Female* Domestic Abuse Support Worker

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Workers should be “violence-free in their own lives.” Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.

Salary: £26,000 – £27,300 per annum – The normal starting salary for this role is £26,000. A higher starting salary may be offered to candidates who have significant and demonstrable skills and experience required for this post.
Location: Test Valley
Hours: Staffed 9am-5.00pm Monday to Friday. Staff will provide an on-call out of hours service, on a rota basis including weekends.
Contract: Permanent

Main Purpose and Scope of the Job

To provide support, advice and assistance to women and their children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.

The post-holder will work to empower and support women and children to make positive choices.

The post-holder will work as part of the safe accommodation team.

To participate in the delivery of the on-call out of hours service on a rota basis.

It is essential that the post holder has a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Closing date: 4th August 2026 at 5pm

Interviews: 13th August 2026

Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close earlier.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

To apply for this job email your details to donna.cullimore@findingfreedom.org.uk.

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Female* Domestic Abuse Support Worker