Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Salary: £24,784.50–£26,872.22 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Closing Date: 25 November 2026
Driving Licence: Essential
Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Advocate to join a specialist service supporting male victims of domestic abuse in Wolverhampton.
This is an opportunity for a compassionate, motivated and experienced professional to make a meaningful difference to individuals experiencing domestic abuse, providing practical and emotional support to help them improve their safety, wellbeing and independence.
Applications are welcome from both male and female candidates.
Working within the Ask MARC Service, you will provide person-centred, trauma-informed support to male victims of domestic abuse, including individuals living in safe accommodation or receiving community-based support.
You will work with clients experiencing standard and medium levels of risk, helping them understand their options, develop safety plans, access appropriate services and move towards greater independence.
The role involves direct client support, safeguarding, advocacy, case management and partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations.
Provide one-to-one emotional and practical support to male victims of domestic abuse.
Complete risk and needs assessments, identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action.
Develop and regularly review individual safety and support plans.
Manage a caseload, maintaining regular contact with clients and monitoring progress.
Provide floating support and assistance to individuals living in safe accommodation.
Support clients with housing, welfare benefits, healthcare, financial concerns and access to relevant services.
Work collaboratively with housing providers, police, social services and other partner agencies.
Deliver structured interventions to help clients understand abuse, develop coping strategies and build confidence.
Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their needs and wishes are represented.
Maintain accurate, confidential case records in accordance with safeguarding procedures and data protection requirements.
Promote independence, resilience and positive outcomes for individuals accessing the service.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally within domestic abuse, housing, safeguarding, social care or a related support service.
An understanding of domestic abuse, including the barriers male victims may face when seeking help.
Experience completing risk assessments, support plans and safeguarding referrals.
Ability to manage a caseload and provide effective, person-centred support.
Experience working with statutory and voluntary agencies to coordinate support.
Strong communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
A compassionate, non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
Experience delivering structured support interventions, such as the Respect Toolkit or similar approaches.
Relevant qualifications and training in domestic abuse, safeguarding, health and social care or related disciplines would be beneficial.
Full UK driving licence is essential.
Access to your own vehicle for work-related travel is required, in line with the job description.
Willingness to travel within Wolverhampton and surrounding areas as required.
Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
This vacancy is open to both male and female applicants.
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after three years’ service
Additional wellbeing day
Annual leave buy-back scheme
5% employer pension contribution
Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime
Mileage allowance
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to clinical supervision
Ongoing training and professional development
Bi-annual staff away days
If you have experience supporting vulnerable individuals and are passionate about helping male victims of domestic abuse rebuild their lives, we would welcome your application.
Closing date: 25 November 2026
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within seven working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
If this role is not suitable for you but you know someone who may be interested, please feel free to refer them to us. We offer a Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding successful referrals with retail vouchers, subject to scheme terms.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and an employment business (temporary), providing a free and confidential service to candidates.
Red Snapper Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
As part of your application, you may be presented with the opportunity to complete a short pre-interview screening at a time that's convenient for you. It's available 24/7, allowing you to fast-track your application without having to wait for office hours.
Once you've completed your screening, one of our specialist recruitment consultants will personally review your application and, if you're shortlisted, will contact you to arrange the next stage of the interview process.
Flexible. Convenient. Reviewed by specialist recruiters.