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Domestic Abuse Advice Worker at Suffolk County Council

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

25397.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Domestic Abuse Support, Advice Giving, Risk Assessment, Client Needs Identification, Emotional Support, Practical Advice, Case Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Lighthouse Women’s Centre Address: Lighthouse Women’s Centre, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9AD Salary: £25,397 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 21 or 28 hours per week, 4 days a week to include Thursday and Friday Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term Reference: 0622 Passionate about supporting women affected by Domestic Abuse? Working at our Lighthouse Women’s Centre in Ipswich as an Advice Worker, you will be the first point of contact for women needing advice and guidance on Domestic Abuse issues. Post 1: 28 hours per week, 4 days a week (includes Thursday and Friday), Permanent Post 2: 21 hours per week, 3 days per week (includes a Monday), Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave Leading on historical abuse you will assess risk and identify the client’s needs and offer emotional and practical advice/support to women presenting to our service. Lighthouse welcomes diversity in the workplace. We value representation and strongly encourage applications from individuals of minority and underrepresented backgrounds. To find out more For further information, please visit our website. How to apply To apply, please either contact Emma by emailing admin@lighthousewa.org.uk or visit our jobs page on our website. Please note, that we are only accepting applications from Women, and *Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies. Closing date: 12.00 pm, 6 March 2026. Interview date for Post 1: 13 March 2026. Interview date for Post 2: 16 March 2026. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Registered Charity No 1069296. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.

Responsibilities

The Advice Worker will serve as the initial contact point for women seeking guidance on Domestic Abuse issues at the Lighthouse Women's Centre. This involves leading on historical abuse cases, assessing client risk, identifying needs, and providing both emotional and practical support.