Salary: £25,877.80 per annum pro rata

Hours: 21 hours per week

To work as part of a team providing a personalised, risk-led and high quality community outreach service to women living with the impact of domestic abuse in Gateshead. You will carry a supervised caseload, providing 1-1 support, completing DASH Risk assessments and personalised safety and support plans. You will also support the delivery of group-work (through on-line video-conferencing and in community settings). You will attend multi-disciplinary meetings and court proceedings with and on behalf of the women that you support. You will deliver social events and promote peer and community support through our socials, groups and Facebook group.

Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting individuals, having a heart for people and believing that everyone has the potential to change, given the right support and circumstances (Essential)
To have perseverance and never give up hope in those who use our services, instilling that hope into their daily lives (Essential)
Be in sympathy with the Christian ethos and values of the organisation (Essential)

Personal Specification/Key Competencies:

Qualifications:

Qualified to Level 3 or above (Essential)

Work Experience:

Previous experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse, including needs and risk assessment, delivery of holistic support, working collaboratively with partner agencies (Essential)

Experience using person centred support plans (Essential)
Experience working in the safeguarding arena (Essential)

Experienced in completing DASH risk assessments and safety plans (Desirable)

Experience of participating in MDT meetings (Desirable)

In return, you will benefit from a supportive, creative environment and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. We are a growing charity, and we believe staff are the foundation stone to the success of the charity and so we do everything we can to make sure they feel valued, supported, engaged and developed.

Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage, providing housing, support and other specialised services. Our vision is for everyone to be part of a community where they are included, belong and have what they need to reach their God-given potential. As part of our strategy for growth and development, we are embarking on an ambitious journey to develop our culture of co-production. We want to share power and responsibility with those accessing our services in meaningful, safe and accessible ways, and to create an environment where everyone can contribute.

We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian ethos of Oasis Community Housing.

We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds to support a diverse workforce, including individuals with lived experience of homelessness.

To apply for this role, please click the Apply button at the bottom of this page.

If you wish to speak to someone about this role, please email recruitment@oasiscommunityhousing.org

Closing date for applications is Monday 11th May 2026

To apply for this role, please use the Apply link below. Using the links to the Job Description, Guidance and our Ethos and Values.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Domestic Abuse Support Worker Job Description Guidance on Completing an Application Oasis Community Housing Ethos and Values

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