Domestic Abuse Housing Advocate — Crisis & Resettlement Support

Southern Domestic Abuse Service; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Stop Domestic Abuse is seeking a part-time housing support worker to provide crisis intervention and advocacy to victims/survivors accessing the Housing and Homelessness Service. The role includes preparing information and supporting access to safe accommodation within dispersed housing provisions.

Applicants should have trauma-informed approach experience and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and local authorities. The post is permanent and requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to victims/survivors accessing the Housing and Homelessness Service.
• Work with colleagues to increase knowledge and develop responses to victims/survivors through training sessions, including council colocation.
• Provide resettlement support to victims moving on from Stop Domestic Abuse safe accommodation.
• Support victims in understanding housing options to prevent homelessness and secure safe accommodation.

Job description

Stop Domestic Abuse is seeking a part-time housing support worker to provide crisis intervention and advocacy to victims/survivors accessing the Housing and Homelessness Service. The role includes preparing information and supporting access to safe accommodation within dispersed housing provisions.

Applicants should have trauma-informed approach experience and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and local authorities. The post is permanent and requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.