Domestic Violence and Abuse Coordinator

BRC Jobs; Taunton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a Domestic Violence & Abuse Co-ordinator based in Taunton or Bridgwater, Somerset, with travel across the area. The role focuses on providing practical and emotional support to survivors and their children, helping them access safe accommodation and work towards independent living.

The post requires safeguarding knowledge, risk assessments, and strong communication. It is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £26,200.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and non-judgemental approach to helping vulnerable people.
• Ability to communicate clearly with survivors, children and professionals.
• Experience working in housing, social care or healthcare settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Complete needs and risk assessments and develop individual support plans.
• Carry out regular key work sessions and maintain case records.
• Support residents with housing, benefits, resettlement and move-on plans.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure safety and wellbeing of residents and children.
• Advocate for survivors and liaise with external agencies and support services.
• Provide information on legal rights and access to specialist support.
• Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Safeguarding

Communication

Housing experience

Job description

Domestic Violence & Abuse Co-ordinator

Location: Taunton or Bridgwater base, with travel around Somerset.
Salary: £26,200
Hours: 37.5
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives? We are recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated Domestic Violence & Abuse Co-ordinator to join a support service in Somerset.

You will provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children, helping them access safe accommodation, overcome challenges and work towards independent living.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Complete needs and risk assessments and develop individual support plans.
• Carry out regular key work sessions and maintain accurate case records.
• Support residents with housing, benefits, resettlement and move-on plans.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents and their children.
• Advocate for survivors and liaise with external agencies and support services.
• Provide information on legal rights and access to specialist support.
• Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support.

About You

• Compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental.
• Knowledgeable about domestic abuse and trauma.
• Experienced in supporting vulnerable people or those with complex needs.
• Confident with safeguarding, risk assessments and professional boundaries.
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Resilient, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 2, or willingness to complete within three months.
• Experience working within a housing, social care or healthcare setting.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own vehicle and business insurance.

Previous domestic abuse experience is desirable but not essential.