STAYING PUT: Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Job Introduction

STAYING PUT – proud to provide vital support & services to the men, women & children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse & sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

With over 23 years, solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Our team of committed and dedicated colleagues work with passion and integrity to deliver a holistic package of integrated support in our fast-changing environment.

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued. Due to securing a new contract and internal movements, we have some exciting opportunities available.  

Domestic Abuse Support Worker – Various departments

Do you like helping people and want to make a difference in someone’s life? Have you got experience in supporting vulnerable clients? 

About the role:

We are looking for Support Workers for our;

• Helpline – Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, £26,751 per annum 
• Accommodation Team - 22.5 hours, 3 days, 9am to 5pm, £16,050 actual per annum
• Community Team – 30 hours, 4 days, 9am to 5pm, £21,400 actual per annum

Helpline (One Front Door)

Are you someone who has great listening skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients? We are looking for confident, but caring, candidates who can offer emotional support via our helpline to people experiencing domestic abuse? 

Based in our Bradford office, this role will join our busy team who provide a high quality, proactive front door service and deliver a pathway of care focusing on immediate safety and initial support.

You will work as a member of the helpline team listening, providing emotional support and initial assessment of risk and needs to individuals who are experiencing domestic and/or sexual abuse (DSA). As part of the role you will assess individuals for, and refer on, within the partnership for the appropriate intervention identified.  

We are looking for someone with a supportive background, who can confidently speak to people in distress. Do you have great listening skills and can gather information from people over the phone? We need someone who has a non-judgemental and empathic approach and is a great team player.You will need to be able to deal with changing priorities and use problem solving skills effectively. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator both over the phone and able to write concise and accurate case notes. Experience of understanding safeguarding processes is essential as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

Click here to find out more; https://stayingput.org.uk/domestic-abuse-support-worker-helpline/ 

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 14th March 2025

Accommodation Team

As a Domestic Abuse Support Worker in our passionate and supportive Accommodation Team, you will be supporting individuals and families living within our temporary supported accommodation. You will work in a trauma informed way, helping to create individual support packages to safeguard and reduce the risk of further harm and help clients achieve their individual goals. You will work with partner agencies in a collaborative way, ensuring a holistic think family approach. In this challenging but rewarding role will help individuals realise their true potential, helping clients to feel more empowered and confident in moving towards safe and independent living. 

We are looking for someone with a history of with individuals who have experienced domestic abuse/sexual violence or a vulnerable client group, with complex/multiple needs. You will have sound working knowledge of safeguarding and MARAC processes and up-to-date knowledge of housing, welfare rights and civil/criminal proceedings to enable you to provide a robust package of support for clients. 

We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude and the passion and drive to help people gain confidence in their daily lives and feel empowered. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a patient and friendly approach, as well as being able to work on you own initiative and in partnership with colleagues and external agencies. 

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who speak a South Asian language, as this will help us provide the best care and service to our clients. 

Click here to find out more; https://stayingput.org.uk/domestic-abuse-support-worker-accommodation/ 

Closing date: 5pm Monday Thursday 13th March 2025

Community Team

Our Domestic Abuse Support Workers are a vital part of the Community team, as they provide a range of community-based support services for individuals who have experienced, or are currently experiencing domestic abuse, including those presenting with complex needs. This role sits within our Outreach team and provides a range of short term, community-based support services for women who have experienced, or are currently experiencing, domestic abuse and wish to stay in their own homes. 

 You will have a case load of clients to whom you will provide high quality and pro-active support, delivering a pathway of care which focusses on safety planning, safe accommodation, practical safety measures and use of the civil and criminal justice systems in order to increase protection and support the transition of women and children from violent situations into safe and independent living.

 We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence or vulnerable clients. These roles require someone who is non-judgemental and empathic in their approach and who can communicate confidently with someone in distress. Our ideal candidates will have a proven track record of partnership working, with the skills to build and maintain positive relationships with partners and have experience and understanding of safeguarding processes.

 Click here to find out more; https://stayingput.org.uk/community-support-worker/

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 14th March 2025

All roles are Women only – ** Due to the nature of our refuges being for women only, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**

About us

Staying Put provide support to men, women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse & sexual violence in the Bradford area, we put our clients at the heart of what we do and are continually striving to make the survivors experience the very best it can be whilst accessing our services.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.

We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility & hybrid working where possible
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Healthcare scheme after probation
• Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
• Being part of a friendly, supportive team Living Wage employer
• Free on-site parking at most sites
• Being part of an inclusive & diverse organisation
• Clinical supervision with external providers

Application Information: 

To find out more and apply for these exciting roles please use the links above or visit our website https://stayingput.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/ 

Here you can download the job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted.

We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us by the end of March, please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.