Vacancy Detail

Domestic Abuse Advocate

Role:            Domestic Abuse Advocate
Location:     Birmingham
Hours:          Part-time, 21 hours per week (flexibility required including occasional evenings/weekends)
Salary:         £15,233 per annum (£25,380 FTE)
Start Date:   ASAP
Duration:     12-month fixed term contract

Our client is a well-established charity with a long-standing commitment to supporting women who are at risk of domestic abuse, homelessness, and exploitation. They are looking for a Part Time Domestic Abuse Advocate to work directly with women from BAME backgrounds, helping them access safe accommodation, rebuild confidence, and achieve long-term independence.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide one-to-one emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse
•    Deliver person-centred support and safety plans to promote recovery and secure long-term housing
•    Deliver culturally responsive support and signpost to appropriate services
•    Advocate on behalf of clients with housing providers, health and legal services, and support agencies
•    Provide advice on budgeting, debt, and financial management
•    Deliver and support access to internal and external workshops that build life skills and employment prospects
•    Maintain accurate and confidential client records on internal systems
•    Contribute to multi-agency working and liaise with external professionals
•    Represent the charity at community events and support local publicity campaigns

Requirements:
•    Experience supporting women affected by domestic abuse and/or homelessness
•    Strong understanding of the barriers faced by BAME women
•    Experience of working with women with multiple or complex needs, including housing instability
•    Confident in delivering advocacy and brokering multi-agency support
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Able to network effectively and maintain professional relationships with a range of agencies
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
•    Ability to work sensitively and non-judgementally, within professional boundaries
•    Experience delivering workshops and/or group activities is desirable
•    DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the update service would be advantageous
•    Driving licence and access to a car is desirable but not essential

For more information, please call the team and ask to speak to Lisa or Molly

Supporting Futures Consulting is acting as both an employer and an agency for this role.

Location: Birmingham | Salary: 15233 per year | Job type: Contract | Posted: 13/06/2025