At a Glance
- Tasks: Support survivors of domestic abuse, providing tailored emotional and practical assistance.
- Company: Respected charity dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, wellbeing days, training opportunities, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel across accommodation sites; female applicants only.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with vulnerable adults and knowledge of domestic abuse support required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
A well-established and highly respected charity is seeking a passionate Domestic Abuse Intervention Support Worker to join its supported accommodation service in Sandwell. The organisation delivers specialist, trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse, helping individuals and families rebuild their lives, improve their wellbeing and move towards long-term independence.
As a Domestic Abuse Intervention Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living within safe accommodation. You will manage a caseload of residents, carrying out risk and needs assessments, developing tailored support plans and delivering both one-to-one and group-based interventions. You will provide practical and emotional support around housing, welfare benefits, safety planning, safeguarding, financial wellbeing and access to specialist services.
Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you will advocate on behalf of service users, promote recovery and resilience, and support individuals to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence. This is a rewarding frontline role based in Sandwell, with travel required across accommodation sites.
Requirements:
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults within domestic abuse, homelessness, supported housing, care or related support services.
- Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
- Experience managing caseloads and developing person-centred support plans.
- Ability to engage and support clients with complex needs in both one-to-one and group settings.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) and evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Due to the nature of the service, this position is open to female applicants only under the provisions of Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Additional wellbeing day.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Mileage allowance and pension contribution.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
Male Domestic Abuse Support Worker employer: Hays
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