Domestic Abuse Advocate

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Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Location:

Stockport, Greater Manchester
Salary: £27,467 per annum

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Contract:

Temporary until April 2027
Working Pattern:
Hybrid, with some home-based working and travel across Stockport

Employment Type:

Full-time

About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a dedicated service supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide person-led, strengths-based and holistic support, helping people improve their wellbeing, build resilience, increase independence and, most importantly, stay safe.
You will act as a key point of contact for individuals requiring support, helping them identify their own solutions and develop personalised plans to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
The role will involve working across a range of community locations within Stockport, alongside some home-based working.

Key Responsibilities
As a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will:

Provide comprehensive information, advice and practical support to people experiencing domestic abuse.
Work with individuals to identify their strengths, needs and personal goals.
Develop and co-produce personalised support plans focused on positive outcomes.
Help individuals build confidence, resilience and independence.
Identify and reduce risks associated with domestic abuse.
Support people during periods of crisis and help reduce the likelihood of future crisis situations.
Explore and develop informal support networks and connections within the community.
Provide a holistic approach to support, considering physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing.
Work assertively and creatively to engage individuals who may be difficult to reach.
Provide appropriate challenge, advice and guidance to promote positive and healthy relationships.
Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
Work collaboratively with partner organisations, statutory agencies and other professionals.
Maintain accurate records and complete relevant data and monitoring requirements.
Work flexibly in response to the needs of the service and the people being supported.
Undertake lone working, including visiting individuals in their homes and community settings.

About You
We are looking for someone who has a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable people and understands the impact domestic abuse can have on individuals and families.
You will ideally have:

Experience supporting people who have experienced domestic abuse, or experience working with vulnerable adults.
A good understanding of domestic abuse, its impact and the barriers faced by survivors.

Experience of delivering a person-led and strengths-based approach.
The ability to provide information, advice and signposting, including to people experiencing crisis or complex circumstances.
Experience developing personalised plans and working towards positive outcomes.
Strong risk assessment and safeguarding awareness.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with service users, professionals and statutory agencies.
The ability to build trusted and productive relationships.
A creative and solution-focused approach to supporting people.
The resilience and confidence to work with challenging and complex situations.
The ability to manage a demanding workload, prioritise competing demands and work flexibly.
Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
The confidence and willingness to work independently and undertake lone working.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business/work purposes, as regular travel across Stockport will be required.

What You'll Be Working Towards
Your support will help individuals and families to achieve:

Safer and healthier relationships
Reduced risk and fewer domestic abuse-related crises
Improved physical and mental wellbeing
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