Temporary Accommodation Support Officer Domestic Abuse

Temporary Accommodation Support Officer -Domestic Abuse

SO2: Starting salary £42,912 incl LW

10-month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity

Hybrid working

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse and helping them rebuild their lives in safety?

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), ensuring their safety, stability, and access to appropriate housing solutions 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.

We welcome applications from experienced applicants, recent graduates and those that have transferable skills and the ability to develop any gaps in knowledge. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Delisha Louis at dlouis@lambeth.gov.uk

DBS

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 www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

Job Description and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your Personal statement or CV.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 19^th April 2026

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22^nd April 2026

Benefits: Please cleck here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

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 clickhere.