DVA Support Worker - For Male Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Housing for Women; Ealing; On-site; GBP 30,637 - 37,446; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £34,042 per annum pro rata

Buying and selling annual leave

Health Shield

Season Ticket loan

Subsidised gym membership

Course Funding

Job summary

A charitable organization in Ealing is seeking a DVA Support Worker to provide crucial support to male survivors of domestic abuse. The role includes offering emotional assistance and coordinating safety plans. Candidates should have at least two years of experience working with vulnerable adults and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. The position promotes an inclusive workplace and is open to all gender candidates. This unique opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience supporting vulnerable male adults.
• Experience in supporting male survivors of domestic abuse.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical outreach support to male survivors.
• Work closely with clients to access interventions and services.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.

Skills

Supporting vulnerable male adults

Experience with domestic abuse survivors

Assessment and support planning

Communication skills

Numeracy and literacy

Job description

About Us

Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.

Benefits

• Salary of £34,042 per annum pro rata
• Buying and selling annual leave
• Health Shield
• Season Ticket loan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Course Funding

If you have experience supporting vulnerable male adults and male survivors of domestic abuse, this is your chance to make a real difference and drive meaningful change.

In this impactful role, you will support male survivors to rebuild their lives, helping individuals overcome the trauma of abuse and regain safety, confidence and independence.

What’s more, you’ll discover a supportive, compassionate environment where your work will be genuinely valued, giving you the chance to contribute to a service that is actively challenging stigma and improving support for male survivors.

Role

As a DVA Support Worker, you will provide person-centred emotional and practical outreach support to male survivors of domestic abuse.

You will work closely with survivors through one-to-one support, helping them access appropriate interventions and services while empowering them to move forward safely and independently.

Working collaboratively with local and national partner agencies, you will help co-ordinate support, raise awareness of the service and challenge stigma surrounding male experiences of domestic abuse.

• Carry out risk assessments and develop personalised safety plans
• Provide support through outreach, telephone and digital contact
• Contribute to awareness-raising activities, outreach and partnership initiatives
• Maintain accurate case records and reports in line with monitoring requirements
• Ensure all work aligns with our policies and safeguarding standards

About You

To be considered as a DVA Support Worker, you will need:

• At least two years’ experience supporting vulnerable male adults from diverse backgrounds in a community or floating support setting
• Experience supporting male survivors of domestic abuse
• Experience conducting assessments, including risk assessments and support planning
• Experience working collaboratively with external agencies and partner services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children’s Act, Community Care Act, Domestic Violence legislation, Housing Act and MARAC protocol
• Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare benefits and social and voluntary sector services
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A good standard of numeracy and literacy

Please note, this role is open to both male and female candidates who are interested in supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

The closing date for this role is 10th April 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Housing for Women and Webrecruit are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.