Domestic Abuse Support Worker

9 months contract with a Local Authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Offer practical and emotional support to those impacted by domestic abuse and/or stalking.
  
  


• Manage a caseload, ensuring timely completion of assessments, support plans, safety plans, and regular reviews.
  
  


• Assist clients in maintaining their tenancies and living independently within the community.
  
  


• Conduct thorough needs and risk assessments to identify support requirements and safeguarding issues.
  
  


• Develop and maintain effective support plans tailored to each client's needs.
  
  


• Help clients access housing, welfare benefits, healthcare, employment, education, and training opportunities.
  
  

• Experience in supporting vulnerable adults, families, or individuals facing domestic abuse, homelessness, safeguarding concerns, or complex social issues.
  
  


• Proven ability to manage a caseload and implement support plans to achieve positive outcomes.
  
  


• Qualification in Housing, Social Care, Community Support, Domestic Abuse Services, Safeguarding, or a related field.
  
  

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week, with a requirement to work on-site 5 days a week.
  
  


• An enhanced DBS check is required.
  
  


• Location: Trinity House, 20 Church St, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LY, United Kingdom.
  
  


• Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
  
  


• The application deadline is 26th October 2026. Apply as soon as possible.