Triage Worker - Domestic Abuse

Location: Fully Remote
Contract: Temporary - 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
DBS: Enhanced DBS essential

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Triage Worker to join a specialist LGBTQ+ domestic abuse service on a fully remote basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse, undertaking triage assessments and identifying safeguarding concerns. The service takes a specialist, by-and-for approach, so applicants must be part of the LGBTQ+ community and have an understanding of the barriers LGBTQ+ survivors may face when accessing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out initial triage assessments to understand individuals' circumstances, risks and support needs.

• Identify safeguarding concerns and assess risk relating to domestic abuse.

• Provide sensitive, trauma-informed support to survivors.

• Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services and resources.

• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

• Work in a person-centred way, ensuring individuals feel heard, supported and safe.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within domestic abuse or domestic violence services.

• Experience in a relevant role, such as an IDVA, domestic abuse caseworker, triage worker or domestic abuse practitioner.

• An understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and the impact of domestic abuse.

• Strong communication, assessment and organisational skills.

• An Enhanced DBS.

• Applicants must be part of the LGBTQ+ community, in line with the service's by-and-for model.

Additional Information

• Fully remote working.

• 3-month temporary contract.

• Immediate start available.

If you have relevant domestic abuse experience and are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.