Frontline Advocate for Men Facing Domestic Abuse

Red Snapper Recruitment LTD; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing day

5% employer pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Group supervision with a counsellor

Time off in lieu for overtime

Annual leave buy-back and staff away‑s

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Advocate to support male victims across Wolverhampton. The role is frontline, managing caseloads and delivering trauma-informed support to help men access services and regain independence.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid working option after probation. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, along with an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in a relevant support role, ideally with vulnerable adults and children.
• Professional experience supporting victims of domestic abuse.
• Experience managing a caseload and delivering person-centred support.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse dynamics, risk assessment, safety planning and safeguarding.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and barriers to support.
• Strong communication, advocacy and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage priorities and stay calm.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients assessed as standard or medium risk with tailored support.
• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support to male victims of abuse.
• Provide advocacy and safety planning; support access to housing and services.
• Deliver floating support in safe accommodation and assist homelessness applications.
• Deliver interventions including the Respect Toolkit and group support.
• Coordinate with housing teams, safeguarding professionals and agencies.
• Identify escalating risks; refer to specialist services as needed.
• Support clients through criminal and civil justice processes, including court appearances.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to safeguarding processes.

Skills

Caseload management

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Advocacy

Confidentiality

MS Office

Driving licence

UK work eligibility

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Advocate to support male victims across Wolverhampton. The role is frontline, managing caseloads and delivering trauma-informed support to help men access services and regain independence.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid working option after probation. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, along with an Enhanced DBS check.