Domestic Abuse Advocate

Job Title : Domestic Abuse Advocate

Location : Sandwell (travel required)

Salary : £24,761.88 - £26,872.22

Hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Contract :
Permanent

Occupational Requirement :
This post is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9 (Part
1) of the Equality Act 2010.

We are recruiting a compassionate and committed Domestic Abuse Advocate to provide frontline, trauma‑informed support to victims of domestic violence and abuse assessed as standard to medium risk.

You will manage a caseload and deliver high‑quality casework, advocacy, and emotional support, empowering survivors to increase their safety, understand the dynamics of abuse, and regain control of their lives. The role involves close partnership working within a multi‑agency framework, including safeguarding children and adults.

This is a fully office‑based role with some off‑site working as required.

• Provide one-to-one support, advocacy, advice and safety planning for victims of domestic abuse
• Carry out risk and needs assessments using recognised tools
• Manage a caseload, ensuring accurate and timely case recording
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and contribute to multi-agency meetings
• Refer and work jointly with specialist services, including IDVAs, where risk escalates
• Support clients through criminal and civil court processes when required
• Facilitate group work sessions (face-to-face and online)
• Promote awareness of healthy and unhealthy relationships
• Maintain a strong focus on safeguarding, empowerment and survivor-led practice

You will be empathetic, resilient and highly organised, with a strong commitment to challenging domestic abuse and supporting survivors.

Essential requirements include :

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and / or children
• Professional experience working with victims of domestic abuse
• Experience managing complex caseloads and risk
• Strong communication, advocacy and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Experience of group work, multi-agency working, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and motivational interviewing is highly desirable