Newport, Newport, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Domestic Abuse Support Worker
Location: Newport
Salary: £14.24 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Description
Are you passionate about supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse to rebuild their lives in safety and confidence? A leading specialist provider is seeking dedicated Domestic Abuse Support Workers to join their team in Newport. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing practical and emotional support to adults experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse. Whether you're looking for temporary work or a pathway to a permanent position, this role offers flexibility, training, and ongoing support to help you succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emotional and practical support to individuals affected by domestic abuse.
- Carry out risk assessments and develop personalised safety plans.
- Support service users to access safe accommodation, healthcare, legal services, benefits, and other community resources.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date case records.
- Empower individuals to make informed decisions and work towards greater independence.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, including social services, police, housing providers, and healthcare teams.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, dignity, and respect in all aspects of service delivery.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months' experience supporting vulnerable adults in a domestic abuse, safeguarding, housing, social care, or related setting.
- A compassionate, empathetic, and resilient approach with excellent communication skills.
- Understanding of the impact of domestic abuse, trauma-informed practice, and safeguarding principles.
- Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
- Willingness to complete mandatory training (where required).
If you believe you are the right fit for this Domestic Abuse Support Worker role in Newport, please click the 'Apply' button below.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.
