15 Oct
Hestia Housing Support
London Borough of Ealing
**_We are Hestia. We make a difference._**
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an
equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of
services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental
Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower
individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.
**The service you will work in….**
Ealing DAS consists of one refuge, housing up to 12 women and their children
who have fled domestic abuse. The service also offers a floating support
service for survivors in the borough.
**A day in this role looks like….**
As a Refuge Worker**** at Hestia,
you will play a crucial role in our Domestic
Abuse Support**** service. Your contributions will directly influence the
lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and
independence.
A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to dobe
responsible for are:
* To work with women in co-producing a ‘Support and Safety Plan, with a focus on the individuals strengths to meet their chosen goals.
* To fulfil our obligations and responsibilities to inform, and work with any relevant statutory bodies, for example; Social Services regarding Child Safeguarding issuesconcerns and to follow the Hestia Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
* To provide casework which identifies and build in appropriate support of the individuals housing needs, including supporting them in establishing move on accommodation.
**Why Hestia?**
Joining Hestia means more than just a job; its an opportunity to be part of
something bigger. We offer a supportive,
inclusive and resolution driven work
environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of
our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally
while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise,
and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:
* Experience of working with people with a range of different support needs, aspirations for their future and associated risks
* Experience of delivering high quality floatingoutreach support services to people with a range of needs and risks
* Good knowledge of welfare benefits and housing options and legislation related to statutory duty
* Knowledge of health and safety relevant to role as a Floating Support Worker and working in Service Users homes
* An ability to undertake client-focused key working, support planning and risk assessments to maximise Service Users independence
* Good understanding of the range of issues, diagnoses, and treatment relevant to the client group including mental health and substance misuse
* Commitment to equal opportunities and to promoting service users rights, privacy, dignity, choice, and control
* Ability to liaise with external professionals to inform and develop Service Users support package
* Willingness to actively engage in undertaking relevant personal development and training
* Ability to travel throughout the Borough of operation.
* Previous experience of using computer-based systems to accurately record work and client details
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this position – (Only Female applicants please).
**Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great
people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are
committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and
value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and
communities bring to our organisation.
**We are a disability confident employer**
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the
employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a
guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the
minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide
reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and
throughout your employment with us.
**Safeguarding Statement**
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults,
children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect
all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake
internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with
Hestia.
_We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high
volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date.
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure
their application is considered._
▶️ Refuge Worker (Hiring Immediately)
🖊️ Hestia Housing Support
📍 London Borough of Ealing