Domestic Abuse Specialist - Community Services

Domestic Abuse Specialists provide trauma-informed, high-quality, pro-active, front-line support and services to women and children impacted by domestic abuse across the region. The DAS Community Service role will deliver needs and risk-led responses and interventions for women experiencing domestic abuse, always ensuring women are central to the process. ​ Provide one to one trauma informed therapeutic and emotional support for women experiencing domestic abuse. To provide appropriate support and information service to women in the community with the aim to create sustainable tenancies and consequently prevent homelessness; by supporting them to remain in their homes or resettlement in other suitable accommodation (determined by individual needs and safety). To provide a range of support services to assist women in ensuring their own safety and maintaining their independence. Caseloads will be individually tailored to each woman and the time needed to build rapport and trust and address the long-term effects of trauma and abuse. To establish and maintain positive working relationships with all statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring effective communication at all times.