Working in a Domestic Abuse Charity
Make a Difference. Change Lives.
Working in a domestic abuse charity is more than a job — it’s a commitment to empowering survivors, rebuilding lives, and creating safer communities by holding abusers to account. Every role plays a vital part in supporting individuals and families affected by abuse.
If you are compassionate, resilient, and driven to make meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
At WWDAS we are proud to be women centred – women led.
Why Work in Domestic Abuse Support?
Domestic abuse services provide critical, life-saving support. By joining our team, you will:
- Support survivors in crisis and recovery
- Advocate for safety, justice, and independence
- Help children and families rebuild their lives
- Challenge stigma and raise awareness
- Be part of a mission-driven, supportive team
This work is challenging — it is also deeply rewarding.
Roles within WWDAS
We offer a range of opportunities, including:
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Support high-risk survivors, coordinate safety plans, and work alongside police and partner agencies.
Adult Support Worker
Provide comprehensive support to adults aged 16+
Refuge Support Worker
Offer practical and emotional support to individuals and families living in refuge accommodation.
Children & Young People’s support worker
Deliver specialist support to children affected by domestic abuse.
Administration
The analysis of the statistics of the organisation for funding applications and as part of funding returns. The role includes developing with the CEO and senior management team annual impact/evaluation reports for funders and stakeholders.
Who We’re Looking For
We value:
- Empathy and non-judgemental communication
- Strong boundaries and professionalism
- Resilience and emotional intelligence
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- A trauma-informed approach
Experience in working in the voluntary sector, social work, safeguarding, any support role or advocacy is beneficial — we also welcome transferable skills and provide training.
Training & Development
We are committed to staff wellbeing and growth. We provide:
- Specialist domestic abuse training
- Safeguarding and risk assessment training
- Ongoing professional development
- Clinical supervision and peer support
- Access to wellbeing resources
Staff Wellbeing Matters
Supporting survivors can be emotionally demanding. We prioritise:
- Regular supervision
- Mental health support
- Flexible working where possible
- Team debriefs and reflective practice
- Access to confidential counselling and support through our employee assistance programme
You are not alone in this work.
Equality & Inclusion
Domestic abuse affects people of all genders, backgrounds, and communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We are a feminist organisation, our values are founded on commitments to human rights, anti-discrimination and freedom from oppression. We believe the evidence that violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence is based on gender inequality, a cause and consequence of the unequal position of women and girls in society, a violation of human rights, and is entirely preventable. To that end we are pro-women and also work with men as they are also affected by gender inequality.
We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
How to Apply
View our current vacancies below and apply via downloading our application form.
📩 For recruitment enquiries, contact: recruitment@westwalesdas.org.uk
📍 Location: 42 Portland Road, Aberystwyth & Branwen Centre, Napier street, Cardigan
🕒 Hours: Various full-time & part-time roles
Important Note
Some roles may involve working with individuals experiencing trauma. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to undergo enhanced background checks where required.