Domestic Abuse Outreach Specialist

Morgan Hunt; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt in Southampton is seeking a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to provide support, advice, and assistance to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. The role focuses on empowering victims to make positive choices and creating a safe environment, with community-based work, resettlement services, and collaboration with partner agencies.

You'll conduct safety planning and risk assessments, identify needs, escort clients to appointments, develop individual support plans, and

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or a related field.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning, support, and assistance to adults in the community.
• Work with relevant services to deliver initial advice and guidance.
• Identify and assess risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using a structured checklist.
• Escort clients to appointments and assist with safe transportation when necessary.
• Develop and regularly review individual support plans to meet client needs.

Skills

Social care experience

Advocacy

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

No formal education requirements; relevant experience valued

Job description

Morgan Hunt in Southampton is seeking a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to provide support, advice, and assistance to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. The role focuses on empowering victims to make positive choices and creating a safe environment, with community-based work, resettlement services, and collaboration with partner agencies.

You'll conduct safety planning and risk assessments, identify needs, escort clients to appointments, develop individual support plans, and