Domestic Abuse Advocate

Role:            Domestic Abuse Advocate 

Location:     Walsall

Contract:     Permanent 

Salary:         £24,000 - £26,000 ( Dependent on Experience)

Hours:         Monday - Friday 9am-5pm ( 37.5 hours)

A specialist support organisation is looking for a Domestic Abuse Advocate to provide frontline support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse within the community.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients experiencing domestic abuse
Complete risk and needs assessments and safety plans
Provide one-to-one support, advocacy, and practical guidance
Work closely with safeguarding teams and partner agencies
Support clients at multi-agency meetings and court where required
Facilitate support sessions and awareness work
Maintain accurate and confidential case records

Requirements

Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or children
Knowledge of domestic abuse, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice
Strong communication and advocacy skills
Level 3 qualification in a related fields 
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Enhanced DBS check requiredPlease note: Due to the nature of the role, this post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

If this sounds of interest, please call Ellie on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)