Female* Domestic Abuse Support Worker
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Workers should be “violence-free in their own lives.” Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.
Salary: £26,000- £27,300 per annum - The normal starting salary for this role is £26,000. A higher starting salary may be offered to candidates who have significant and demonstrable skills and experience required for this post.
Location: Test Valley
Hours: Staffed 9am-5.00pm Monday to Friday. Staff will provide an on-call out of hours service, on a rota basis including weekends.
How to apply
For more details about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit our website https://www.findingfreedom.org.uk/who-we-are/ and return CV’s to [email protected]
We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.
Closing date: 8th July 2026 at 5 pm. Interviews will be held on Monday 13th July 2026. Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Overview
To provide support, advice and assistance to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.
The post-holder will work to empower and support women and children to make positive choices.
The post-holder will work as part of the safe accommodation team.
To participate in the delivery of the on-call out of hours service on a rota basis.
It is essential that the post holder has a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Responsibilities
To provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.
To provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence and abuse in accordance with FFFA values. This will include conducting key work sessions on a regular basis and keeping casework records up to date.
Qualifications
Good standard of general education
· Ability to work at NVQ (or equivalent) level III
· Further Education Qualification
· A recognised social work/housing/legal/ counselling or other relevant qualification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£27,300.00 per year
Work Location: In person
