Domestic Abuse Family Support Advisor

Red Snapper Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment is seeking an experienced Family Support Worker for an accommodation-based domestic abuse service. Based at Heathcote Building, the role focuses on supporting women and children to safe and independent living, with risk and needs assessments and personalised safety planning.

You will work in a structured setting, provide practical and emotional support, and work collaboratively with housing, social care and other services.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with women and/or children affected by domestic abuse.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable adults/children in safeguarding or accommodation settings.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality casework support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
• Manage a varied caseload and prioritise work.
• Develop individual and family support plans and personal safety plans.
• Carry out risk and needs assessments, including Teen DASH RIC where appropriate.
• Advocate with agencies including MARAC, courts, housing, social care and health.

Skills

Empathy

Caseload management

Communication

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Enhanced DBS

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365

Job description

Red Snapper Recruitment is seeking an experienced Family Support Worker for an accommodation-based domestic abuse service. Based at Heathcote Building, the role focuses on supporting women and children to safe and independent living, with risk and needs assessments and personalised safety planning.

You will work in a structured setting, provide practical and emotional support, and work collaboratively with housing, social care and other services.