adult Domestic Abuse Support Worker

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• Created 17 July 2025
• Closing date 16 September 2025
• Pay £24,000-26,000 per year
• Hours 37.5 per week
• Reference NCCJ-70921
• Working Pattern Full Time
• Vacancy Category Social care support roles
• Service type Domestic violence and abuse services
• Area King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
• Driving licence required Yes
• Overseas Sponsorship Licence Offered No
• Does the role involve personal care? No
  

Description

Pandora Project is a specialist domestic abuse charity providing support and advice to women and children who are affected by current or historic domestic abuse. The purpose of the adult support worker role is to provide a supportive and confidential service to women aged 16 and over, affected by domestic abuse, as part of Pandora Project's adult outreach service.Duties and Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and provide appropriate one-to-one support to women affected by domestic abuse.  Assess the needs of clients in order to promote their well-being and safety.  Offer emotional support to all clients and practical support where necessary.  Develop and maintain effective partnership working with agencies.  Hold a strong commitment to safeguarding.  To work alongside other agencies, offering a wraparound support package.  Refer to other specialist services.  To keep accurate client records up to date using a secure online client record system.  To be an ambassador for Pandora Project.General Responsibilities To work as part of a team.  Manage own caseload and follow lone working procedures.  Undertake risk assessments to enable safe working practice.  Work in line with Pandora Project's policies and procedures.  Report any problems/difficulties/complaints to the line manager and participate in any Pandora Project JD Adult Support Worker Jan 2024 follow up investigations as required.  Ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.  Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure that professional boundaries are observed when working with clients, staff and external bodies.  Develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with all Pandora Project staff.  Be committed as part of the team to providing an excellent level of support to clients.  Attend all meetings or training as requested by the line manager.  Attend regular individual and group supervision sessions as well as clinical supervision.  Be accountable for and review own practice using supervision and other opportunities for professional development.  To provide support as required to colleagues, including the induction of new staff, student placements and volunteers in conjunction with your line manager's requests.  Ensure that sensitive information complies with GDPR.

Essential Skills And Experience

Two years paid working experience of supporting vulnerable women.  A good understanding of domestic abuse and managing risk.  Ability to work in a supportive role whilst withholding professional boundaries.  Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and adults.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Non-judgmental and reliable.  Ability to work as part of a team effectively.  Ability to stay calm under pressure.  Experience of using Microsoft Applications, Word, Excel and Outlook.  Excellent organisational and time management skills.  Ability to work independently and the ability to prioritise workload.  Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle.Job Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
  

Locations
Our Office is located in Kings Lynn town centre.Apply by email recruitment@pandoraproject.org.ukContact detailsName The Pandora ProjectAddress NORFOLK CONSTABULARY - POLICE STATIONST JAMES STREETKING'S LYNNPE30 5DEUnited KingdomWebsite www.pandoraproject.org.ukView more about The Pandora Project