Trauma-Informed DV Advocacy & Caseworker

Zel Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

London Borough of Newham is seeking a part‑time legal and advice caseworker to support women and girls experiencing sexual harassment and domestic abuse. You will conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and provide trauma‑informed advocacy within a wrap‑around framework.

The role focuses on crisis support, writing letters/reports, and liaising with partner agencies while upholding strict confidentiality. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required and the post is restricted to women applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in DV or VAWG with risk and needs assessment, casework and safety planning.
• Knowledge of the needs of women from diverse BAMER communities and barriers to access.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.
• Experience building partnerships with other agencies.
• Ability to provide solution‑focused advocacy and support.
• Excellent organisational, ICT, written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain accurate case notes and up-to-date records.

Responsibilities

• Undertake risk assessments and individual support and safety planning and manage your own cases.
• Provide flexible crisis support to survivors experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse.
• Advocate on behalf of victims, including writing letters, reports and completing relevant forms.
• Act promptly when safeguarding needs arise for children and vulnerable adults.
• Maintain confidentiality with client records in line with relevant acts and policies.
• Develop effective working relationships with agencies to which survivors may be referred.
• Identify and challenge practices that may increase risk to families.
• Carry out additional delegated work from the line manager.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Casework

Crisis support

Advocacy

Trauma‑informed

DV/VAWG knowledge

Cultural competence

Partnership building

Data protection

Tools

ICT

Job description

London Borough of Newham is seeking a part‑time legal and advice caseworker to support women and girls experiencing sexual harassment and domestic abuse. You will conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and provide trauma‑informed advocacy within a wrap‑around framework.

The role focuses on crisis support, writing letters/reports, and liaising with partner agencies while upholding strict confidentiality. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required and the post is restricted to women applicants.