Male Domestic Abuse Advocate - Trauma-Informed Support

AWD online; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Support Worker to assist male victims of domestic abuse and interpersonal violence. The role focuses on trauma-informed, person-centred support across community and safe-accommodation settings, managing standard and medium-risk cases and coordinating with safeguarding services.

The position requires Level 3 qualifications and experience in safeguarding, advocating, and delivering structured interventions within multi-agency environments.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a related field
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and safeguarding concerns
• Experience delivering structured interventions or programmes
• Experience managing a caseload and working with multi-agency partners
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to male victims in community and safe-accommodation settings
• Manage standard and medium-risk cases, conduct risk and needs assessments, create support plans
• Deliver floating housing support and assist with homelessness applications
• Carry out advocacy and help clients access services and court processes
• Collaborate with partner agencies and contribute to safeguarding processes
• Maintain confidential records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements
• Respond to referrals and identify appropriate support pathways

Skills

Caseload management

Multi-agency liaison

Trauma-informed practice

Advocacy

Risk assessment

Communication

Report-writing

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

AWD online is seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Support Worker to assist male victims of domestic abuse and interpersonal violence. The role focuses on trauma-informed, person-centred support across community and safe-accommodation settings, managing standard and medium-risk cases and coordinating with safeguarding services.

The position requires Level 3 qualifications and experience in safeguarding, advocating, and delivering structured interventions within multi-agency environments.