Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker

About the Role

Location:

Hampshire

Hours:

37 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 9:30am–5:30pm, Friday 9:30am–5pm)

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time
On-call:
Yes (rota-based)

Belmont Recruitment is working in partnership with a respected domestic abuse charity to recruit a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to support children, young people and adults affected by domestic abuse, both in the community and within refuge settings.

This is a trauma-informed outreach role focused on safeguarding, emotional recovery and breaking cycles of abuse. You will work directly with children, young people and their non-abusive parents, providing practical support, advocacy and safety planning, while working closely with statutory and voluntary partners.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group-based support to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse

Deliver safety planning, emotional support and advocacy within refuge and community settings

Support parents to strengthen the parent–child relationship and promote recovery

Work closely with schools to support attendance, transitions and emotional wellbeing

Deliver workshops and age-appropriate activities focused on healthy relationships, emotions and wellbeing

Liaise with Social Care, Police, Education, Health and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated support

Maintain accurate, confidential case records and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation

Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, providing out-of-hours crisis support and refuge admissions when required

About You:

You will have experience supporting children, young people and adults who are vulnerable or at risk, ideally within domestic abuse, safeguarding or family support services. You will be confident working independently, managing a caseload and building trusting relationships with families and professionals.

Essential Requirements

Experience working with children, young people and adults under stress or at risk

Strong safeguarding knowledge and trauma-informed practice

Ability to deliver 1:1 and group interventions

Excellent communication and record-keeping skills

Full UK driving licence and access to a car with business insurance

Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and on-call duties

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Why Apply?

Work for a values-led organisation committed to empowering adults and children

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people

Receive training, supervision and ongoing professional development

Join a supportive, specialist domestic abuse service

If you are interested in working with adults, children or young people in a domestic violence capacity and are based in the Hampshire area, please get in touch, as Belmont Recruitment may have a suitable role for you