At a Glance
- Tasks: Support survivors of domestic abuse in a fast-paced housing service.
- Company: Join Touchstone, a multi-award-winning mental health charity in Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days leave, flexible working, and a personal wellbeing budget.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing support and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Touchstone is a multi-award-winning mental health and wellbeing charity operating in communities across Yorkshire. We believe that delivering excellence to the people we serve requires recruiting happy, empowered, and trusted staff who are supported to reach their potential.
Beacon Leeds is a partnership of three Leeds-based charities – Turning Lives Around (TLA), Touchstone and Inspire North. Beacon provides a city‑wide Housing Related Support accommodation service for vulnerable adults, couples and families to prevent homelessness and address housing need.
The postholder will work within a dynamic, fast‑paced housing support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. The role specialises in working with clients for whom housing, risk of tenancy breakdown and unplanned outcomes are a factor. The postholder must establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with a range of services and organisations across the Beacon partnership, whilst supporting a caseload of victim survivors.
Benefits
- Working for a diverse and inclusive organisation – 36% BME staff, 25% LGBTQ+ staff, 16% staff with a disability, plus staff and peer support networks
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 2 years) + 8 bank holidays (pro‑rata)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Personal wellbeing budget; access to counselling and a 24/7 confidential staff helpline
- Health and wellbeing activities and staff team away days
- Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay
- Additional day of leave as a celebration day or for health and wellbeing
- Learning and personal development opportunities
Application Information
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 08 February 2026
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly BME, LGBTQ+ and trans communities, and people with disabilities who are under‑represented within Touchstone. An applicant who discloses a disability and meets the essential criteria will be interviewed. Additional information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy.
We do not hold a sponsor licence and do not intend to offer sponsorship for this role; applicants must have or will have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation at the point of an offer. Please note that feedback is not provided to applicants who have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we encourage early application.
Beacon Housing Domestic Abuse Lead Practitioner in Leeds employer: Touchstone Support - Mental Health Charity
Touchstone is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. With generous benefits such as 28 days of annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and a strong focus on personal development, staff are supported in their professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in Leeds, this role offers the chance to work collaboratively within a dynamic partnership, ensuring that the voices of survivors are at the forefront of service delivery.
Contact Details:
Touchstone Support - Mental Health Charity Recruitment Team
