Job Description
Domestic Abuse Practitioner
A rewarding opportunity to provide trauma-informed domestic abuse outreach support within a multi-disciplinary family safeguarding setting, supporting adults and children through risk assessment, safety planning and case management.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you:
Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, IDVA, Family Support Worker, Safeguarding Practitioner, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, MARAC Representative, Refuge Support Worker, DVA Outreach Worker, DASH Assessor, Domestic Abuse Navigator, CYP Practitioner, Children and Young People Practitioner, Family Support Worker
SALARY: £25,282 (unqualified) to £30,304 (qualified) per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Dudley, West Midlands
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (37.5 hours per week)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join a family safeguarding service supporting adults affected by domestic abuse where children are subject to statutory interventions.
As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will work alongside professionals from social care, mental health and probation, delivering evidence-based interventions that prioritise safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes for families.
The Domestic Abuse Practitioner role focuses on outreach engagement, risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and coordinated case management, ensuring the voice of the victim remains central to all support plans.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Domestic Abuse Practitioner include:
- Case Management: Managing a complex caseload including risk assessment, safety planning and regular reviews
- Victim Outreach Support: Delivering practical and emotional outreach support using trauma-informed approaches
- Safeguarding Practice: Working to reduce risk of harm to adults and children in line with safeguarding procedures
- Multi-Agency Working: Collaborating with social care, health, education and criminal justice partners
- Care Planning: Contributing to child in need and child protection plans with Children's Services
- Risk Escalation Response: Acting promptly where risk increases, following agreed multi-agency processes
- Advocacy and Guidance: Supporting victims to understand their rights and access legal and community services
- Professional Advice: Offering domestic abuse expertise, training and guidance to partner agencies
- Accurate Record Keeping: Maintaining clear, confidential and GDPR-compliant case records
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Previous experience supporting victims or survivors of domestic abuse
- Experience managing complex safeguarding cases involving adults and children
- Strong understanding of domestic abuse dynamics and trauma-informed practice
- Proven ability to undertake risk assessments and safety planning
- Experience working within outreach, community or partnership-based services
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage emotionally demanding work
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Eligibility to work in the UK
DESIRABLE
- Relevant Level 3 qualification or above in a related field
- Experience working within family safeguarding or statutory services
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques
- Experience preparing reports for formal meetings or conferences
BENEFITS
- Mileage allowance
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to group clinical supervision
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Wellbeing day
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Time off in lieu for additional hours worked
This role requires a DBS check
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JOB REF: AWDO-P14380
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