March 2026
Female* Outreach Worker (12 month maternity contract), 35 hours a week (Full time), £25,039 – £29,458 per annum + 5% benefits package
We are looking for a Female* Outreach Worker to join our team providing support to survivors of domestic abuse across Waverley and Guildford Boroughs. You will have experience of helping those who have been affected by abuse or other trauma, and will use your excellent communication and listening skills to provide help to our adult clients.
You will be part of our assessment team who are the first point of contact between the survivor and our service. You will use your compassion and professionalism to speak with survivors by telephone, carry out risk assessments, create safety plans and evaluate their needs, making an informed decision on appropriate support.
You will be working 35 hours (full time) a week across 5 days as part of our team of over 20 staff based on the edge of Guildford. You must have a driving licence and have access to a vehicle as some travel across the region, including in rural areas, may be required. This post is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
For more details please see the advert and job description/person specification below:
Job description and person specification
How to apply
Please apply by submitting a CV and a covering email/letter outlining why you want to join our team to hello@swsda.org.uk Applications will be considered as soon as they come in and interviews held accordingly.
*Because of the nature of this post it is only open to female applicants and is exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Volunteer Roles
Community Re-engagement Volunteers (0.5 days – 2 days a week)
Survivors of domestic abuse can struggle to re-engage in the community after their traumatic experiences. We are looking for a number of volunteers to help support survivors to build their confidence and self-esteem and act as their ‘companion’ when taking part in everyday community-based activities. For example, you might accompany them to a local National Trust, a knit and natter group or simply meet for a coffee and a chat in a local café. Expenses for both volunteer and survivor will be covered.
We envisage that this will be for half a day to 1 day a week depending on how much time you can commit and how many survivors you may wish to support.
Donations and Distribution Volunteers (ad hoc)
We are looking for two volunteers to help distribute posters and leaflets to sites around Waverley and Guildford Boroughs (including pharmacies, clothing stores and restaurants) as well as sort and deliver donations to survivors and their children near Easter and Christmas.
This is an ad hoc role perhaps 2-4 times a year.
If you are interested in any of the roles above, please email hello@swsda.org.uk.
