Jobs

We are regularly looking for talented individuals to join the Leeway team. Due to an increase in the level of service we are able to provide, we are currently recruiting for the following roles.

Click here to download our application form. Please send completed forms to admin@leewaynwa.org.uk

At Leeway, we pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive working environment. We believe it is important to create an atmosphere that makes everyone feel welcome, whether they are a member of staff, volunteer, service user, or someone from an external agency. We have a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of bullying, harassment, intimidation, and sexual harassment. Leeway has clear and robust policies and procedures to effectively respond to any complaints.

Salary: £25,803 (pro rata)

Hours: 18.5 hours

Leeway is recruiting the following role for an 18.5 hour’s per week Refuge Domestic Abuse Caseworker, based at Breckland Refuge

Benefits include – 6% pension contribution, training and continuous professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a day off for your brirthday, staff reward ½ day off between Decemeber and January, 6 weeks paid sick leave (after completion of probation), paid 30 minute lunch, 24 hour telephone counselling service, clinical supervision, , staff prize draws, gift vouchers, salary advance and loan schemes.

Job Purpose:

To provide an effective, supportive and confidential service for women and children requiring emergency temporary safe accommodation.
To provide crisis management, support and guidance to women who have experienced domestic abuse.
To ensure that the safe accommodation operational policies procedures are implemented and adhered to.
To ensure all statistical data is collated and maintained for stakeholders and funding bodies.
To support the Service Co-ordinator in developing the safe accommodation service to deliver the best possible outcomes for safe accommodation residents.
To participate in the out of hours on-call system for all Leeway safe accommodation.
Hours of work are on a rota basis between 9.30am-6.30pm Monday - Friday & Saturday 9.30am-130pm.

Essential Requirements

Relevant qualification or two years’ experience of working with women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse, for a statutory or voluntary agency.
Driving licence, Business insurance and ability to travel across Norfolk
Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
The Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to use Microsoft office, database systems case management and report writing.
To be flexible.
A full driving license, car business insurance & access to a car to travel.

Desirable Requirements