Staying Put - Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Bradford Corporation; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A domestic abuse support organization in Bradford is seeking a Domestic Abuse Support Worker to help individuals and families in temporary accommodation. The role includes creating support packages and collaborating with partners to provide holistic care. Candidates should have experience working with vulnerable clients and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £27,554 per annum and comes with attractive benefits including 30 days annual leave. Please apply by January 8, 2026.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year

Healthcare scheme after probation

Clinical supervision with external providers

Qualifications

• History of working with individuals affected by domestic abuse.
• Sound knowledge of housing and welfare rights.
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed way.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and families in temporary accommodation.
• Create individual support packages to reduce risk of harm.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for holistic care.

Skills

Experience with domestic abuse or vulnerable clients

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of safeguarding and MARAC processes

Job description

# Staying Put - Domestic Abuse Support Worker## Job Introduction**Staying Put** is well known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We are experts in the domestic abuse field and we continue to develop exciting, new services that are breaking the mould of traditional service provision in this sector.Our Domestic Abuse Support Workers are key roles within our Accommodation team, as they provide a range of support services for individuals who have experienced, or are currently experiencing domestic abuse, including those presenting with complex needs.**About the role**As a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, 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.Full-time, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, £27,554 per annum (£28,735 FTE for qualified IDVA). 12 months fixed term initially.**About you**We are looking for someone with a history of working 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.****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\*\***With over 24 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.We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.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* Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year* Healthcare scheme after probation* Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform* Free on-site parking at most sites* Clinical supervision with external providersFor further details and how to apply, please visit our website; Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2026 at 5pmHere you can download the job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted. Previous applicants need not apply.The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Staying Put - Domestic Abuse Support Worker* **Salary** £27,554 per annum (£28,735 FTE for qualified IDVA). 12 months fixed term initially.* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** bradfordmbc/TP/681/1524* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** Full Rime* **Closing Date** 08 January, 2026* **Job Category** External Organisation* **Service** External Organisation* **Location** Staying Put, PO Box 449, Bradford, United Kingdom* **Additonal Payments** For Office Use Only* **Posted on** 19 December, 2025