Male Domestic Abuse Support & Outreach Worker

About the role

Join us in building safer futures by giving a voice to male survivors of domestic abuse and strengthening professional awareness

This is a unique and rewarding role that combines direct survivor support, specialist partnership work, and awareness-raising in the community.

As part of our dedicated Domestic Abuse Service, you ll focus on three main areas:

Supporting male survivors at standard and medium risk

• Provide one-to-one, trauma-informed support to men affected by domestic abuse.

• Complete risk assessments, safety plans and ongoing recovery-focused support.

• Help survivors build confidence, make safe choices and achieve long-term positive change.

Survivor support alongside the Your Choice Project (YCP)

• Work in line with Respect Standards, which ensure that survivors are supported while their partner or ex-partner attends the YCP behaviour change programme.

• Deliver specialist parallel support to male survivors, ensuring their voice, safety and wellbeing remain central.

• Collaborate closely with YCP colleagues to provide a balanced, holistic approach to safety and recovery.

Community outreach and awareness-raising

• Attend and run events across Nottinghamshire to connect directly with male survivors and the professionals who may encounter them.

• Deliver training and briefings to raise awareness of male survivors experiences and increase professional confidence in responding to them.

• Contribute to the development of innovative outreach strategies that challenge stigma and make services more visible and accessible to men.

Who we re looking for

We re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting people in crisis, ideally in domestic abuse or frontline services.

• Knowledgeable about the challenges and barriers faced by male survivors of abuse.

• Skilled in communication, problem-solving and building strong partnerships.

• Confident working with both survivors and professionals in community settings.

• Passionate about equality, inclusion and ending domestic abuse in all its forms.

How to apply

• Applications can be made via our recruitment portal.
• CVs cannot be accepted.

Closing date

• 9am on 25th February 2026.
• Interviews will be held w/c 9th March 2026. If applying, please ensure you have availability for an interview during this week as we may not be able to offer an alternative.

Location

• Hybrid Working

Salary

• £25,870.51 pa FTE (£14,683.26 pro rata)

Hours

• 21 per week

Contract

• Fixed Term until March 2027

Safeguarding

Equation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the past five years, and completion of our safeguarding disclosure questionnaire.

This post involves regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.

Equation operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination, bullying, harassment or exploitation. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where everyone we work with feels protected and able to speak up if they have concerns.