Domestic Abuse Liaison Officer

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 06 August 2026

You will provide a pro-active front line service for domestic abuse victims delivering a pathway of care focusing on safety to the victims. Providing an advocacy and support service throughout their stay.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality Domestic Abuse service as part of the safeguarding team providing professional advice, support and education to the multi-professional team, patient and carers by recognising, prioritising and responding appropriately to Domestic Abuse concerns.

As an experienced post holder you will provide effective Domestic abuse activity by working with current legislation to ensure compliance with the Domestic abuse Act 2021, Care Act 2014, Children's Act 2004 ,MCA 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009, and local Safeguarding Board procedures and safeguarding partnership procedures.

The post holder will need to be able to support the development and implementation of Domestic abuse practice across the Trust, ensuring effective multi-agency liaison and education on Domestic Abuse.

The post holder will Complete relevant risk assessments and develop plans of individualised care in relation to domestic abuse/safeguarding.

To engage directly with victims of domestic abuse, many of whom are reluctant to engage with statutory services, to offer independent advocacy and safety planning.

Complete relevant risk assessments and develop plans of individualised care in relation to domestic abuse/safeguarding.

To engage directly with victims of domestic abuse, many of whom are reluctant to engage with statutory services, to offer independent advocacy and safety planning.

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies to support survivors of domestic abuse including,

Police, Women's Aid, Social Services, Health, Housing agencies, Victim Support, Probation, Court Service and CPS.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa -

Please note that from 9th April
2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

• An IDVA qualification, or other specialist training in relation to domestic abuse/ safeguarding.
• Relevant Degree or evidence of equivalent experience.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems
• GCSE English Language - minimum grade C or equivalent
• Willingness to develop professional qualifications/skills in line with the requirements/ development of the post

• Knowledge and understanding of the Domestic Abuse Act (2021).
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding principals & procedures
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups and victims of Domestic Abuse.
• Experience of safety planning and working with the wider partnership
• Experience of contributing to data collection and report writing.
• Experience of being exposed to distressing and sensitive situations
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience of delivering improvements in patient safety and quality.
• Participated in Audits.

• Committed to personal and service development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team working and the ability to motivate staff
• Flexible to achieve the needs of the service and deadlines, often under pressure.
• Ability to work…