Temporary Accommodation Support Officer Domestic Abuse

Temporary Accommodation Support Officer - Domestic Abuse

SO2: Starting salary £42,912 incl LW

Contract: 10 month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity

Work type: Hybrid working

About the Role

We are recruiting a TA Support Officer - Domestic Abuse to provide trauma informed support to households in Temporary Accommodation (TA) who are at risk due to domestic abuse (DA). The role ensures the safety, stability and access to appropriate housing solutions for these households while minimising repeat homelessness.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering personalised safety plans, responding proactively to escalating risks and ensuring timely safeguarding interventions. You will work collaboratively with specialist domestic abuse services, safeguarding teams, police, health practitioners, children's services and internal housing teams to coordinate effective case management and ensure all practice aligns with DAHA principles, embedding high quality domestic abuse responses across all areas of work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individualized safety plans for domestic abuse survivors in temporary accommodation.
• Respond proactively to escalating risks and implement timely safeguarding interventions.
• Coordinate with specialist domestic abuse services, safeguarding teams, police, health practitioners, child protection services and housing teams.
• Embed and promote DAHA principles throughout domestic abuse response work.
• Maintain accurate records and case records in line with organisational and statutory requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

We welcome applications from experienced applicants, recent graduates and those with transferable skills who can develop any gaps in knowledge. Please review the full job description and person specification for detailed qualifications and requirements.

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Delisha Louis at .

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found at Cifas.

How to Apply

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement must clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for specifics.

Benefits

Benefits are available and can be viewed at Lambeth Staff Benefits.

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please visit here.