Support Worker / Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.38 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | AWD online |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AWDO-C14285 |
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Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker – Multiple Compound Needs
An opportunity to support survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs within residential and community settings, delivering trauma-informed support, risk management, safeguarding and multi-agency working to improve safety, independence and wellbeing.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Domestic Abuse Practitioner, Women’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Worker, Refuge Support Officer, Housing Support Worker, Complex Needs Support 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: 13.38 per Hour / £153.84 per Shift (On-call payments for agreed rota participation)
JOB TYPE: Casual / Bank Staff / Sessional – must have flexibility to work as and when required
LOCATION: Bexhill, East Sussex
WORKING HOURS: Working 12 hour shifts, 8am to 8pm, including half an hour unpaid break
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a dedicated residential and community service supporting survivors with complex and multiple needs.
As a Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker you will deliver trauma-informed, survivor-centred support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse alongside challenges such as mental health needs, substance misuse, homelessness and offending behaviour.
The Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker role involves risk and needs assessment, care planning, one-to-one key work, group activities and multi-agency collaboration to promote safety, recovery and sustainable independence.
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a specialist service focused on safeguarding, empowerment and long-term positive outcomes.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker include:
Trauma-Informed Support Delivery: Providing safe, responsive and survivor-centred support within residential and community settings
Assessment And Risk Management: Completing needs and risk assessments and supporting survivors to reduce risk
Care Planning: Developing and maintaining bespoke support plans tailored to individual needs
Multi-Agency Working: Working collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate services around the survivor
Residential Environment Support: Creating and maintaining a supportive, enabling and safe living environment
Safeguarding and Safety: Promoting safeguarding, public protection and health and safety at all times
Practical Support: Assisting with benefits, housing applications, paperwork and access to external services
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records, daily logs and incident reports in line with GDPR requirements
Behaviour Management: De-escalating challenging situations and applying conflict resolution strategies
Structured Activities: Planning and delivering structured activities to support safe reintegration into the community
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse and survivor experiences
A strong understanding of multiple and compound needs
Previous experience working with vulnerable or complex individuals
Experience within residential or community-based support environments
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and public protection
Understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Ability to work in a trauma-informed way
Strong communication, report writing and interpersonal skills
Willingness to undertake relevant training, including First Aid
DESIRABLE
Experience within residential refuge or supported housing services
Knowledge of housing and benefits systems
Experience processing benefit or housing claims
Background in social care or social work
Experience supporting women with complex needs
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the additional barred list 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 and short Cover Letter 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-C14285
Sessional Social Care / Part-Time Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in 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.
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An opportunity to support survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs within residential and community settings, delivering trauma-informed support, risk management, safeguarding and multi-agency working to improve safety, independence and wellbeing.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Domestic Abuse Practitioner, Women’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Worker, Refuge Support Officer, Housing Support Worker, Complex Needs Support 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: 13.38 per Hour / £153.84 per Shift (On-call payments for agreed rota participation)
JOB TYPE: Casual / Bank Staff / Sessional – must have flexibility to work as and when required
LOCATION: Bexhill, East Sussex
WORKING HOURS: Working 12 hour shifts, 8am to 8pm, including half an hour unpaid break
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join a dedicated residential and community service supporting survivors with complex and multiple needs.
As a Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker you will deliver trauma-informed, survivor-centred support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse alongside challenges such as mental health needs, substance misuse, homelessness and offending behaviour.
The Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker role involves risk and needs assessment, care planning, one-to-one key work, group activities and multi-agency collaboration to promote safety, recovery and sustainable independence.
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a specialist service focused on safeguarding, empowerment and long-term positive outcomes.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Sessional Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Worker include:
Trauma-Informed Support Delivery: Providing safe, responsive and survivor-centred support within residential and community settings
Assessment And Risk Management: Completing needs and risk assessments and supporting survivors to reduce risk
Care Planning: Developing and maintaining bespoke support plans tailored to individual needs
Multi-Agency Working: Working collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate services around the survivor
Residential Environment Support: Creating and maintaining a supportive, enabling and safe living environment
Safeguarding and Safety: Promoting safeguarding, public protection and health and safety at all times
Practical Support: Assisting with benefits, housing applications, paperwork and access to external services
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records, daily logs and incident reports in line with GDPR requirements
Behaviour Management: De-escalating challenging situations and applying conflict resolution strategies
Structured Activities: Planning and delivering structured activities to support safe reintegration into the community
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse and survivor experiences
A strong understanding of multiple and compound needs
Previous experience working with vulnerable or complex individuals
Experience within residential or community-based support environments
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and public protection
Understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Ability to work in a trauma-informed way
Strong communication, report writing and interpersonal skills
Willingness to undertake relevant training, including First Aid
DESIRABLE
Experience within residential refuge or supported housing services
Knowledge of housing and benefits systems
Experience processing benefit or housing claims
Background in social care or social work
Experience supporting women with complex needs
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the additional barred list 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 and short Cover Letter 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-C14285
Sessional Social Care / Part-Time Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in 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