Overview
Salary: £24,030 – £24,513 per annumLocation: DerbyshireHours: 37Closing Date: 14/06/2026 23:59
Derbyshire WISH is seeking a compassionate, resilient and motivated Support Worker to join its dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting women and families affected by domestic abuse across both refuge and outreach services. This role will mainly be based in South Derbyshire.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide emotional and practical, trauma‑informed support to survivors of domestic abuse in refuge and community‑based settings. Working with a manageable caseload, you will deliver tailored, strength‑based support, empowering individuals to rebuild safety, confidence and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing one‑to‑one emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic abuse
- Managing a caseload and developing individual support and risk management plans
- Facilitating group sessions and wellbeing activities
- Working collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to advocate for clients and safeguard their wellbeing
- Maintaining accurate, timely records using case management systems
- Contributing to a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for all service users
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis via Microsoft Teams.
About You
- Has experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally within a domestic abuse or similar support setting
- Communicates with empathy, professionalism and clarity
- Is confident using basic IT systems and maintaining accurate case records
- Can work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle with business insurance
Benefits
- Wellbeing plan
- NCHA pension
- Free DBS checks
- £250 referral bonus
- Generous annual leave
- Free healthcare cash plan
- Company social events
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
- Free training and development
- Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes
Derbyshire WISH (NCHA) is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled candidates, and members of the LGBT+ community. Through our LGBT Allies Programme, we actively encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
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