Job Description
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Family Safeguarding)
An excellent opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner with experience in safeguarding, risk assessment and case management to provide trauma-informed support within a multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Team.
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: Walsall, 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 with experience of safeguarding, risk assessment, safety planning and managing a complex caseload within domestic abuse services.
Working as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will be embedded within a multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Team, supporting parents and carers where domestic abuse is a key risk factor. You will deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for children and families.
As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will work collaboratively with children's social care, probation, mental health and other partner agencies, contributing to coordinated care plans, multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Domestic Abuse Practitioner include:
- Case Management: Hold and manage a caseload undertaking risk assessments, needs assessments, safety planning and regular case reviews
- Trauma-Informed Support: Provide practical and emotional support to victims and their children using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches
- Multi-Agency Working: Attend CIN, CP, TAC, TAF, MARAC and MAPPA meetings contributing to safeguarding and coordinated interventions
- Support Planning: Develop and review tailored support plans to reduce risk, improve resilience and promote safer outcomes
- Motivational Interviewing: Gather and analyse information using motivational interviewing techniques to inform interventions
- Group Facilitation: Deliver structured programmes and awareness sessions promoting healthy relationships and reducing risk
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with GDPR and organisational policies
- Partnership Collaboration: Work closely with statutory and voluntary services to maximise access to housing, legal, welfare and wellbeing support
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field
- Previous experience supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse
- Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Proven experience of managing a caseload and completing risk assessments and safety plans
- Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on families
- Ability to contribute effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Eligibility to work in the UK
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working within child protection or child in need frameworks
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and motivational interviewing
- Knowledge of housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation relating to domestic abuse
- Experience facilitating group programmes
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-P14403
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