Domestic Abuse Advocate (Sandwell)

TN United Kingdom; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate Domestic Abuse Advocate to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to victims of domestic abuse, working closely within a multi-agency framework to ensure their safety and well-being. Your expertise in case management and risk assessment will be vital in delivering tailored support plans, making a real difference in the lives of those in need. This position offers a chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while working in a supportive environment that values your commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with victims of domestic abuse in one-to-one and group settings.
• Ability to conduct risk and needs assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse.
• Manage a caseload including risk assessment and support planning.

Skills

Experience with domestic abuse victims

Case management

Risk assessment

Support planning

Group work facilitation

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

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Domestic Abuse Advocate (Sandwell), West Bromwich

Client: 2M Employment Solutions

Location: West Bromwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 535d2c6554df

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Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led.

This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service. The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a service to those at highest risk. You will be working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse.

Job Role

Job Title: Domestic Abuse Advocate (Sandwell)

Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), based in Sandwell

Salary: £20,167 - £22,320.42

Closing date: 18th November 2022

BCWA reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received.

All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Is this you?

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse on both one-to-one and in group work settings. You will carry a caseload that includes all aspects of case management including, risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes and case review.

Important Information

Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.

Employment Checks

As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to recruitment checks including Right to work in the UK. Under Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.

Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.

All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.