Domestic Abuse and Complex Needs Support Worker

Domestic Abuse and Complex Needs Support Worker

Location: Covering South Nottinghamshire
Hours: 30 hours over four days, Monday to Friday - flexibility to choose your four working days
Contract: Temporary until March 2027, with a possible extension subject to funding

Supporting Futures is recruiting for a specialist women’s charity seeking a Support Worker to support women experiencing domestic abuse alongside homelessness, substance misuse and/or involvement with the criminal justice system.

• Build trusting relationships with women experiencing complex and overlapping needs

• Manage a caseload, providing trauma-informed, person-centred support

• Complete risk assessments, including DASH, and develop individual safety and support plans

• Help women access accommodation, healthcare, mental health support, substance misuse services and legal advice

• Accompany women to appointments and advocate on their behalf

• Work closely with housing providers, safeguarding teams and other specialist agencies

• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service monitoring

• Strong experience supporting adults with complex needs

• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse - this is essential

• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and safety planning

• Experience managing a caseload and working with multiple agencies

• A compassionate, non-judgemental approach and the ability to engage women who may face barriers to accessing support

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

• Enhanced DBS clearance

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.