Adult Domestic Abuse Workers

Talent Finder; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a Domestic Abuse Advisor in Harrogate to support vulnerable individuals and families. The role involves flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, and requires experience in support services. This part-time position offers £25,242.88-£27,474.72 pro-rata based on qualifications and experience. Note: Only female applicants are considered due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a paid or unpaid capacity with relevant support services.
• Understanding of abuse and its impact on individuals.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Satisfactory DBS check is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one support to clients.
• Conduct group sessions for support.
• Collaborate with multi-agency processes for client safety.
• Provide training and awareness sessions.

Skills

Experience working with support services

Understanding of abuse effects

Multi-agency working

Flexible working

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Domestic Abuse Advisor & Domestic Abuse Link Worker | Covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | Part Time | £25,242.88-£27,474.72 (pro-rata for part-time) depending on experience and qualifications.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people and their families?

If you are interested in supporting families whilst developing your skills and experience within an expanding Domestic Abuse Support Service, please apply today!

Our client is a domestic abuse and sexual violence charity, with a range of roles available across its service in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The employer is looking for qualified and unqualified workers. For qualified roles, there is an option to start the role as a trainee while completing the qualification.

There are multiple posts covering either Leicester City and/or Leicestershire County. Posts covering the County require the post holder to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Essential qualities

• Experience working in a paid or unpaid capacity with relevant support, information and advice service
• An understanding of abuse and the ways in which this can affect individuals
• An understanding of multi-agency working, including safeguarding procedures
• An ability to work flexibly, as required, including evening and weekend work
• Experience in using basic IT programmes, email and the internet
• Due to the remit of this work a satisfactory DBS is essential

Your main responsibilities

• To deliver one-to-one support
• To deliver group sessions
• Work with multi-agency processes to maintain the safety of clients
• To deliver training and awareness sessions with local practitioners

Due to the remit of the organisation to provide services to vulnerable women and children, and hence the sensitive nature of the work roles of the organisation, only female applicants for posts are considered, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I).

Deadline for applications: Thursday 25th September 2025 at 5pm.

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