Domestic Violence and Abuse Family Support Worker - REQ004997

Job title and organisation: Domestic Violence and Abuse Family Support Worker - Shantona Women's and Family Services
Salary: £23,947.88 - £25,012.29 pro rata plus 6% pension
Hours:  28 per week
Contract: Fixed Term until September 2027
Location: Harehills, Leeds
Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2026

Shantona is looking for a committed and compassionate Domestic Violence and Abuse Family Support Worker to join our dynamic team. You will use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference in the lives of women and families who are underrepresented and affected by domestic violence and abuse.

You will work primarily with Global Majority communities, including South Asian women and their families, providing one-to-one and group support. You will help women explore their options and rights for themselves and their children, taking a whole-family approach and providing wraparound support to access specialist services where needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver trauma-informed one-to-one and group support
Empower women and families to understand their rights and options
Provide holistic, wraparound support and referral to specialist services
Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality
Work collaboratively with partner agencies
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with the intended audience, whether in writing, verbally, or through other appropriate channels, preferably with proficiency in Bengali/Sylheti

Safeguarding:

Shantona is committed to safeguarding adults, children, and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

This post is open to women only, under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, as an Occupational

Closing Date: 06/02/2026

How to Apply:
For an application pack or further information:
Phone: 0113 249 7120
Email: admin@shantona.co.uk

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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