Domestic Abuse Caseworker

Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.This role requires a dislosure Scotland level 1 checkWe are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.Will you join us and make life better for cats?Responsibilities of our Lifeline/Domestic Abuse Caseworker:assessing referrals and admitting cats onto the serviceproviding pet advice and support to our volunteer foster carersworking with other stakeholders such as pet owners, domestic abuse support services, and internal Cats Protection employees or other agenciesextensive communication via phone, email and in person, as well as daily admin and extensive drivingAbout the Lifeline team:Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abusethe majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services.the service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.our team consists of a National Lifeline Manager, Lifeline Manager and Lifeline CaseworkersWhat we’re looking for in our Lifeline/Domestic Abuse Caseworker:good all-round experience of performing administrative duties in a busy serviceprevious experience supporting victims of domestic abuse in a support rolea strong understanding of the problems experienced by families fleeing domestic abuse with petsa confident self-starter who has had experience of working with volunteers and home visitinga full, manual UK driving license and comfortable driving a vanconfident handling cats of different temperamentsgood working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeWhat we can offer you:range of health benefits26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceSalary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeingand much more, which you can learn abouthere