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Vale Domestic Abuse Services colleagues are a group of dedicated professionals with a passion for supporting all those subjected to any form of Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence. Their dedication, values and hard work makes a difference to hundreds of families each year.
You don’t always need direct experience for many of our roles as we provide excellent training for everyone who joins. We are looking for people who share our values.
Why work for Vale Domestic Abuse Services?
“We are appreciated for the work we do and how hard we work. This in turn drives us to offer the best service to the people who access our projects, to keep them safe from harm, to show them there are options and they don’t have to live in a dangerous or harmful environment.”
Refuge Specialist Domestic Abuse Practitioner
“I have been able to integrate into a new team positively and have made lots of new work colleagues effortlessly. I have taken on new challenges with encouragement from management that I may not have necessarily felt confident to do so in previous roles nor had that backing and reassurance, so its helped me change the way I feel about myself and my abilities”
Team Leader
“I would say to those considering a career in domestic abuse that it is one of the most challenging but rewarding jobs you can imagine! No two days are the same and you have to be prepared to be flexible, innovative, understanding and not afraid to challenge.”
IDVA
“Working with Vale DAS I learnt I can make a difference to peoples’ lives and we as an organisation working together can make an even bigger difference to support and empower women.”
Facilitator
Current Vacancies
We use Applied for our recruitment.
Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using your CV we’ll be asking you to answer questions to test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised, and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. We will be asking you to upload details of your work history and your qualifications to meet safer recruitment requirements.
Our current vacancies are shown below.
Groupwork practitioner – Parent advocate
- Fixed-term until 31 march 2026 (21 hours per week)
- Hybrid (agile working following completion of 6 month probation)
- Salary: £24,054 – £27,344 (pro-rata)
- Closing: 4th April 2025
Due to the nature of our work, this role is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Are you passionate about empowering parents affected by domestic abuse? Do you believe in the power of group work to create connection, learning, and healing? Are you confident in facilitating group discussions while providing trauma-informed support?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At Vale Domestic Abuse Services (Vale DAS), we provide specialist support to women and children affected by violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence (VAWDASV). We know that group work can be a powerful tool in helping survivors build confidence, share experiences, and develop skills to support themselves and their children. Join us in delivering group programmes that empower parents to rebuild their lives and strengthen their family relationships.
The Role
As a Groupwork Practitioner – Parent Advocate, you will lead group work programmes for parents who have experienced domestic abuse and are now safe. Your work will help survivors:
- Develop confidence in their parenting role
- Strengthen relationships with their children
- Understand the impact of domestic abuse on themselves and their families
- Build strategies for emotional regulation and resilience
- Reduce isolation by building a peer support network
While group work will be your primary focus, you will also provide one-to-one support to parents who may need additional guidance outside of group sessions.
What We Offer
- Employer pension contributions
- 25 days holiday pro-rata (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Health cash plan (for medical costs)
- Employee assistance programme
- Ongoing training and clinical supervision
- Agile working after probation
How to Apply
We use Applied, a platform that removes unconscious bias from recruitment. Instead of a CV, you’ll respond to skills-based questions. Your answers will be anonymised and reviewed impartially. You’ll also upload details of your work history and qualifications for safer recruitment purposes.
Apply here: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/bi5afr4p3f?utm_source=socials
Specialist Domestic Abuse Practitioner
- Permanent – Subject to Funding (35 hours per week plus on-call)
- Hybrid (agile working following completion of 6 month probation)
- Salary: £24,054 – £27,344 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Closing: 4th April 2025
Due to the nature of the work we undertake, this role is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Are you passionate about making a difference?
Do you want to contribute to positive change for those in need? Are you resilient, adaptable, and able to provide trauma-informed support?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At Vale Domestic Abuse Services (Vale DAS), we provide specialist support to women and children affected by violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence (VAWDASV). Join us in empowering survivors and helping them build safer, healthier futures. Learn more about us here.
The Role
As an SDAP in our DART Team, you will provide trauma-informed, needs-led, strengths-based support to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Your work will help clients to:
✔ Feel safe and secure
✔ Access safe and stable housing
✔ Make informed decisions about their future
✔ Understand and build safe, equal relationships
✔ Develop strong, sustainable support networks
About You
You’ll bring:
✅ An IDVA qualification (or equivalent) or experience working within the domestic abuse/VAWDASV sector.
✅ A solid understanding of the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse.
✅ A feminist perspective on violence against women and girls (VAWG).
✅ Experience providing trauma-informed emotional and practical support.
✅ Experience managing a caseload effectively in a busy environment.
✅ Knowledge of housing, criminal, civil, and welfare rights as they relate to domestic abuse.
✅ Strong crisis management skills and the ability to handle complex situations.
✅ An appreciation for timely, accurate record-keeping and case management.
✅ A commitment to our core values: curiosity, kindness, collaboration, and integrity.
💡 For those with an IDVA qualification and at least one year of experience in this role, salaries will be towards the top of the scale.
How to Apply
We use Applied, a platform that removes unconscious bias from recruitment. Instead of a CV, you’ll respond to skills-based questions. Your answers will be anonymised and reviewed impartially. You’ll also upload details of your work history and qualifications for safer recruitment purposes.
Apply here: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/sjulxeinhr?utm_source=socials
Senior Child and young person domestic abuse advocate (maternity cover)
- Maternity Leave Cover – Until June 2026 (35 hours per week plus on-call)
- Agile – Office-based at 198 Holton Road
- Salary: £27,514 per annum
- Closing: 4th April 2025
Due to the nature of the work we undertake, this role is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
About Us
Vale Domestic Abuse Services provides specialist support to women and children who have been subjected to violence against women, domestic abuse and/or sexual violence (VAWDASV). We are committed to delivering expert, trauma-informed, and strengths-based services that empower survivors to rebuild their lives. You can find out more about us About Our Charity – Vale Domestic Abuse Services.
About This Role
As a Senior Children & Young People Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, you will lead a small team providing specialist support to children and young people aged 4-24 who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse. You will play a key role in both delivering and overseeing one-to-one support and groupwork, ensuring children feel safe, develop healthy relationships, and have the emotional tools to heal and thrive. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the support offered and empowering young people to move forward with confidence.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
✅ Has at least three years of experience providing emotional and practical support to children, young people, and families.
✅ Understands the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people and how to support recovery.
✅ Has experience in managing a small team, providing supervision and case management.
✅ Is confident working in multi-agency settings, advocating for children’s needs.
✅ Holds a Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Abuse: Prevention & Early Intervention or equivalent.
✅ Is values-driven, bringing curiosity, kindness, and dedication to their work.
A driving licence, access to a car, and business-use insurance (or the ability to travel effectively) are required for this role.
How to Apply
We use Applied, a platform that removes unconscious bias from recruitment. Instead of a CV, you’ll respond to skills-based questions. Your answers will be anonymised and reviewed impartially. You’ll also upload details of your work history and qualifications for safer recruitment purposes.
Apply Here: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/svefzfbijd?utm_source=socials