Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,000 per annum + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P13958 |
Summary
Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker - Multiple Compound Needs Service
An excellent opportunity for a passionate and resilient Support Worker to provide trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs, helping them achieve safety, stability, and independence.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Domestic Violence Practitioner, Women’s Support Worker, Refuge Support Officer, Housing Support Worker, Complex Needs Practitioner
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. This includes all women whose legal gender is female, including those who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
SALARY: £29,000 per annum + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Working 12 hour days (including half an hour unpaid break), 4 on 4 off, 8 am to 8pm
LOCATION: Bexhill, East Sussex
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker to provide vital support to survivors with multiple and compound needs including mental health challenges, homelessness, substance misuse, and offending behaviour.
As a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will work across both residential and community settings to assess needs, reduce risk, and empower survivors to rebuild their lives. You will engage with multiple agencies to deliver integrated, person-centred support and ensure access to safe accommodation.
The Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker role requires empathy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and trauma-informed care, making a genuine difference to the lives of those who have experienced abuse.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker include:
• Provide Person-Centred Support: Deliver tailored, trauma-informed assistance to survivors with complex needs
• Complete Risk Assessments: Identify, record, and manage risks to ensure survivor safety and wellbeing
• Develop Care Plans: Create bespoke action plans to address housing, health, and social needs
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with external agencies to coordinate wraparound support and referrals
• Deliver Programmes: Facilitate key-work sessions and structured activities promoting independence and recovery
• Promote Safe Environments: Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive residential setting
• Encourage Empowerment: Support survivors in developing life skills and accessing community resources
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and data entries in line with GDPR
• Crisis Intervention: Use de-escalation and PMVA techniques to manage challenging situations safely
• Safeguarding Compliance: Operate within safeguarding and health and safety frameworks at all times
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
• Due to the gender specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
• Proven experience of supporting survivors of domestic abuse or individuals with multiple and complex needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of working in residential or community-based support settings
• Understanding of housing, benefits, and advocacy processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in crisis situations
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
Desirable
• Experience of managing or supporting within a refuge or supported accommodation service
• Knowledge of DAHA accreditation standards
• Understanding of the criminal justice system and partnership working
• Relevant qualification in social care, housing, or related discipline
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre employment process for any successful candidate.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13958
Full-Time, Permanent Social Care / Social Work Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Bexhill, East Sussex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
An excellent opportunity for a passionate and resilient Support Worker to provide trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs, helping them achieve safety, stability, and independence.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Domestic Violence Practitioner, Women’s Support Worker, Refuge Support Officer, Housing Support Worker, Complex Needs Practitioner
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. This includes all women whose legal gender is female, including those who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
SALARY: £29,000 per annum + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Working 12 hour days (including half an hour unpaid break), 4 on 4 off, 8 am to 8pm
LOCATION: Bexhill, East Sussex
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker to provide vital support to survivors with multiple and compound needs including mental health challenges, homelessness, substance misuse, and offending behaviour.
As a Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will work across both residential and community settings to assess needs, reduce risk, and empower survivors to rebuild their lives. You will engage with multiple agencies to deliver integrated, person-centred support and ensure access to safe accommodation.
The Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker role requires empathy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and trauma-informed care, making a genuine difference to the lives of those who have experienced abuse.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker include:
• Provide Person-Centred Support: Deliver tailored, trauma-informed assistance to survivors with complex needs
• Complete Risk Assessments: Identify, record, and manage risks to ensure survivor safety and wellbeing
• Develop Care Plans: Create bespoke action plans to address housing, health, and social needs
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with external agencies to coordinate wraparound support and referrals
• Deliver Programmes: Facilitate key-work sessions and structured activities promoting independence and recovery
• Promote Safe Environments: Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive residential setting
• Encourage Empowerment: Support survivors in developing life skills and accessing community resources
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and data entries in line with GDPR
• Crisis Intervention: Use de-escalation and PMVA techniques to manage challenging situations safely
• Safeguarding Compliance: Operate within safeguarding and health and safety frameworks at all times
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
• Due to the gender specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
• Proven experience of supporting survivors of domestic abuse or individuals with multiple and complex needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of working in residential or community-based support settings
• Understanding of housing, benefits, and advocacy processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in crisis situations
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
Desirable
• Experience of managing or supporting within a refuge or supported accommodation service
• Knowledge of DAHA accreditation standards
• Understanding of the criminal justice system and partnership working
• Relevant qualification in social care, housing, or related discipline
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre employment process for any successful candidate.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13958
Full-Time, Permanent Social Care / Social Work Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Bexhill, East Sussex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ