Support Officer - Domestic Abuse Service

LGBT Jobs; Dartford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group in Dartford, Kent, is seeking a committed Support Officer to join the Domestic Abuse Service. You will help families stay safe from abuse, assist with housing applications, and provide welfare benefits support within our Kent team.

Candidates with experience in housing and support are welcome, though not essential; we value professionalism, empathy and understanding. The role requires travel across the region and a 36-hour week on permanent terms, with a salary between

Qualifications

• Experience in housing and support sector preferred but not essential
• Professionalism, empathy and understanding are valued

Responsibilities

• Supporting families to stay safe from abuse
• Providing welfare benefits assistance
• Emotional support
• Helping with housing applications

Skills

Empathy

Job description

Support Officer - Domestic Abuse Service

Support Officer - Domestic Abuse Service

Location: Dartford, UK

Job Type: Permanent

Highlighted points for this job

Location: Dartford, Kent

Contract Type: Permanent

Role: Support Officer

Qualifications: Experience in housing and support sector preferred but not essential

Main Responsibilities: Supporting families to stay safe from abuse, providing welfare benefits assistance, emotional support, helping with housing applications

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: £29,104 - £31,342 per annum - starting salary £29,104 per annum
Hours: 36 per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation that works to provide housing and tenancy-related support to people experiencing Domestic abuse issues?

Our Kent Domestic Abuse Service is looking for a Support Officer to join our dynamic team in Dartford.

Clarion is offering an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to build a career working for one of Europe's largest housing associations. Alongside providing general needs housing Clarion also delivers support services to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Our work supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic abuse offers our customers the opportunity to move on and live fulfilled, safe lives following the trauma they've experienced. The role of Support Officer whilst challenging at times, is an extremely rewarding one.

We welcome candidates with experience in the housing and support sector. But we're also looking for people who may not have this experience but have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our customers; professionalism, empathy and understanding, life experience and a desire to develop their knowledge and skills to best support our customers.

As a Support Officer, you'll work alongside colleagues in supported housing or outreach services in Kent. This will include helping families to stay safe from abuse, enabling access to welfare benefits and help with debt, providing emotional support and helping to seek and apply for more permanent housing. Working for Clarion as part of the Kent team, you'll deliver exceptional support services to our customers.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion, we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more.

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Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 at midnight.

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult & Child plus barred list check.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.

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