Domestic Abuse Advocate

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Domestic Abuse Advocate
Location: Walsall
Salary: £24,784.50 - £26,872.22
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm - fully onsite

MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE

About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated Domestic Abuse Advocate to join our Community Domestic Abuse Support Service in Walsall.
This frontline role involves providing high-quality support, advocacy and practical assistance to women experiencing domestic abuse who are assessed as standard to medium risk. You will manage a caseload and work closely with partner agencies to ensure victims receive effective, trauma-informed and person-centred support.
The successful candidate will empower women to increase their safety, understand the dynamics of abuse, access relevant services and regain control of their lives.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong interpersonal skills, safeguarding knowledge and experience supporting vulnerable adults and children.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse
Complete risk and needs assessments and develop tailored support plans
Support women through safety planning and crisis intervention
Advocate on behalf of clients with external agencies and professionals
Attend multi-agency meetings, safeguarding meetings and court where required
Maintain accurate and confidential case records
Facilitate support groups and awareness sessions
Work collaboratively with safeguarding partners and community services
Support women to access housing, legal, health and wellbeing servicesAbout You
You will ideally have:

Experience supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse
Experience working with vulnerable adults and children
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment
Excellent communication and advocacy skills
The ability to manage a varied caseload effectively
A trauma-informed and non-judgemental approach
Strong partnership working skills
Essential Requirements

Full UK driving licence
Access to your own vehicle for work purposes
Enhanced DBS check
Eligibility to work in the UKImportant Information
Due to the nature of this role, this post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The role may occasionally require evening or weekend work to meet service needs.
Please note this role is office and community based and is not suitable for hybrid working.

Benefits

Mileage allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional leave entitlement after 3 years' service
1 wellbeing day per year
Annual leave purchase scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Clinical supervision support
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
TOIL for approved overtime
Staff wellbeing and engagement events

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer