Domestic and sexual abuse support worker

Level

Higher

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Care services

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Provide early intervention, specialist advocacy, emotional and practical support to those who are experiencing and recovering from domestic abuse and or sexual violence.

What you'd do

Build trusting, confidential relationships with survivors in your caseload

Complete risk assessments and develop personalised safety plans

Attend MARAC meetings to share information and coordinate responses

Accompany survivors to court, housing appointments, and other agencies

Support residents in refuge with daily living and accessing entitlements

Maintain detailed case notes and ensure records are securely held

Signpost survivors to legal advice, counselling, and children's services

What you'd learn

The dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse, including coercive control

Trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to supporting survivors

Safety planning principles and multi-agency risk management (MARAC)

Relevant legislation: the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, safeguarding duties

Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques

Child safeguarding and the impact of domestic abuse on children

Signposting to legal, housing, financial, and therapeutic services

Ready to look for a place?

See live Domestic and sexual abuse support worker apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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