CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRACTITIONER

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JOB TITLE:                               CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRACTITIONER

LOCATION:                             MAINLY BASED OVER TWO SITES IN CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON

RESPONSIBLE TO:                   OPERATIONS MANAGER

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RESPONSIBLE FOR:     Assisting the Children and Young People’s Team Co-ordinator in the assessment of children and young people’s needs and delivering of the day to day running of services and programmes for women and children seeking to move on from the impact of domestic abuse.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: The Children and Young People’s Practitioner will be required to work 24 hours per week worked over 5 days.  Some out of hours/evening/early morning/weekend work may be required.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST: To provide holistic and specialist support to children and young people who have been victims of or witnessed Domestic Abuse.  To work alongside families overseeing their progress through a programme of activities and interventions, offering support and strategies to achieve against 5 outcomes:  Physical Survival, Safety and Security, Social Needs and Belonging, Self Worth and Esteem and Meaning and Purpose. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE – Essential

  1. Have a good understanding of, knowledge, and training in domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
  2. Have knowledge of civil and criminal law affecting victims of domestic abuse and their children.
  3. Understand safeguarding issues and the legal responsibilities surrounding these.
  4. Knowledge and understanding of National Standards for under 8s day care and Ofsted requirements.
  5. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of youth work.
  6. Understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
  7. Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practise.

Desirable

  1. Understanding of the remits and resources of relevant statutory bodies and voluntary agencies.

EXPERIENCE – Essential

  1. Work with a variety of ages of children and young people.
  2. Working in a team and on own initiative.
  3. Keeping written records and evaluations.
  4. Managing a case load.
  5. Facilitating /delivering group work.

Desirable

  1. Working with victims of domestic abuse.
  2. Working as an agency representative in external groups.

SKILLS – Essential

  1. A suitable child/youth related qualification e.g. NNEB, NVQ Early Years Child Care Level 3, Youth work qualification, teaching qualification.
  2. Paediatric First Aid qualification
  3. Ability to make professional, client-centred decisions using appropriate policies, procedures to guide those decisions
  4. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
  5. Have a driving licence and have a car that is available during working hours and must be suitable for carrying families in connection with their work.
  6. Ability to deliver specialist relationship/domestic abuse group work programmes to children and young people, or be willing to build on existing skills and undertake additional specialist training if required.
  7. The ability to develop positive working relationships with a wide age range of children.
  8. Ability to work flexibly under supervision in a small team whilst being able to effectively work on own initiative in the absence of a Manager.
  9. Computer literacy skills.
  10. Ability to manage own work load, with appropriate administrative and organisational skills.
  11. The ability to show initiative and be proactive when managing a case load and interacting with service users and partner agencies.
  12. Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
  13. Ability to communicate effectively with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
  14. Ability to assess, monitor and record outcomes effectively.
  15. Ability to be self motivated and the ability to motivate others.

Desirable

  1. Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  1. Compassion and empathy with the service user’s situation.
  2. Ability to act with integrity and respect when working with all service users, agencies and individuals.
  3. Flexibility, adaptability and initiative.
  4. An enthusiastic and positive approach.
  5. An optimistic attitude towards the possibility of personal growth and change. 

MAIN DUTIES

  1. Where requested by managers to act as Child Protection lead, keeping up to date on all Safeguarding issues, contributing to the updating of NVCFR Child Protection policy and advising other staff where necessary.
  2. Assess risks and needs of victims of domestic abuse and their children through the use of assessment tools and refer to other statutory or voluntary agencies as appropriate.
  3. Establish play sessions and prioritise work with regard to the individual needs of the children
  4. Ensure all children’s work and activities comply with Ofsted requirements.
  5. Work alongside each child/young person on case load to develop a person centred, needs led support plan that supports the to achieve against service outcomes
  6. Manage case load ensuring each child/young person receives the appropriate service individual to their needs
  7. Undertake preparation, delivery and evaluation of Children’s services, including therapeutic group work and programmes
  8. Undertake regular reviews and  oversee and monitor children and young people’s progress through services delivered
  9. Undertake regular monitoring, review and evaluation of group work, programmes and services delivered.
  10. Work with and support service users who are parents in relation to the needs of their children
  11. If required, provide nutritious meals for children in the absence of the parent
  12. Plan and assist in residential meal times, parties, outings, day trips and holidays
  13. Attend multi disciplinary meetings with other agencies for children, young people and adults on allocated case load
  14. Attend Case Conferences, Core groups and other related meetings/groups, providing written reports as required
  15. Be aware of Health and Safety requirements in all issues relating to children and to ensure that regular safety checks are made in line with NVCFR Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
  16. Assess injury/sickness and obtain medical attention for children if required.
  17. Assist in the daily running and security of the service.
  18. Liaise with staff and volunteers and statutory bodies and voluntary agencies as appropriate, having due regard to confidentiality.
  19. Keep and maintain records both electronic and paper based as appropriate and provide written reports where required.
  20. Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to the work
  21. Attend and contribute regularly to team development days, staff meetings, supervision and other team events
  22. As required cover staff holidays and sickness
  23. Undertake further training opportunities as appropriate.
  24. Any other duties as may be required by Trustees and managers from time to time.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRACTITIONER – Creche Worker

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JOB TITLE:                                       CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRACTITIONER – Creche Worker

LOCATION:                                      MAINLY BASED OVER TWO SITES IN CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON

RESPONSIBLE TO:                           OPERATIONS MANAGER

BASED SALARY: £20,929.00 pro-rata

RESPONSIBLE FOR:          Assisting the Children and Young People’s Team Co-ordinator in the assessment of children and young people’s needs and delivering of the day to day running of services and programmes for women and children seeking to move on from the impact of domestic abuse.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS:      The Creche Worker will be required to work 27.5 hours per week worked over 5 days (9.30am – 3pm).  Some out of hours/evening/early morning/weekend work may be required.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST: To be the Creche Worker, supporting the CYPP Coordinator to deliver creche and 1:1 childcare sessions to children and young people who have been victims of or witnessed Domestic Abuse. 

As Creche Worker you will work with the CYPP Coordinator to deliver a programme of activities and interventions that support achievement through the Refresh Programme and its’  5 outcomes:  Physical Survival, Safety and Security, Social Needs and Belonging, Self Worth and Esteem and Meaning and Purpose. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  1. Have a good understanding of, knowledge, and training in domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
  2. Have knowledge of civil and criminal law affecting victims of domestic abuse and their children.
  3. Understand safeguarding issues and the legal responsibilities surrounding these.
  4. Knowledge and sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted requirements.
  5. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of youth work.
  6. Understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
  7. Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practise.

Desirable

  1. Understanding of the remits and resources of relevant statutory bodies and voluntary agencies.
    1. Knowledge of Tapestry (EYFS).
    1. Ability to speak a second language. 

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  1. Work with a variety of ages of children and young people.
  2. Working in a team and on own initiative.
  3. Keeping written records and evaluations.

Desirable

  1. Working with victims of domestic abuse.
  2. Working as an agency representative in external groups.

SKILLS

Essential

  1. A suitable child/youth related qualification e.g. NNEB, NVQ Early Years Child Care Level 3, Teaching qualification, Childhood and Youth degree.
  2. Ability to make professional, client-centred decisions using appropriate policies, procedures to guide those decisions.
  3. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
  4. Ability to deliver specialist relationship/domestic abuse group work programmes to children and young people, or to be willing to build on existing skills and undertake additional specialist training if required.
  5. The ability to develop positive working relationships with women and a wide age range of children.
  6. Ability to work flexibly under supervision in a small team whilst being able to effectively work on own initiative in the absence of a manager.
  7. Computer literacy skills.
  8. Ability to manage own workload, with appropriate administrative and organisational skills.
  9. The ability to show initiative and be proactive when managing a case load and interacting with service users and partner agencies.
  10. Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
  11. Ability to communicate effectively with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
  12. Ability to assess, monitor and record outcomes effectively.
  13. Ability to be self motivated and the ability to motivate others.
  14. Ability to travel effectively around the county and beyond.

Desirable

  1. Have a driving licence and have a car that is available during working hours and must be suitable for carrying families in connection with their work.   
  2. Paediatric First Aid qualification.
  3. Food Hygiene certificate.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  1. Compassion and empathy with the service user’s situation
  2. Ability to act with integrity and respect when working with all service users, agencies and individuals.
  3. Flexibility, adaptability and initiative.
  4. An enthusiastic and positive approach.
  5. An optimistic attitude towards the possibility of personal growth and change. 
  6. Understanding and ability to be a Reflective Practitioner.

MAIN DUTIES

  1. Where requested by managers to act as Child Protection lead, keeping up to date on all Safeguarding issues, contributing to the updating of NVCFR Child Protection policy and advising other staff where necessary.
  2. Assess risks and needs of victims of domestic abuse and their children using assessment tools and refer to other statutory or voluntary agencies as appropriate.
  3. Establish play sessions and prioritise work with regard to the individual needs of the children.
  4. Ensure all children’s work and activities comply with Ofsted requirements.
  5. Support delivery of a person centred, needs led support plan that supports the child/young person to achieve against service outcomes.
  6. Support delivery to ensure that each child/young person receives the appropriate service individual to their needs.
  7. Undertake preparation, delivery and evaluation of creche work for Children’s services.
  8. Undertake regular reviews and oversee and monitor children and young people’s progress through services delivered.
  9. Undertake regular monitoring, review and evaluation of services delivered.
  10. Where required, work with and support service users who are parents in relation to the needs of their children.
  11. If required, provide nutritious meals for children in the absence of the parent.
  12. Assist planning for residential mealtimes, parties, outings, day trips and holidays.
  13. Where required attend multi-disciplinary meetings with other agencies.
  14. Where required attend Case Conferences, Core groups and other related meetings/groups, providing written reports as needed.
  15. Be aware of Health and Safety requirements in all issues relating to children and to ensure that regular health and safety checks are made in line with NVCFR Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
  16. Assess injury/sickness and obtain medical attention for children if required.
  17. Assist in the daily running and security of the service.
  18. Liaise with staff and volunteers and statutory bodies and voluntary agencies as appropriate, having due regard to confidentiality.
  19. Keep and maintain records both electronic and paper based as appropriate and provide written reports where required.
  20. Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to the work.
  21. Attend and contribute regularly to team development days, staff meetings, supervision and other team events.
  22. As required cover staff holidays and sickness.
  23. Undertake further training opportunities as appropriate.
  24. Any other duties as may be required by Trustees and managers from time to time.

Please apply here Job Application Form or email recruitment@eve.org.uk for an application form.

DOMESTIC ABUSE Family Support PRACTITIONER

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JOB TITLE:                              DOMESTIC ABUSE Family Support PRACTITIONER

LOCATION:                             MAINLY BASED OVER TWO SITES IN CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON

RESPONSIBLE TO:                  OPERATIONS MANAGER

SALARY: £21,988.00 pro-rata

REPONSIBLE FOR:  Assisting the CYPP and DAP Team Co-ordinators in the assessment of children and young people’s needs and delivering of day to day running of services and programmes for women and children seeking to recover and move on from the impact of domestic abuse.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: The Domestic Abuse Family Support Practitioner will be required to work flexibly 37 hours per week worked over 5 days.  Some unsocial/out of hours/evening work will be required, including the provision of On Call Buddy support to the out of hours team on a rota basis. This is a 1 year fixed term post in the first instance.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST: To provide holistic and specialist support to women, children and young people who have been the victims of Domestic Abuse.  To work alongside families overseeing their progress through a programme of activities and interventions, offering support and strategies to achieve against 5 outcomes:  Physical Survival, Safety and Security, Social Needs and Belonging, Self Worth and Esteem and Meaning and Purpose. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge:  Essential

  1. Extensive knowledge and training or a qualification in domestic abuse, with an understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
  2. Understanding of safeguarding issues and the legal responsibilities surrounding these.
  3. Knowledge of civil and criminal law affecting victims of domestic abuse and their children).
  4. Understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
  5. Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practise.

Desirable

  1. Understand the remits and resources of relevant statutory bodies and voluntary agencies.
  2. Knowledge of Welfare Benefits.
  3. Knowledge of specialisms e.g.  mental health, immigration, BME, housing, drugs/alcohol
  4. A social care related qualification.
  5. Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Experience:  Essential

  1. Extensive experience of working with women and children who have been/are victims of domestic abuse in Refuge and/or Community based programmes.
  1. Working with vulnerable adults and children, including those with complex needs.
  2. Working in a team.
  3. Keeping written/electronic records and evaluations.
  4. Managing a case load.
  5. Delivering group work.

Desirable

  1. Working as an agency representative in forums or steering groups.
  2. Lead facilitating group work.

Skills:  Essential

  1. A suitable child/youth related qualification e.g. NNEB, NVQ Early Years Child Care Level 3, youth work qualification, teaching qualification.
  2. Ability to work flexibly under supervision in a small team whilst being able to work effectively on own initiative in the absence of a Manager.
  3. Ability to make professional, client-centred decisions using appropriate policies, procedures to guide those decisions.
  1. Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal and able to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals including service users and professionals.  
  2. Computer literacy skills.
  3. Good listening skills.
  4. Ability to manage own workload, with appropriate administrative, prioritisation and organisational skills.
  5. The ability to show initiative and be proactive when managing a case load and interacting with service users and partner agencies.
  6. Ability to develop positive working relationships with a variety of individuals (e.g., women, children and families, colleagues, external agencies and other stakeholders).
  7. Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
  8. Ability to deliver specialist relationship/domestic abuse group work programmes to women, children and young people or be willing to build on existing skills and undertake additional specialist training if required.
  9. Ability to be self motivated and the ability to motivate others.
  10. Be able to travel extensively across the county and beyond.

Personal qualities: Essential

  1. Compassion and empathy with the service users’ situation.
  2. Ability to act with integrity and respect when working with all service users, agencies and individuals.
  3. Ability and willingness to work in a cooperative, collaborative, person-centred way using a range of tools including Motivational Interviewing, Cycle of Change, and Restorative Justice practices.
  4. Flexibility and initiative.
  5. An enthusiastic and positive approach.
  6. Able to demonstrate a ‘growth mindset’, an optimistic attitude towards opportunities for personal growth and change. 

MAIN DUTIES

  1. Where requested by managers to act as Child Protection lead, keeping up to date on all Safeguarding issues, contributing to the updating of NVCFR Child Protection policy and advising other staff where necessary.
  2. Assess risks and needs of victims of domestic abuse and their children using assessment tools.
  3. Build supportive, empowering relationships with women and children who have been victims of domestic violence and abuse.
  4. Establish play sessions and prioritise work regarding the individual needs of the children.
  5. Ensure all children’s work and activities comply with Ofsted requirements.
  6. Work alongside service users to develop a person centred, needs led Individual Development Plan that supports them to achieve against service outcomes by receiving the appropriate service individual to their needs.
  7. Undertake preparation, delivery and evaluation of Children’s services, including therapeutic group work and programmes.
  8. Undertake regular reviews and  oversee and monitor children and young people’s progress through services delivered.
  9. Undertake regular monitoring, review and evaluation of group work, programmes and services delivered.
  10. Work with and support service users who are parents in relation to the needs of their children.
  11. If required, provide nutritious meals for children in the absence of the parent.
  12. Assist service users in goal setting and achieving effective outcomes, including planned and safe move on.
  13. Manage service user case load ensuring each person receives the appropriate service to meet their needs.
  14. Liaise with other staff and volunteers involved in the delivery of services for clients, review and monitor engagement in activities and interventions and achievement against the outcomes.
  15. Undertake advocacy visits, as agreed with the CYPP and DAP Team Coordinators, with service users where specialist skills are needed.
  16. Liaise with other staff members and volunteers, statutory bodies and voluntary agencies as appropriate, having due regard to confidentiality and Information Sharing Protocols.
  17. Attend multi disciplinary meetings with other agencies for adults, children and young people on an allocated case load.
  18. Provide peripatetic services in other locations across Northamptonshire as and when required.
  19. Assist in planning and delivery of residential mealtimes, parties, outings, day trips and holidays where appropriate.
  20. Undertake preparation, delivery and evaluation of specialist group work suitable for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
  21. Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to the work.
  22. Keep and maintain records both electronic and paper based as appropriate and provide written reports where required.
  23. Attend Case Conferences, Core groups and other related meetings/groups, providing written reports as required.
  24. Be aware of Health and Safety requirements in all issues relating to children and to ensure that regular safety checks are made in line with NVCFR Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
  25. Assess injury/sickness and obtain medical attention for children if required.
  26. Assist in the daily running and security of the service.
  27. Attend and contribute regularly to team development days, staff meetings, supervision and other team events.
  28. Provide On Call Buddy back up on a rota basis. Supporting the out of hours management team with refuge issues where on call staff need backup, including attending the refuge and dealing with issues appropriate to your level of expertise and training when required.
  29. Cover staff holidays and sickness where required.
  30. Undertake further training opportunities as appropriate.
  31. Any other duties as may be required by Trustees or managers from time to time.

Please apply here Job Application Form or email recruitment@eve.org.uk for an application form.

DOMESTIC ABUSE PERPETRATOR PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR

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JOB TITLE:                   DOMESTIC ABUSE PERPETRATOR PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR

LOCATION:                  NORTHAMPTON

RESPONSIBLE TO:       DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Coordinating all perpetrator programme delivery including Evolve (28 week) Behaviour Change Programme, Make A Change (10 week) Early Response programme and Dating Detox Young People’s programme. 

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: The DAPP Coordinator will be required to work flexibly 37 hours per week worked over 5 days.  Some unsocial/out of hours/evening work will be required.

This is a two-year fixed term post in the first instance.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST: The DAPP Coordinator/s will work to coordinate the delivery of a trauma informed service as part of the SHE project. Working as part of a team, you will work with male and female perpetrators of domestic abuse in order to end/change their abusive behaviour whilst putting the safety of women and children first.

Alongside colleagues within Eve and partner organisations across the county, you will ensure a collaborative approach to all aspects of service delivery by:

  • Contributing to the effective delivery of SHE (Safe, Healthy and Empowered).
    • Contributing to the evaluation of SHE, including supporting perpetrators to participate and collation of routinely collected data.
  • Support the achievement of contract Key Performance Indicators.
  • Work in partnership with colleagues to ensure a collaborative approach to delivery.
  • Health and Safety and Risk Management.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and codes of practice.
  • Be a role model of the values through own example.
  • Assist in the development of the service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – QUALITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Our ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence, family support work and relevant training and experience in delivery and/or facilitation of DAPPs.  They will be able to demonstrate understanding of the requirement of a DAPP and understand the effects of Domestic Abuse on men, women and children, with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting.

ESSENTIAL

  1. Comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse and how it affects men, women and children with experience of working with perpetrators.
  2. Experience of facilitating group work programmes.
  3. Relevant training and experience in delivery/facilitation of DAPPs.
  4. Experience of working directly with a wide range of people in a service provider role.
  5. Experience of collecting and systematically recording management information and routinely collected outcome data.
  6. Risk assessment and management.
  7. Case management.
  8. Working collaboratively with partner agencies.
  9. Highly effective inter-personal and communication skills, with an ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
  10. Able to form working relationships quickly and work within professional boundaries with the proven ability to work effectively, cooperatively and flexibly with others both on a 1:1 basis and as part of a team.
  11. Competent IT skills in Word and Excel.
  12. Able to work effectively within a team to deliver programmes.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  1. Sensitivity to group dynamics and an ability to engage groups and individuals to participate fully in relevant programmes.
  2.  Integrity with the ability to cope well under pressure and be able to demonstrate self-control.
  3. Ability to maintain boundaries so that learning can take place within the group.
  4. Positive outlook and an ability to remain motivated.
  5. Able to work effectively to deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS – ESSENTIAL

  1. Good standard of secondary education with qualification in GCSE English or equivalent.
  2. Excellent IT skills.
  3. Willingness and ability to undertake and pass the relevant training for Accredited Programmes (this may involve residential training).

DESIRABLE

  • Qualification in housing management, social work, nursing or teaching.
  • NVQ Level 3 or above.
  • A Level English Language or equivalent.
  • Recognised training in domestic abuse e.g., Safe Lives.
  • Ability to speak a second language.
  • Experience of working with a computerised case management system.

OTHER

  • Support the development and review of policies and procedures, creating clear expectations and providing pathways for two-way communication, discipline and a safe, positive environment.
  • Support Development Manager in Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and Risk Assessment and Management; ensuring an excellent level of response to safeguarding and other safety risks and needs.
  • Support Development Manager to enable DAPP team to risk assess and manage all safeguarding work. 
  • Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to the work.
  • Ensure compliance with the Organisation’s equal opportunity and diversity policies.
  • Be free from any criminal conviction, which would conflict with the responsibilities of the post.
  • Be able to deal with information on a confidential basis.
  • The post holder will be required to undertake evening and weekend working and will have a full driving license, or the means to travel frequently and extensively throughout the county in order to deliver groups.

MAIN DUTIES

Development, delivery and monitoring of Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme (DAPP)

  1. Work with Development Manager to develop, enhance and expand the service. Representing Eve at external meetings, networking locally to develop contacts and services whilst raising SHE DAPP’s profile. 
  2. Work to ensure and maintain RESPECT accreditation of DAPP.
  3. Undertake specialised assessments (including risk) and management of Service Users and provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
  4. Work with the team, under the direction of Line Manager to ensure effective delivery against project outcomes.
  5. Responsible for developing and maintaining de-selection procedures and ensuring that these are followed correctly.
  6. Liaise with Police, Adult Safeguarding, Children’s Safeguarding and other statutory bodies as required.
  7. Undertake administrative duties as required, ensuring that all Service User data is collated and input into relevant systems to ensure that data on delivery is captured and reported in accordance with project outcomes and stated policies and procedures.
  8. Work effectively with colleagues and other partners to ensure that service users experience a seamless service.
  9. Undertake regular supervision meetings with DAPP staff in accordance with NVCFR policies and procedures.
  10. Ensure team members are fully trained in all aspects of delivery relevant to their role and the DAPP.
  11. Take a lead for the department on establishment and service initiatives and requirements including risk and assurance, equalities, audit and compliance and communication.
  12. Attend joint team/project meetings where required.
  13. Work with stakeholders to ensure project outcomes, grant expectations, best practice and learning is captured and used to develop delivery.
  14. Stay aware of trends and best practice in the delivery of DAPP.
  15. Manage recordings of DAPP group work.

Safeguarding

  1. Work proactively to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
  2. Respond to safeguarding and any other concerns in accordance with policies and procedures.


SHE Evaluation, Research and Development

  1. Contribute to internal and external research projects under direction and supervision.

Training and Development

  1. Take responsibility for continuing self-development and participate in training and development activities.
  2. Participate effectively and actively in monthly 121 meetings and annual appraisal activity.
  3. Undertake extensive training to ensure fully equipped to deliver DAPP effectively and to required standards.
  4. Attend and contribute regularly to team development days, staff meetings, supervision and other team events.

Miscellaneous

  • All employees have a responsibility and legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both Service Users and staff is kept accurate, confidential and secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1988 and 2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
  • Keep and maintain records both electronic and paper based as appropriate, according to policies and procedures and provide written reports where required.
  • Assist in the daily running and security of the service.
  • Cover staff holidays and sickness where required.
  • Any other duties as may be required by Trustees or managers from time to time.

Supervision Model

  • Development Manager supervises DAPP Co-ordinator every 6 weeks.
  • Non managerial group supervision provided every 6 weeks to Front Line Workers by DAPP Co-ordinator.
  • Development Manager supervises team staff every 12 weeks.
  • Team group Clinical Supervision every 4-6 weeks.
  • Practise Management every 4-6 weeks.

Team Staff:

DAPP Facilitator Team.

Please apply here Job Application Form or email recruitment@eve.org.uk for an application form.

Evolve Behaviour Change Programme Sessional Programme Facilitator

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Job Title: Sessional Programme Facilitator

Hours: 4 hours per week minimum (flexible approach required)

Salary: £17.94 per hour (based on 4 hours per session)

Location: Northampton

Accountable to: Chief Executive via the Programme Coordinator

Vetting requirements: An Enhanced DBS will be required

Job Purpose: To undertake individual sessions and co-facilitate structured group work with men and women who are participating in the Evolve Behaviour Change Programme (Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme) who may self-refer or be referred to the organisation from any other agency. To work in a way that prioritises the safety of women and children. The post holders are expected to work in line with the Respect National Service Standards for domestic violence prevention services.

Key Responsibilities

Client Work and Liaison

  • To co-lead a structured behaviour change group work programme for men who have been abusive towards an (ex) partner.
  • To conduct behaviour change work with men and women who have been abusive in their intimate relationships in a way that shows an understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children.
  • To conduct individual meetings with clients and other professionals as necessary.
  • To represent the Evolve programme and promote its work.
  • To assist and support sessional workers/volunteers working with the Evolve pathway.

Administration

  • To assist in the collecting/providing of information needed for monitoring purposes.
  • To maintain appropriate client records.
  • To provide assistance in producing statistical and other reports on work done to meet the requirements of funders and the Board of Trustees and co-operating in the on-going evaluation of Eve’s DVPP services.
  • To undertake evaluation and questionnaires with men and women using the Evolve service.
  • To complete facilitator training including abusive behaviours of male perpetrators, safer working strategies and developing effective working relationships with male perpetrators of domestic violence.

General Duties

  • To participate in regular support and supervision.
  • To perform as part of a team, attending and participating in regular team meetings, attend appropriate training courses and participate in skill sharing sessions within the team.
  • To at all times adhere to relevant legislation, good practice and policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities.
  • To support the coordinator with additional duties required by the project.
  • To undertake other duties as reasonably requested.

Please email recruitment@eve.org.uk for a full job description and an application form.

WELLBEING SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR

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An exciting opportunity has become available in our friendly, dynamic and supportive team for a passionate, highly motivated and skilled Wellbeing Service Co-ordinator. This post will be situated in the Wellbeing Team providing support that enables women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse to lead full, satisfying and independent lives, facilitating development and rehabilitation of service users who may have mental and emotional issues, learning difficulties and physical disabilities by delivering specific needs-led, trauma-informed interventions. 

JOB TITLE:                                        WELLBEING SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR

LOCATION:                                       BASED OVER TWO SITES IN CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON

RESPONSIBLE TO:                           DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS:      30-37 hours/week

                                                          This is a Permanent position

SALARY:                                            £26,010.00/annum pro rata

REPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting the Development Manager in the delivery of agreed therapeutic programmes and activities that meet the identified needs of all our service users including children and young people; offering practical support to enable and empower service users to carry out their day-to-day activities.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: The role holder will be required to work 30-37 hours per week flexibly over 5 days.  Some unsocial/out of hours/evening work will be required, including the provision of On Call Buddy support to the out of hours team on a rota basis.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST: To provide support that enables women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse to lead full, satisfying, and independent lives, facilitating development and rehabilitation of service users who may have mental and emotional issues, learning difficulties and physical disabilities by delivering specific needs-led, trauma-informed interventions. 

Therapeutic qualification (must have) – i.e. BACP Counsellor, Coach, Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapy, Behavioural Sciences to degree or equivalent level.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Danusia Huh, Business and Marketing Manager at recruitment@eve.org.uk and we will send you a full job description and an application pack.   

Female On-Call Worker

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Job Title: On Call Worker

Location: Northampton

Responsible to: Operations Manager

Main purpose of the post: eve provides a service for victims of Domestic Abuse. The On- Call Team will provide out of hours cover for the following areas:

  • Resident issues
  • Refuge maintenance issues
  • Admission to refuge
  • Advise and Signpost those seeking refuge
  • Answer calls from professionals (the latter are usually between 4 and 6 pm).

The On-Call Team support vulnerable women and children who are fleeing domestic abuse to access safe, supportive services providing best practice needs-led support, sound information, advice and guidance that adheres to comprehensive policies and procedures. Women and children fleeing domestic abuse often have a wide range of complex additional support needs, which may include mental health issues, drug, and alcohol issues etc

eve has a growth mind set and believes that with appropriate support to recover and rehabilitate from the trauma of domestic abuse service users can develop confidence, self-esteem and resilience and can live lives that they choose for themselves and their families.

Responsible for: Covering out of hours phone calls to the 24-hour number on a mobile phone including receiving and responding to resident calls from the refuge houses and calls from professionals. This post includes attendance visits to the refuge when necessary.

Working arrangements: The worker will be part of a designated team, each working seven days. This can be covered flexibly in agreement with other workers within the team. A minimum total of shifts per year will be calculated once the number of workers within the team is known *example 6 workers = a minimum of 8 shifts per year. Cover is from 5pm – 9am Monday – Friday and 4.30pm Friday – 9am Monday. This includes Bank Holidays that fall within the week of on call duties, including daytime cover for Bank Holidays that fall on weekdays.

Cover does not necessarily need to be from the post holder’s home – the calls are diverted to a mobile number – the post holder must respond appropriately to all calls, also being able to attend the refuge within 20 minutes.

Calls may be received at any time of the day or night, and the worker must be available to deal with these, and to attend the refuge in Northampton when necessary.

QUALITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential

  1. Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
  2. Experience of working with adults with a range of needs i.e. mental health, drug/alcohol dependency etc.
  3. Ability to respond empathically to vulnerable women via the telephone and in person
  4. Ability to make risk assessments and make appropriate mitigations to reduce risks to self and others
  5. Ability to take clear and relevant notes with a good understanding of confidentiality
  6. Ability to use IT software packages effectively, particularly Microsoft Office.
  7. Availability, flexibility, and ability to work alone without supervision
  8. Able to drive and have use of car
Desirable
  1. Understanding of domestic abuse
  2. Experience of work within the community
SPECIFIC DUTIES
  1. To provide support, information and crisis management to individuals living in eve managed accommodation.
  2. To offer telephone support and information out of hours. To communicate on highly sensitive subject matter.
  3. To liaise and work with professionals from other agencies
  4. Liaise with eve daytime staff at the beginning and end of each day/shift to provide service user briefings and updates following out of hours phone contacts and call outs.
  5. Assess needs of the client and where appropriate liaise with other agencies currently involved
  6. Keep and maintain records as appropriate and provide written reports where required.
  7. Attend refuge in response to resident calls – including resident crises, fire, and alarm re- setting, and attending to emergency maintenance issues.
  8. Submit time sheets and other information in accordance with eve policies and procedures.
  9. To attend regular staff meetings and act upon decisions agreed.
On call duties – details
  1. Be available via a mobile phone to which all calls to our on-call number are diverted.
  2. Answer and respond appropriately to calls from professionals, usually received between the hours of 4pm and 6pm.
  3. Answer and respond appropriately to emergency calls from eve managed properties (fire, utility problems, resident emergencies etc.) and visit the refuge to deal with these issues as appropriate. This may involve re-setting fire alarms, dealing with resident crises or accessing contractors for emergency maintenance issues.
  4. Answer and respond appropriately to calls from agencies (including Police and statutory agencies) wishing to find refuge places for those fleeing domestic abuse.
  5. Answer and respond appropriately to calls from victims of domestic abuse wishing to find a place of refuge.
  6. Undertake risk assessment procedures to ensure the safeguarding of staff, service users and other professionals at all times.
  7. Make appropriate use of on call support team for back up when required; full training will be given.
  8. On Call workers are usually only required to attend the refuge or other eve premises when dealing with resident emergencies, house emergencies, admission to refuge, attending supervision/ staff meetings or training.
Working with Service Users
  1. Build supportive, empowering relationships with women and children who have been victims of domestic violence and abuse, adhering to eve’s values, Professional Code of Conduct and working with the needs presented.
  2. Liaise with other staff and volunteers, statutory bodies and voluntary agencies as appropriate, having due regard to confidentiality and Information Sharing Protocols
Policies and Procedures
  1. Support the development and review of policies and procedures to enable On-Call team by creating clear expectations and providing pathways for two-way communication, discipline and a safe, positive environment
  2. Support Operations Manager to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and Risk Assessment and Management to ensure an excellent level of response to safeguarding and other safety risks and needs.
Administration
  • Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to the work
  • Keep and maintain records both electronic and paper based as appropriate and provide written reports where required
Miscellaneous
  • Assist in the daily running and security of the Out of Hours service
  • Attend and contribute regularly to team development days, staff meetings, supervision, and other team events
  • Cover staff holidays and sickness where required
  • Undertake further training as required
  • Any other duties as may be required by Trustees or managers from time to time.

TRAINING – please read carefully as this is important!

Prior to commencement of duties reflected in this job description, a comprehensive training programme will be delivered.

The post holder must attend all training sessions, which will usually be delivered over three sessions per week for up to 7 weeks, lasting up to 3 hours per session. Whilst these are usually delivered within the hours of the on-call post (i.e. after 4pm) if the post holder is available and willing, some training may take place during the normal working day.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

On Call Worker

Hours              On average seven days (Mon – Sun inc = a shift) per *every 6 weeks covering the out of hours service which operates Monday – Thursday from 5pm to 9am the next day, and at weekends from Friday 4.30pm through to Monday 9am. A minimum of 8 shifts per year (using the *example in section Working arrangements)

Payment         £2,684.00 per annum for one week in 4, plus travel expenses. Payment will be made monthly. This payment includes 100 worked hours @ £9.00 per hour. Additional payments at the normal hourly rate of £9.00 will be paid for hours worked over and above 100.  Training hours are paid at £10.00 per hour.

In Addition     An additional £26.50 is paid for hours worked on a bank holiday outside of 9am – 5pm

  • An additional £38 is paid for a bank holiday shift (9am – 5pm)
  • Any additional shifts covered (excluding swaps, holiday/sickness cover) from Monday – Friday inclusive will be paid at £26.50 per shift
  • Any additional Saturday or Sunday shift covered (excluding swaps, holiday/sickness cover) will be paid at £38 per day.

Holidays:        On Call staff are entitled to paid holidays of 5.6 weeks pro rata per year.

Holiday pay is based upon the *average number of hours pay received over the previous 12 weeks (in which On Call Workers were paid).

*To calculate your average hourly rate, only the hours worked and how much was paid for them should be counted. Take the average rate over the last 12 weeks. If no pay was paid in any week, count back a further week, so that the rate is based on 12 weeks in which pay was paid.

A working rota will be drawn up six monthly. Staff are required to negotiate with their line manager and others on the team if working times clash with planned holiday. Bank Holidays will be covered between the on-call team.

Sickness:       The On-Call team are expected to cover for each other in the event of sickness. All sickness is monitored.

On Call workers are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) providing all NVCFR policies and procedures and statutory guidelines are adhered to.

DBS:               An enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Notice period: 4 weeks on either side

Probationary period: 6 months

Smoking:        Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge operates a no-smoking policy for all staff.

Work permit/NI number: Before appointment applicants will need to demonstrate to Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.