Domestic Abuse Advisor; DAA)

Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is an independent specialist agency working in Trafford and Salford delivering services to adults and children who have experienced domestic abuse. TDAS is a specialist charity providing services to adults and children and young people experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

We provide both prevention and intervention services and raise awareness of domestic abuse through training, workshops and public forums.

To eradicate all forms of domestic abuse, creating a society where it is not tolerated and families can live safely.

“To enable people to break free from domestic abuse”.

This is achieved by meeting the following objectives:

• The provision of safe and supportive spaces and temporary accommodation for women and children who have or who are experiencing domestic abuse.
• The provision of community support services to those who have experienced domestic abuse.
• To advance the education of the public and those who work in partnership with the public, private, voluntary, community and social enterprise, in issues relating to domestic abuse including its nature, impact and causes.

Openness: TDAS create an open culture, provide transparent reporting, good fundraising and governance.

Person centred: TDAS provide coordinated, personalized and enabling services to everyone

Innovative: TDAS introduce new ideas, are creative and foreword thinking

Collaborative: TDAS work in partnership with key stakeholders to enable individuals to achieve a defined and common purpose

Empowering: TDAS empower our service users to become stronger, more confident, being aware of their rights and privileges and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

At TDAS, we believe that supporting our team goes beyond the workplace. We offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to promote wellbeing, security, and growth. These include generous annual leave, enhanced pension contributions, and access to wellbeing initiatives that support both physical and mental health. We also provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities, ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in their roles.

Our flexible working arrangements reflect our commitment to achieving a positive work-life balance, while our culture of recognition ensures that every contribution is appreciated

• A generous package including 34 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays (FTE), extra holidays, for long service
• Life assurance benefit
• 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee pension scheme with 5% employer contribution (after 3 months of employment)
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Professional and Personal Development
• Monthly Employee Recognition

To play an integral and active part in the community-based outreach support and community projects within Trafford including the delivery of TDAS domestic abuse programmes.

The role will provide support to individuals assessed as medium risk, as well as those who may escalatate to high risk.

You will work as part of a skilled, multi-disciplinary staff team and must be approachable and highly motivated in supporting and encouraging people experiencing domestic violence/abuse, using a trauma informed approach to make informed choices to determine their own future.

• Work with the Chief Executive Officer and other staff members to promote and support the development of TDAS.
• To adhere to TDAS Code of Conduct at all times.
• To attend staff meetings when required To work in line with, and follow, the policies and procedures of Safe in Salford & TDAS.
• To ensure that all TDAS policies and procedures are implemented and…