Job Title: Domestic Abuse Caseworker 

Organisation: Hillingdon Women's Centre 

Website URL: Home - Hillingdon Women's Centre (hillingdonwomenscentre.org)

Closing date: 21st September

Short job description: Hillingdon Women’s Centre is 100% led by and for women. We are feminists, passionate about championing social justice, challenging inequality and offering services that directly impact women's lives in Hillingdon and surrounding boroughs. We are seeking applications for the position of Domestic Abuse Caseworker, dedicated to assisting women aged 18+ seeking support for Domestic Abuse. 

As part of our work, we provide comprehensive support services for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse (DA) in Hillingdon. Our Specialist DA service offers personalised one-to-one support through dedicated Caseworkers. These Caseworkers conduct assessments to establish risk and well-being levels using the DASH SafeLives checklist and Empowerment Star assessment. They collaborate with the service user to develop a personalised safety plan, offering critical safety advice, assistance with accessing accommodation, referrals for legal advice, and connections to other statutory agencies, including the local authority, police, MARAC team, and mental health services. The role of the Caseworker is to inform women of their rights and options, empowering them to make informed decisions. This includes providing practical advice, dispelling myths, developing action plans, and offering longer-term support post-separation. The successful candidate will also be required to support the delivery of our Pathways to Healing DA recovery programme.

Location: This role is predominantly based at Hillingdon Women’s Centre, but there is flexibility to work from home depending on caseload needs

Hours: Full time, Mon- Fri. (part time working will be considered no less than 4 days per week)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £13.90 p/h

How to apply: Please apply via CharityJob here Domestic Abuse Caseworker | Hillingdon Women's Centre | | CharityJob where you'll find the full job description and person specification. You must send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.