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Domestic Abuse Caseworker 

We’re currently seeking an experienced VAWG professional to join our women-only* team. Please be sure to read the full job description and person specification before applying to the Domestic Abuse Caseworker role. 

Role Information:

  • Title: Domestic Abuse Caseworker
  • Location: Hillingdon Women’s Centre, 333 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9JU
  • Hours: Full-time or part-time is available
  • Salary: £13.90 per hour
  • Closing Date: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage those interested to apply quickly as we will be reviewing applications regularly.

*This role is open to women only as an Occupational Requirement as a single-sex space in line with the Equality Act 2010.

**We are unable to provide visa sponsorship

Role summary:

Hillingdon Women’s Centre is 100% led by and for women. We are feminists, passionate about championing social justice, challenging inequality and offering services that directly impact women’s lives in Hillingdon and surrounding boroughs. We are seeking applications for the position of Domestic Abuse Caseworker, dedicated to assisting women aged 18+ seeking support for Domestic Abuse.

As part of our work, we provide comprehensive support services for victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse (DA) in Hillingdon. Our Specialist DA service offers personalised one-to-one support through dedicated Caseworkers. These Caseworkers conduct assessments to establish risk and well-being levels using the DASH SafeLives checklist and Empowerment Star assessment. They collaborate with the service user to develop a personalised safety plan, offering critical safety advice, assistance with accessing accommodation, referrals for legal advice, and connections to other statutory agencies, including the local authority, police, MARAC team, and mental health services. The role of the Caseworker is to inform women of their rights and options, empowering them to make informed decisions. This includes providing practical advice, dispelling myths, developing action plans, and offering longer-term support post-separation. The successful candidate will also be required to support the delivery of our Pathways to Healing DA recovery programme.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to melanie@hillingdonwomenscentre.org 

Please note that applications sent without a covering letter will not be considered.

Due to demand, we are unable to respond directly to unsuccessful appplicants during the initial shortlist. 

JD and Person Spec - Domestic Abuse Caseworker