Newport , Newport, United Kingdom
£26000 - £28000
Permanent
Job Title: Domestic Abuse Peripatetic Support Worker
Location: Newport, Gwent,
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
Job Description
We are recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Peripatetic Support Worker to join a specialist community-based service in Newport, Gwent. This is a rewarding opportunity to support women and families experiencing domestic abuse, helping them to maintain safe housing, rebuild stability, and strengthen independence within the community.
Key Responsibilities
As a Domestic Abuse Peripatetic Support Worker based in Newport, your daily duties will include:
- Completing needs assessments, support plans, and practical interventions to help individuals and families sustain tenancies and reduce the risk of homelessness
- Delivering risk assessment, risk management, and safety planning, ensuring safeguarding practice is consistent, timely, and person-centred
- Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners (including statutory and voluntary services) to coordinate support, signpost effectively, and advocate for service users
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Domestic Abuse Peripatetic Support Worker, you will need:
- Proven experience supporting individuals and/or families affected by domestic abuse (including safety planning and trauma-aware support)
- Experience of partnership working with external agencies in a community or outreach setting
- Strong communication and case recording skills, including confident use of IT/case management systems and professional report writing
Benefits & Work Environment
- £26,000 - £28,000 per annum with a structured, supportive environment focused on quality outcomes
- Ongoing training and development to strengthen safeguarding, risk management, and specialist support practice
If you are a qualified Domestic Abuse Peripatetic Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Newport, apply today!
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