Domestic Abuse Advocate

Job Title: Domestic Abuse Advocate
Location: Sandwell (travel required)
Salary: £24,761.88 – £26,872.22
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Contract: Permanent

Occupational Requirement: This post is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and committed Domestic Abuse Advocate to provide frontline, trauma-informed support to victims of domestic violence and abuse assessed as standard to medium risk.

You will manage a caseload and deliver high-quality casework, advocacy, and emotional support, empowering survivors to increase their safety, understand the dynamics of abuse, and regain control of their lives. The role involves close partnership working within a multi-agency framework, including safeguarding children and adults.

This is a fully office-based role with some off-site working as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support, advocacy, advice and safety planning for victims of domestic abuse

• Carry out risk and needs assessments using recognised tools

• Manage a caseload, ensuring accurate and timely case recording

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and contribute to multi-agency meetings

• Refer and work jointly with specialist services, including IDVAs, where risk escalates

• Support clients through criminal and civil court processes when required

• Facilitate group work sessions (face-to-face and online)

• Promote awareness of healthy and unhealthy relationships

• Maintain a strong focus on safeguarding, empowerment and survivor-led practice

About You

You will be empathetic, resilient and highly organised, with a strong commitment to challenging domestic abuse and supporting survivors.

Essential requirements include:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or children

• Professional experience working with victims of domestic abuse

• Experience managing complex caseloads and risk

• Strong communication, advocacy and report-writing skills

• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Experience of group work, multi-agency working, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and motivational interviewing is highly desirable.