Domestic Abuse Support Worker - Housing
| Company: | BBS Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £20 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | ME14 1LY |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Nov 2026 |
Summary
BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.
We are currently recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker for our client based in Maidstone.
Responsibilities for Domestic Abuse Support Worker
• Provide compassionate, practical and emotional support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse and/or stalking.
• Manage a caseload of vulnerable clients living in supported housing and temporary accommodation, helping them maintain their tenancy and live safely and independently.
• Complete and regularly review support plans, staying safe plans and needs assessments.
• Identify complex needs and risks, including mental health, substance misuse, offending, violence and anti-social behaviour, and make appropriate referrals to specialist services.
• Work closely with the Domestic Abuse & Safeguarding Coordinator, Police, Victim Support and other partner agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Provide advice and guidance on housing, employment, education, safety and other relevant support services.
• Support clients to move on from temporary accommodation and, where appropriate and safe, reconnect with their area of origin.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and high-quality case records and contribute to performance targets.
• Assist Housing Advisors with homelessness assessments and work with colleagues to prevent and relieve homelessness.
• Promote domestic abuse and stalking awareness, campaigns and best practice.
• Follow safeguarding, lone-working, health and safety, confidentiality and IT security policies at all times.
• Contribute to emergency response arrangements, including working at rest centres when required.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
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