Domestic Abuse Housing Advocate – Hart

Southern Domestic Abuse Service; Fleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Domestic Abuse Service in Fleet is seeking a dedicated individual to provide intensive support to victims of domestic abuse and their children living in secure accommodations. The role involves crisis intervention, advocacy, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance support services.

This permanent position offers a 30-hour workweek and requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. We especially welcome applicants from BAMER communities currently under-represented in our organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing intensive support to victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
• Ability to deliver high-quality crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Familiarity with housing options and support services for domestic abuse victims.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support to victims/survivors in accommodation.
• Deliver crisis intervention and proactive support.
• Work with colleagues on training and development initiatives.

Job description

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma-informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Main purpose and scope of the job

• Working within dispersed accommodation provided by Eastleigh District Council provide intensive support to the victim / survivor and their child(ren) living within the properties.
• Providing high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to victims / survivors who access the Housing and Homelessness Service.
• Working with colleagues to increase knowledge and develop responses to victims and survivors of domestic abuse through formal and informal training sessions, this includes colocation within the council.
• Providing resettlement support to victims of domestic abuse moving on from Stop Domestic Abuse safe accommodation.
• Supporting victims to understand their housing options to aid in the prevention/relief of homelessness and access or maintain suitable, safe accommodation.

Hart & Rushmoor: Reference Number: STOPDA864
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 30 (Working within Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am - 5pm)

This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.