Trauma-Informed Advocate for Domestic Abuse Complex Needs

Housing Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car & fuel card provided

Job summary

The Housing Network is hiring a Domestic Abuse Complex Needs Specialist to join a dispersed safe accommodation service in Manchester. You will provide intensive support, advocate for residents, and contribute to high-risk pathways such as MARAC.

You will work flexibly across dispersed accommodation, engaging with victims who may have multiple complex needs and barriers to safety and independence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of domestic abuse, coercive control and trauma.
• Experience completing DASH assessments and safety plans.
• Experience safeguarding adults and children and managing risk.
• Trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centered support desirable.
• Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, Domestic Abuse, Housing or related area desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive one-to-one support, advocacy, practical assistance and group work.
• Build safe, respectful and trusting relationships with victims and survivors.
• Complete strengths-based assessments, DASH assessments, risk assessments and safety plans.
• Contribute to MARAC and other high-risk domestic abuse pathways.
• Support residents with benefits, budgeting, debt, tenancy readiness and housing applications.
• Develop personalised move-on and resettlement plans for safe, sustainable accommodation.
• Travel between dispersed accommodation and partner locations in Manchester.

Skills

Knowledge of domestic abuse

DASH assessments experience

Safeguarding adults and children

Trauma-informed support

Housing management / move-on planning

Communication & advocacy

Education

Health & Social Care / Housing related qualification (Level 2)

Job description

The Housing Network is hiring a Domestic Abuse Complex Needs Specialist to join a dispersed safe accommodation service in Manchester. You will provide intensive support, advocate for residents, and contribute to high-risk pathways such as MARAC.

You will work flexibly across dispersed accommodation, engaging with victims who may have multiple complex needs and barriers to safety and independence.