Female Domestic Abuse Worker - Recovery Groups

Female Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Worker - Recovery Groups

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Salary: £13,695pa (£27,390 FTE)

Temporary Maternity cover up to 1 Year, Part Time, 20 Hours.

The first suitable applicant will be appointed.

Please note that, in line with the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1, there is a genuine occupational requirement for this post to be filled by a female worker.

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are a specialist team within The YOU Trust and our mission is ‘together empowering change’ for individuals, families, and our communities. We are committed to ending violence against adults and children, and do this through empowering individual and communities to change.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience supporting adults, children or families affected by domestic abuse or other complex needs.
• Experience delivering or facilitating group work programmes, workshops or training sessions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and supporting individuals in crisis.
• Strong administration, IT and record-keeping skills, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, work flexibly and build effective partnerships with professionals and community agencies

The Role:

As a DVA Workeryou will play a key role in empowering individuals and families affected by domestic abuse to build safer, healthier and more independent lives. Your primary focus will be the planning, coordination and delivery of structured group programmes, providing a safe and supportive environment where participants can develop knowledge, confidence and resilience. You will work alongside clients to help them understand the impact of domestic abuse, identify strengths and make positive changes.

You will also be responsible for the administrative functions that support effective service delivery, including maintaining accurate client records, completing assessments and reviews, updating databases, monitoring outcomes and ensuring all documentation is completed in line with organisational and contractual requirements. Working closely with colleagues, partner agencies and community organisations, you will contribute to a high-quality, client-centred service that promotes safety, wellbeing and lasting change.

About You:

You will be enthusiastic, organised and passionate about supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. You will be confident facilitating group programmes and comfortable engaging with a diverse range of people, building positive and professional relationships based on trust and respect.

You will thrive in a busy and fast-paced environment, balancing direct client work with the administrative responsibilities of the role. You will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining accurate records and achieving positive outcomes. Most importantly, you will share our values and be committed to empowering people to recognise their strengths, make informed choices and achieve their goals.

Our Benefits:

If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:

• Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
• Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options.
• Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
• Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
• Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day.
• Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites.

The YOU Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Adult and Child Protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to adults and/or children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you have been barred from engaging in such regulated activity.

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