Domestic Abuse Housing Advocate
This is a Permanent, Salaried vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The role
We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Domestic Abuse Housing Advocate to join our team and support individuals and families across North Staffordshire who are experiencing domestic abuse and homelessness.
Working in partnership with local authorities and a range of support agencies, you'll provide specialist, trauma-informed support that empowers customers to rebuild their lives, secure safe accommodation, and achieve long-term independence. This is a rewarding role where you'll make a real difference by helping people start a new chapter free from abuse.
What you’ll do:
- Support customers to access safe and suitable accommodation that meets their individual needs and circumstances.
- Deliver tailored, trauma-informed and asset-based support programmes that help customers achieve their housing and personal goals.
- Regularly assess and manage risk, monitor progress, and review outcomes to ensure support remains effective.
- Act as an advocate for customers, helping them engage with internal and external services and access the support they need.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, support agencies, rough sleeper teams, and out-of-hours services.
- Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, case reviews, and partnership discussions.
Who you are:
- Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) with English and Maths
- Hold a housing-related qualification (desirable)
- Substantial experience supporting adults with complex needs, particularly those affected by domestic abuse, homelessness, or related challenges.
- Experience delivering person-centred support that recognises individual strengths, needs and aspirations.
- Knowledge of current domestic abuse legislation, homelessness issues, welfare reform and best practice approaches.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and risk management.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
This role requires a DBS check.
Apply now! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Learn more about Honeycomb Group by visiting our digital job pack: www.honeycombgroup.org.uk/jobpack
Who we are
We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident.
Glow is the catalyst for change in our community and our sector. We’re working to systematically impact the way our region and our sector addresses abusive relationships. Everything we do is driven by a deep desire to change the future of relationships for the better. This is the start of something great.
Watch the video below to hear from some of the people we've supported.
Why choose us
No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer:
Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly.
Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions.
We never shut the door
At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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