Full job descriptionDomestic Abuse Coordinator
Location: Kirklees
Pay: from £14.50 per hour, DOE
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary, 37 hours per week
Sector: Housing / Domestic Abuse Support


About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Domestic Abuse Worker to join a dedicated Domestic Abuse Service in Kirklees. This is an exciting opportunity to combine operational leadership with hands-on support, helping individuals and families rebuild their lives in a safe and supportive environment.
You will oversee the day-to-day running of a refuge service while providing high-quality housing management and support to residents. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the service delivers positive outcomes and maintains high standards of support, safeguarding and service delivery.
This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. From supporting residents to secure long-term accommodation and independence, to leading safeguarding responses, developing staff and strengthening partnerships with external agencies, you’ll have a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide practical and emotional support to individuals affected by domestic abuse.
*Complete needs and risk assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
*Support service users to access safe accommodation and maintain housing stability.
*Assist clients in accessing benefits, healthcare, legal services, education, training, and employment opportunities.
*Develop and maintain effective safety plans to reduce risk and promote wellbeing.
*Support individuals to increase confidence, independence, and resilience.
*Advocate on behalf of service users with external agencies, including housing providers, social care, police, and health services.
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, support plans, and outcome monitoring information.
*Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, safeguarding meetings, and case reviews.
*Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, reported, and managed in line with organisational policies and procedures.
*Build positive professional relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
*Experience supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, homelessness or other complex needs.
*UK Driver’s Licence
*Previous experience supervising or leading staff within a support or housing environment.
*Strong knowledge of housing management and tenancy sustainment.
*Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures and trauma-informed practice.
*Ability to build effective relationships with residents, colleagues and external partners.
*Excellent communication, organisational and case management skills.
*Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
Desirable
*Experience working within refuge or supported accommodation services.
*Knowledge of local housing pathways and support services.
*Understanding of outcomes-based support and service performance monitoring.
Why Apply?
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families.
*Diverse and rewarding role with a blend of leadership and frontline support.
*Work within a collaborative Domestic Abuse Service alongside specialist support teams.
*Be part of a service committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred support.