Domestic Abuse Service Support Worker; Female

Domestic Abuse Service Support Worker (Female*)
Gateshead

Hours
: 21 hours per week

* Please note
:
This post carries an Occupational Requirement (OR) for the post holder to be a female as exempted in The Equality Act 2010. Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer.

Are you a team player who can provide a personalised, risk-led and high quality community outreach service to women living with the impact of domestic abuse in Gateshead?

Within this role, you will carry a supervised caseload, providing 1-1 support, completing DASH Risk assessments and personalised safety and support plans. You will also support the delivery of group-work (through on-line video-conferencing and in community settings). You will attend multi-disciplinary meetings and court proceedings with and on behalf of the women that you support. You will deliver social events and promote peer and community support through our socials, groups and Facebook group.

• You must be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting individuals, having a heart for people and believing that everyone has the potential to change, given the right support and circumstances (Essential)
• To have perseverance and never give up hope in those who use our services, instilling that hope into their daily lives (Essential)
• Be in sympathy with the Christian ethos and values of the organisation (Essential)

Qualifications:

• Qualified to Level 3 or above (Essential)

Work Experience:

• Previous experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse, including needs and risk assessment, delivery of holistic support, working collaboratively with partner agencies (Essential)
• Experience using person centred support plans (Essential)
• Experience working in the safeguarding arena (Essential)
• Experienced in completing DASH risk assessments and safety plans (Desirable)
• Experience of participating in MDT meetings (Desirable)

In retur n, you will benefit from a supportive, creative environment and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills.

We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian ethos of Oasis Community Housing.

We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds to support a diverse workforce, including individuals with lived experience of homelessness.

Closing date for applications is Monday 11th May 2026