Outreach Workers & Domestic Abuse Advisor (DAA)| Covering Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland | Full Time | £25,242 (pro-rata for part-time) depending on experience and qualifications.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people and their families?
If you are interested in supporting families whilst developing your skills and experience within an expanding Domestic Abuse Support Service, please apply today!
Our client is a domestic abuse and sexual violence charity, with a range of roles available across its service in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The employer is looking for qualified and unqualified workers. For qualified roles, there is an option to start the role as a trainee while completing the qualification.
There are multiple posts covering either Leicester City and/or Leicestershire County. Posts covering the County require the post holder to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
What’s in it for you?
Paid holidays, including public and religious holidays
Workplace Pension Scheme
Paid compassionate leave (up to five working days per year)
Paid sickness leave after six months’ service (up to eight working weeks in any 12-month period)
Training and professional development opportunities Flexible working arrangements where possible
Regular supervision and support from your line manager
Opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors
A supportive, collaborative, and passionate team environment
Meaningful and rewarding work within a specialist charity
The essential qualities of both Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Workers are:
Experience working (paid or unpaid) within a support, advice or information service
A strong understanding of domestic abuse and sexual violence and the impact on individuals and children
Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency and safeguarding framework
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage a varied workload and work under pressure
Strong IT skills, including email and case recording systems
Commitment to confidentiality and equal opportunities
Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
Full driving licence, business insurance and access to a vehicle (required for county-based roles)
Your main responsibilities will include:
Delivering one-to-one and group support sessions
Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs
Completing risk assessments and safety planning
Supporting clients through the criminal justice system, including attending court where appropriate
Making referrals to MARACs and participating in the MARAC framework
Providing advice on:
Housing options
Welfare benefits
Legal rights and remedies
Maintaining accurate and confidential client records
Working closely with partner agencies to ensure client safety
Delivering training and awareness sessions to local professionals
Contributing to service development and promotional activity
Due to the remit of the organisation to provide services to vulnerable women and children, and hence the sensitive nature of the work roles of the organisation, only female applicants for posts are considered, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I).
The deadline for applications is Thursday 6th March 2026 at 12pm.
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