Red Snapper Recruitment Limited

Family Safeguarding Domestic Abuse Practitioner Location: Walsall Borough Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) Salary: 25,282 - 30,304 (dependent on qualifications) Contract: Permanent Travel: Required - full driving licence and access to a vehicle essential Occupational Requirement: Female-only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1) We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Safeguarding Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join a multi-disciplinary team supporting vulnerable families across Walsall. This role plays a vital part in improving outcomes for children and families experiencing domestic abuse, mental health challenges and/or substance misuse. You will work directly with adults and children to reduce risk, build safety, and promote long-term resilience, while collaborating closely with social care, health, and partner agencies. What You'll Do Manage a caseload of families, completing risk assessments, needs assessments and safety plans Deliver evidence-based emotional and practical support using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach Facilitate group programmes such as the Freedom Programme and You, Me & Mum Capture and communicate the voice of the victim throughout all intervention work Respond quickly to escalating risk and work collaboratively within multi-agency plans Attend case meetings such as CIN, CP, TAC, TAF, MARAC and MAPPA Support access to housing, benefits, education, legal advice and community resources Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with safeguarding, GDPR and organisational policies Build strong professional relationships across safeguarding, health and voluntary sector partners Represent the service in meetings and contribute to best practice development About You Essential: Experience supporting vulnerable adults, children or families Strong knowledge of domestic abuse dynamics and safeguarding Experience completing risk assessments and safety/support planning Ability to manage complex caseloads and work under pressure Confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills Skilled in building trust, maintaining boundaries, and working collaboratively IT-competent (Microsoft Office, Teams, case management systems) Driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable: Experience delivering group programmes Level 3 qualification in a related field Knowledge of motivational interviewing Understanding of trauma-informed practice and VAWG frameworks

Pathfinder Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Location: Covering Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall & Wolverhampton Family Court. When not working in the community, you will be expected to work from offices in Sandwell, Dudley or Walsall. Salary: 25,282 - 28,861 (DOE & Qualifications) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (Mon-Fri, 9-5) Contract: Permanent Please note: This role is open to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). We're recruiting a dedicated Pathfinder IDVA on behalf of our client to support survivors of domestic abuse as they navigate the Family Court process. This vital role focuses on empowering victims and their children, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and safe at every stage. You'll be the main point of contact for families, helping them understand the court process, advocating on their behalf, and ensuring their experiences of abuse are fully recognised within proceedings. What You'll Be Doing Providing 1:1 support to survivors and their children throughout the Family Court journey Completing risk assessments (including DASH) and developing tailored safety plans Preparing detailed reports to ensure the impact of domestic abuse is understood by court professionals Working closely with CAFCASS, partner agencies and safeguarding teams Supporting victims with pre-court preparation, attendance and post-court safety planning Delivering expert guidance within the court setting on domestic abuse dynamics Managing a caseload, keeping accurate records and participating in multi-agency meetings What We're Looking For Experience working with victims of domestic or sexual abuse, and/or a relevant IDVA qualification is essential Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding, risk assessment and trauma-informed practice Experience supporting vulnerable adults/children and managing complex cases Ability to build trust, communicate sensitively and advocate confidently Skilled in report writing, multi-agency working and maintaining professional boundaries Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle