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NIDAS is hiring for a Trustee and a Chair of Trustees
Everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse, fear, and harm. Every day, our team works alongside women, children, and families affected by domestic abuse, providing trauma-informed support, advocacy, recovery programmes, and safe spaces to rebuild confidence and independence.
As our organisation continues to grow and develop, we are now recruiting a new Chair of Trustees and additional Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of NIDAS.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience, insight, and leadership to support meaningful work that creates real impact within our communities.
Note: These are voluntary positions, with reasonable expenses covered.
If you would like to find out more or apply, please contact:
Martin Cook
Chair of NIDAS
[email protected]
The role of the Chair of Trustees
We are seeking a committed and values-driven individual to serve as Chair of Trustees.
As Chair, you will lead the Board in ensuring strong governance, accountability, and strategic direction across the organisation. You will work closely alongside the CEO and wider Board to support the continued growth, sustainability, and effectiveness of NIDAS.
The role involves:
- Providing strategic leadership to the Board
- Supporting and constructively challenging the CEO
- Ensuring effective governance and decision-making
- Helping shape the long-term vision and direction of NIDAS
- Championing the organisation’s mission and values
We are looking for someone with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and strengthening communities.
The role of a Trustee
We are also recruiting additional Trustees to join our Board.
As a Trustee, you will contribute to the strategic oversight and governance of the organisation, helping ensure that NIDAS remains impactful, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of the people we support.
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience or knowledge in:
- Finance
- Safeguarding
- Legal and Governance
- Communications and Marketing
- Charity leadership or public sector experience
We also strongly welcome and value lived experience.
NIDAS is hiring for a Domestic Abuse and Wellbeing Outreach Worker
Salary: £25,628 FTE
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 full days)
Location: Outreach base within Mansfield and Ashfield, with office base at NIDAS, Ransom Wood Estate, Mansfield
Contract: Fixed-term until 1 October 2028 (with possible extension or increased hours subject to funding)
Closing Date: 5.00pm, Thursday 15 October 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
About the Role
NIDAS is seeking a compassionate and skilled Domestic Abuse and Wellbeing Outreach Worker to provide trauma-informed support to women affected by domestic abuse across Mansfield and Ashfield.
This rewarding role will involve working one-to-one with survivors, carrying out risk and needs assessments, developing safety plans, and providing emotional and practical support to help women rebuild their lives. You will also support clients to access services including housing, legal advice, financial support, mental health services, and other specialist agencies.
Working as part of our dedicated team, you will empower survivors through wellbeing-focused interventions, advocacy, and therapeutic support, while helping to create safer and healthier futures for women and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one support sessions for women affected by domestic abuse.
- Complete risk assessments and develop personalised safety plans.
- Provide emotional support, advocacy, referrals, and signposting.
- Deliver wellbeing and trauma-informed interventions.
- Support individuals during periods of crisis and increased risk.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, housing, social care, and criminal justice services.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
- Represent NIDAS at networking events and community meetings.
- Promote the service and build relationships within local communities.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
You will have experience of providing support to vulnerable individuals, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of trauma-informed practice. You will be committed to empowering women, promoting their voice and choice, and helping them achieve positive outcomes.
Knowledge of domestic abuse, safeguarding, risk assessment, and multi-agency working would be advantageous.
How to Apply
To request an application pack, please contact [email protected] or send an up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
NIDAS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
How to Apply
Please contact [email protected] for an application pack or send an upto date CV with supporting statement that highlights your interest in NIDAS, this role and summarises your fit against the criteria set out within the duties and responsibilities.
Join our Mission at NIDAS
At NIDAS, we are committed to empowering women and families affected by domestic abuse, providing them with the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives. We are always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision of a safer and more supportive community.
Stay Connected for Future Opportunities
If you’re interested in joining our team in the future, keep an eye on this page or follow us on our social media channels for updates on new roles. You can also send your CV to [email protected], and we’ll keep it on file for future opportunities. Joining NIDAS means being part of a passionate, supportive team making a real difference—don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Volunteers, student placements, internships and work experience
We are currently NOT accepting applications for volunteer positions as we focus on recruitment. However, if you’re interested in exploring opportunities at NIDAS, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Please see our volunteering page for more information.
Other Ways to Get Involved
While we may not have open positions right now, there are still plenty of ways to support NIDAS:
- Support our campaigns – Help raise awareness and funds for survivors.
- Spread the word – Follow us on social media and share our message.
Thank you for your interest in being part of NIDAS. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome new team members in the near future!