Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Worker
The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Worker Apprenticeship prepares learners to provide safe, trauma-informed support to survivors, including crisis response, risk assessment, safety planning and multi-agency working.
Duration: 12 + EPA
Location: Online
ApprenticeshipLevel: Level 44
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Overview of the Role
The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Worker Apprenticeship prepares learners to provide safe, trauma-informed support to survivors, including crisis response, risk assessment, safety planning and multi-agency working.
Details of the Standard
Apprentices will build the skills to advocate for survivors, support them through legal and court processes, and signpost to relevant services, while promoting empowerment, inclusion and survivor voice.
Entry Requirements
For domestic and sexual abuse support workers, apprenticeships ensure training is relevant, hands-on, and aligned with industry standards, helping them build confidence in safeguarding, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.
English and Maths
For learners over 19, we will support learners to achieve if they and their employer decide to take this route. However, reading, speaking & listening, writing and maths are built into the programme
Curriculum Overview
Crisis Response & Risk Management, Empowerment & Advocacy, Trauma-Informed Approaches & Service Provision, Support Through Legal & Court Processes, Collaboration & Multi-Agency Support, Self-Care & Empowering Survivors’ Voices.
Summary of End-Point-Assessment
Presentation – showcasing knowledge, problem-solving skills, and reflections on real-world experiences within the role.
Professional Discussion – A structured conversation with an assessor about the apprentice’s knowledge and experiences.
Portfolio of evidence – A collection of evidence to show performance in the workplace
Progression
Open doors to leadership roles, specialist positions, or further training opportunities within the sector.