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Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) is one of the largest locally based housing organisations in the East Midlands. Across the region we manage over 9,000 homes; house more than 15,000 tenants; provide over 1,500 bed spaces for people with support/care needs, in over 250 properties; and provide more than 500,000 hours of care and support each year.

Umuada is one of our domestic abuse refuges for women and children who are no longer able to remain safely in their home. We have an opportunity for a part time Support Worker to join Umuada, to help survivors of domestic abuse to live a life free from fear.

On a practical level we need Support Workers who have a working knowledge of the benefit system, and can provide support with benefits, regarding housing and resettlement. You will also provide support for our survivors’ to help them access work, volunteering and educational opportunities, to enable them to pursue independent lives. In reality, the role is so much more – offering a friendly, compassionate face, a cup of tea and the time, patience and understanding to empower our survivors to realise their potential and move on to a life free from risk of further abuse. You may be required to support in the community and attend appointments including court appointments.

This is a part time role for 24 hours per week, based in Nottingham. The hours will be worked across Monday-Saturday 9am to 6pm, but flexibility is required as this may be subject to change in the future.

No two days are the same. The close-knit team are friendly and professional, and clearly care about the people they support. If this sounds like the right job for you, put your application in today.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Come work for us and enjoy all these benefits:

1. c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years service

2. Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1200 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.

3. Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by NCHA and includes life assurance cover

4. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

5. Free enhanced DBS check where applicable

6. £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member to work at NCHA

7. Employee Recognition Scheme

8. Great learning & development and qualification opportunities

9. Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers

10. Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors

All successful candidates will be required to take a numerical and literacy test prior to the interview.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

For a full job description and to apply, please visit our website