Sexual Violence Support Worker

Moxie People; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Sexual Violence Support Worker in Swansea to provide emotional and practical support to women affected by exploitation and abuse. The ideal candidate should have experience in a support role, understand safeguarding issues, and advocate for women's access to essential services. This part-time position offers £13.00 per hour for 28 hours a week, with a temporary contract until March 2026.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make community impact

Temporary contract until March 2026

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a support role.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and exploitation risks.
• Ability to build trust and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to women.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop support plans.
• Advocate for access to services like healthcare.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Communication skills

Advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sexual Violence Support Worker (Specialist Women's Service)

Location: Swansea

£13.00 per hour | 4 days per week | Temporary until March 2026 | 28 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women who have experienced exploitation, abuse, or violence? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join a specialist service that empowers women to make positive changes and move forward with independence and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional and practical support to women affected by exploitation, domestic abuse, and/or human trafficking.
• Undertaking risk assessments and developing tailored support plans.
• Advocating for women to access vital services such as healthcare, housing, and legal advice.
• Working in partnership with multi-agency teams to ensure a holistic approach to support and safeguarding.
• Delivering both 1:1 and group support sessions to promote independence, resilience, and empowerment.
• Contributing to outreach work, including engaging with women in the community and supporting access to safer alternatives.

About you

• At least 1 year\'s experience working with vulnerable people in a support role (paid or voluntary).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the risks surrounding exploitation.
• Ability to build trust quickly, with strong communication and advocacy skills.
• Organised, proactive, and confident managing a caseload.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends if required.

What we offer

• £13.00 per hour, 4 days per week, 28 hours per week (7 hours per day, between 9am and 4.30pm).
• A supportive, values-driven team environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in a project making a real impact in the community.
• Temporary contract until March 2026.

If you are motivated by empowering women, committed to safeguarding, and want to be part of a project that genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

You must have a DBS on the live update service and access to your own vehicle.

Please note we are only able to consider female applicants due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the equalities act.

Apply now and help create safer, stronger futures.