Young Person’s Domestic Abuse Advocate (YPDAA)
- Part Time
- Bradford
- 8th May 2026
Website Staying Put
Young Person’s Domestic Abuse Advocate (YPDAA)
STAYING PUT – proud to provide vital support and services to the 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.
With over 24 years’ experience of providing support to men, women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in the Bradford area, we put our clients at the heart of what we do and are continually striving to make the survivors experience the very best it can be whilst accessing our services.
Our team of committed and dedicated colleagues work with passion and integrity to deliver a holistic package of integrated support in our fast-changing environment.
Young Person’s Violence Advocate
We have an exciting opportunity for a Young Persons Domestic Abuse Advocate (YPDAA) to join our Early Intervention and Prevention Team as part of a 2-year contract.
Would you like the chance to develop services that help young people understand the dynamics and complexities of domestic abuse, with the aim to drive forward long-lasting positive change where young women and girls can live free from abuse and violence?
About the role
This role will work directly with young people aged 16–24 affected by domestic abuse, providing trauma-informed, person-centred support that helps them feel safe, heard and empowered. You’ll also work closely with colleges, universities and partner agencies to raise awareness, deliver prevention work, and strengthen responses to domestic abuse and healthy relationships, and deliver group work.
The post is about early intervention, building resilience, and ensuring young people have the right support at the right time. You’ll be joining a supportive, values-led organisation committed to safety, equality and meaningful change across the Bradford district.
This is a part-time role, 30 hours per week over 4 days, £27,554 to £28,735 FTE per annum (depending on DV qualification), (actual salary £22,043 – £22,988 per annum) 2 years fixed term initially.
About you
If you have experience of working in the domestic abuse arena, education setting or with young people in a crisis situation, and are looking for a new challenge, this is the opportunity for you. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working, and maintaining positive relationships, with partner agencies as well as being a strong team player with a non-judgemental and empathic approach. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator and has experience delivering presentations that engage their audience.
Women only – **Due to the nature of our work and service users, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**
About us
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) and birthday leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
- Workplace pension
- Healthcare plan after probation
- Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
- Free on-site parking at most sites
- Welfare and wellbeing policies
- Being part of an inclusive & diverse organisation
- Clinical supervision with external providers
- Training and development plans
Closing date: 5pm Friday 8th May
Interviews: Friday 22nd May
Application Information
To find out more and apply for this exciting role please visit our website https://stayingput.org.uk/young-persons-violence-advocate/
Here you can download the recruitment pack, job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted.
We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us by 20th May, please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.
To apply for this job email your details to sprecruitment@stayingput.org.uk.