Advocate – Forest

Job in New Forest, Lyndhurst, Hampshire County, SO43, England, UK

Listing for: Southern Domestic Abuse Service

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-03

Job specializations:

Social Work
Crisis Counselor, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Non-Profit & Social Impact

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

Position: Housing Advocate – New Forest
Location: New Forest

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Main purpose and scope of the job

Working within dispersed accommodation provided by Eastleigh District Council to provide intensive support to the victim / survivor and their child(ren) living within the properties.
Providing high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to victims / survivors who access the Housing and Homelessness Service.
Working with colleagues to increase knowledge and develop responses to victims and survivors of domestic abuse through formal and informal training sessions, including colocation within the council.
Providing resettlement support to victims of domestic abuse moving on from Stop Domestic Abuse safe accommodation.
Supporting victims to understand their housing options to aid in the prevention/relief of homelessness and access or maintain suitable, safe accommodation.

Available Posts

New Forest

Reference Number: STOPDA
809

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours Per Week: 22.5 (Working within Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am - 5pm)

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Appointment will be on merit alone.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

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