Domestic Abuse Outreach Practitoner

Role: Domestic Abuse Outreach Practitioner
Location: Slough (Hybrid 3 days in office/community, 2 from home)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £14 £18 per hour (depending on pay status)
Start Date: Within 2 weeks notice
Duration: 3-month temporary contract (with strong possibility of extension)
Essential: Previous experience working with victims of domestic abuse

Our client is a well-established organisation providing specialist support services to individuals experiencing domestic abuse. They are seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Outreach Practitioner to join their team and deliver high-quality support to standard to medium risk victims in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to victims of domestic abuse in the community and in their own homes.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 25 clients, addressing practical and emotional needs including housing, substance misuse, mental health, and those with No Recourse to Public Funds.
• Conduct risk and needs assessments (including CAADA DASH RIC) and develop tailored safety and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with key partner agencies including Police, Probation, and Social Services.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to secure housing and access to services.
• Signpost and support clients to engage with additional support networks.

Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting victims of domestic abuse within DA services or related fields such as social services or supported housing.
• Strong experience in key working and case management.
• Skilled in developing support plans and conducting risk and needs assessments, with a sound understanding of safeguarding.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to working within a hybrid model.
• DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the update service.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

For more information, please call the team and ask to speak to Ellie

Supporting Futures Consulting is acting as both an employer and an agency for this role.