Domestic Violence Support Worker​/Domestic Abuse Advocate

Overview

Domestic Violence Support Worker / Domestic Abuse Advocate – frontline advocacy role providing trauma-informed, person-centered support to individuals affected by domestic abuse. Responsible for risk assessment, safety planning and case management within a multi-agency environment.

Salary: £24,761 to £26,872 per annum + Benefits
Location: Sandwell, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (37.5 hours per week)

Note: If you’ve previously worked in related roles, we’d like to hear from you (examples include Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Violence Caseworker, Community Advocate, Family Support Worker, IDVA/ISVA, Domestic Abuse Navigator, etc.).

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Domestic Violence Support Worker / Domestic Abuse Advocate to join a specialist community service supporting individuals experiencing domestic violence and abuse. You will manage a varied caseload, delivering risk assessments, safety planning and tailored support plans using a trauma-informed and survivor-focused approach. You will work closely with partner agencies, contributing to multi-agency safeguarding responses.

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, resilient and motivated, with experience of supporting vulnerable adults and families while empowering survivors to make informed choices and move towards a life free from abuse.

• Providing Frontline Support:
  Deliver high-quality one-to-one and group-based domestic abuse support
• Case Management:
  Manage a caseload including risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning and case reviews
• Risk Assessment:
  Identify and assess risk using evidence-based tools and safeguarding frameworks
• Multi-Agency Working:
  Work within MARAC and local partnership arrangements
• Advocacy:
  Support service users to access housing, legal, health and community services
• Court Support:
  Accompany clients to criminal and civil court where required
• Group Facilitation:
  Deliver structured group work to raise awareness and empower survivors
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate, confidential case records and reports
• Safeguarding:
  Follow child and adult safeguarding procedures at all times

Essential

• Previous experience supporting victims or survivors of domestic abuse
• Experience of managing a caseload of vulnerable individuals
• A background in safeguarding adults and children
• Ability to work within a multi-agency framework
• Strong communication, advocacy and report-writing skills
• Competence using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Experience facilitating group work
• Knowledge of MARAC processes and domestic abuse legislation
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and motivational interviewing

• Mileage allowance
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to group clinical supervision
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Wellbeing day
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Time off in lieu when required

This role requires a DBS check.

Job reference: AWDO-P14384