Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Job Description:

Red Snapper Recruitment are seeking a committed and proactive Outreach Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join our client. You will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support services to women and children affected by all forms of domestic abuse, including Forced Marriage, Honour-Based Abuse, and FGM.
The role involves casework, safety planning, and advocacy, as well as leading referrals into the community team and developing a range of accessible and culturally sensitive support pathways.

Please note the succesful candidate must be able to speak one of the following languages Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Hindi, Farsi, Pashto or Somali.

Permanent

Full time monday - friday

Coventry

£26,617

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support, case management, and advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Carry out risk and needs assessments and develop Individual Support Plans.
• Build strong multi-agency partnerships and support external awareness/training sessions.
• Deliver drop-in sessions and outreach to engage hard-to-reach communities.
• Facilitate group support and workshops to empower service users.
• Support the delivery of community-based services, including liaising with volunteers and champions.
• Maintain accurate service user records, and contribute to monitoring and reporting systems.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working with survivors of domestic abuse, particularly in BAME communities.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, housing, welfare, and legal issues related to DA.
• Experience delivering emotional and practical support, both in-person and remotely.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the intersectionality of race, gender, and immigration status in the context of abuse.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a flexible and supportive team.

Desirable

• Proficiency in community languages such as Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Somali, or similar.
• Recognised qualifications in counselling, support work, or community development.
• Experience using databases such as OASIS.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle (business insurance required).

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Willingness to attend relevant training and contribute to the development of inclusive services.

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children facing multiple barriers to support. If you're passionate about empowering survivors and improving access to specialist services, we would love to hear from you.