Advertised from 10 September 2026

Role

Organisation profile: 

ABWA provides information, emotional/practical support, refuge accommodation and accommodation advice to all women, their children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse from their current or ex- partner. 

Main Job Purpose

ABWA is seeking to recruit an experienced Crisis Support Worker. 

Reporting to the Team Leader, the role of the Crisis Support Worker is to provide support and information to women and agencies who contact ABWA through our helpline, emails, and referrals. 

The Crisis Support Worker will work closely with the Team Leader to ensure referrals are allocated to the appropriate part of ABWA’s service. 

Candidates need to have experience of delivering crisis support, demonstrate a gender based analysis of domestic abuse, be motivated, an ability to work under pressure and must have a qualification suitable for SSSC Housing Support registration.

For an informal discussion regarding this post please text Fran on 07946 049199 or Leyona on 07483 036610 to arrange a suitable call time.

Application notes

An application pack can be downloaded below.

ABWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer & positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants subjected to disclosure check through PVG Scheme.

ABWA is a registered SCIO. No. SC049375

Applications to be emailed to: recruitment@abwa.org.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 4.00pm. 

Interviews to be held between Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th October 2026

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