Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Family Safeguarding)

Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers with a focus around Family Safeguarding, for a full-time permanent position based in Southampton.

Salary; 25,750- 26,383 per annum

Hours; 37.5h per week

Location; Southampton (Community & Co-Located role)

About the Role

We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join a multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Team in Southampton. This community-based role works alongside social care and partner agencies to deliver a whole-family approach to domestic abuse and child protection, helping keep children safe at home wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse

• Complete evidence-based risk assessments

• Develop and review individual safety plans

• Deliver practical and emotional advocacy support

• Support parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children

• Provide direct 1:1 support to children affected by domestic abuse

• Participate in MARAC, HRDA and court processes as required

• Identify and assess risk posed by individuals using abusive behaviours

• Support delivery of group work and parenting interventions

• Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately

• Maintain accurate and confidential case records

• Work within safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection frameworks

• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and supervision

• Build strong working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies

• Promote awareness of domestic abuse services within the community

• Manage a proactive and organised caseload

• Ensure child safety remains paramount in all interventions

• Work in line with legislation, policy and best practice guidance

• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

About You

• Experience advocating for vulnerable individuals

• Experience working within a multi-agency safeguarding framework

• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and child protection

• Experience facilitating group work or structured interventions

• Ability to assess and manage complex risk

• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills

• Resilient, empathetic and solution-focused approach

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Willingness to participate in on-call duties

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within an innovative family safeguarding model, supporting survivors and promoting lasting change.