Domestic Violence Senior Worker

Change Grow Live; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on support services in Coventry is seeking a Domestic Violence Senior Worker. This role involves advocating for victims of domestic abuse, working closely with local services, and providing training to staff. Candidates should have experience in substance misuse support and effective communication skills. The position offers a salary of £32,002.35 to £34,214.20, along with various employee benefits including holiday and wellness support.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Paid wellness hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the substance misuse or domestic violence sector.
• Knowledge of multi-agency working.
• Ability to work to deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Work with service users experiencing domestic abuse.
• Link with local domestic abuse services.
• Support Recovery Workers with service users.
• Design training on domestic violence.
• Attend multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of drug and alcohol issues

Communication skills

Team working and interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

Our core values are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our teams apply these daily offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

The Domestic Violence Senior Worker will work as part of the substance misuse service and enhance understanding of the needs of those who are or have been victim of domestic abuse with substance use needs. The post holder will support and advocate on behalf of victims of domestic violence improving the outcomes of victims (adults and children) of domestic abuse.

Where: Coventry

Hours: 37.5

Salary: 32002.35- 34214.20*

• Please note : Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small caseload of service users experiencing domestic abuse.
• Link in with local domestic abuse services and safe accommodation to reduce the barriers of victims of domestic abuse to access services and securing safe accommodation.
• Support other Recovery Workers who may have domestic abuse service users.
• Design and develop training on domestic violence to the Change Grow Live staff and other services in conjunction with other Domestic Abuse Specialist services.
• Contribute and attend relevant multi-agency meeting including MARAC.

About you

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.
• Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions to achieve good outcomes for the service user group.
• Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups in a way that is easily understood.
• Written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of personal IT competency. The ability to accurately update and maintain records in a timely fashion and to work to deadlines for the submission of information.
• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.

What we will give to you

• 25 days holiday (bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each year of service capped at 30 days.
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays etc.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Training career development & progression opportunities.

Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time‑limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then we would love to talk to you.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 28 to 30 (32002.35 - 34214.20)

ILW / OLW / Fringe

N / A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

14 / 11 / 2025

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details :

Kevin Ruddock

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills

Computer Hardware, Anti Money Laundering, Computer Software, Dos, Corporate Development, Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 32002 - 34214