Join our team
Are you passionate about ending domestic abuse and social injustice? Can you help ESDAS not only to sustain its current life-saving services but also to thrive in a challenging world? We are looking for committed individuals who want to play their part in ending the social injustice of domestic abuse and violence.
We have a number of full time positions available at ESDAS - but part-time or Job Share will be considered for the right candidate.
Roles available are: Housing IDVA, Short Term Assessment Team Worker and Outreach Worker
Our current job opportunities can be found below.
Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
The Housing IDVA will work within the Outreach Team at ESDAS providing an advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients for whom housing, and risk of tenancy breakdown is a factor.
You will receive support and training and a salary of between £24,000 to £26,000 for a 35 hour week
The post is an 18 months fixed term post, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position after 18 months.
Post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1
A full driving licence and use of a reliable car for work purposes is essential.
You will be based at our office in Redhill and also local housing departments/associations within East Surrey.
For further information (including a full Job Description and Person Specification) please read the Candidate Pack
Outreach Worker
Working within a team to offer a domestic abuse outreach service. This role includes multi agency and joint working in response to domestic abuse including partnership working with the police. Enabling and encouraging clients to take advantage of all services relevant to resolving their problems such as legal advice, housing and benefits rights, education, medical treatment, counselling etc. Assist clients in gaining access to existing services or professionals who can provide appropriately skilled help.. Understanding risk and safeguarding issues and acting appropriately in relation to risk at all times.
You will receive support and training and a salary of between £24,000 to £26,000 for a 35 hour week
The post is an 18 months fixed term post, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position after 18 months.
Post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1
A full driving licence and use of a reliable car for work purposes is essential.
You will be based at our office in Redhill but will be required to travel to meetings when necessary within East Surrey.
For further information (including a full Job Description and Person Specification) please read the Candidate Pack
Short term outreach and assessment worker
The short term outreach and assessment worker sits within the OutreachTeam and is the first point of contact for all new referrals into ESDAS. The first contact involves carrying out an initial risk and needs assessment and safety plan with survivors of domestic abuse and will then provide further support or advocacy or reallocate cases to the outreach team as appropriate.
You will receive support and training and a salary of between £24,000 to £26,000 for a 35 hour week
The post is an 18 months fixed term post, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position after 18 months.
Post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1
You will be based at our office in Redhill.
For further information (including a full Job Description and Person Specification) please read the Candidate Pack