Job Description
Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) Support Worker
Location: South Nottinghamshire County (Ashfield, Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe & Mansfield)
Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 days
Salary: Juno Scale Point 17
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2027
Make a Real Difference to Women''s Lives
At Juno Women''s Aid, we believe every woman deserves the opportunity to live safely, recover from trauma and build the future she wants. We are looking for a passionate, compassionate and highly motivated SMD Support Worker to join our team and support women experiencing domestic abuse alongside severe and multiple disadvantage.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with women facing complex challenges such as homelessness, mental ill-health, substance use and involvement with the criminal justice system. You will provide specialist, trauma-informed support that empowers women to improve their safety, wellbeing and independence.
About the Role
As an SMD Support Worker, you will:
- Build trusting relationships with women experiencing domestic abuse and multiple disadvantage.
- Provide tailored emotional and practical support to help women achieve their goals.
- Complete risk assessments, safety planning and support plans.
- Advocate on behalf of survivors and help them navigate complex systems.
- Support access to accommodation, healthcare, substance misuse services, mental health support, legal advice and other specialist services.
- Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including MARAC and other partnership forums.
- Work collaboratively with housing providers, social care, safeguarding services and community partners.
- Promote survivor voice, empowerment and recovery.
What We''re Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.
- Experience working with survivors of domestic abuse, gender-based violence or related support services.
- A good understanding of trauma-informed and survivor-centred practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
- Strong advocacy, communication and partnership-working skills.
- Experience managing a caseload and delivering person-centred support.
- The ability to work independently while remaining a supportive team member.
Why Join Juno Women''s Aid?
At Juno, you''ll become part of a dedicated team committed to supporting women and children across Nottinghamshire. We offer:
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to women''s lives every day.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A values-led organisation committed to equality, empowerment and social justice.
- The chance to help shape and develop innovative services for women experiencing multiple disadvantage.
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
- Ability to travel across Nottinghamshire.
- Commitment to Juno Women''s Aid values and survivor-centred practice.
Occupational Requirement
This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the service and client group.
Join our specialist team supporting women to achieve safety, recovery and independence today.