Domestic Abuse Practitioner; AWDO-P14902

Domestic Abuse Practitioner

An excellent opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner with experience supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, managing caseloads, safeguarding, and delivering trauma-informed support.

Please note:

This post is open to female applicants only as an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Salary: £25,282 (unqualified) to £30,304 (qualified) per annum + Benefits

Location:

Dudley, West Midlands

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join a Family Safeguarding Team supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will manage a caseload, assess risk, develop safety and support plans, and work closely with children’s services and partner agencies.

The Domestic Abuse Practitioner will provide practical, emotional and trauma-informed support to help improve safety, wellbeing and outcomes for adults, children and families.

• Case Management:
  Hold and manage a caseload of individuals and families, completing assessments, support plans, safety plans and case reviews.
• Victim and Survivor Support:
  Provide practical and emotional support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
• Safeguarding:
  Work to reduce risk of harm to adults and children, escalating concerns and responding to increased risk through agreed multi‑agency plans.
• Family Safeguarding:
  Work as part of a multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Team supporting parents and carers whose children are open to intervention.
• Support Planning:
  Develop care plans and support plans for children’s services and coordinate support within the community.
• Professional Advice:
  Provide advice and guidance to other professionals supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Partnership Working:
  Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary and community services to improve safety, independence and access to support.
• Records and Reporting:
  Maintain accurate case records, outcome evidence and reports in line with organisational procedures, confidentiality and GDPR.
• Meetings and Reviews:
  Attend relevant meetings, case reviews and multi‑agency forums, including CIN, CP, TAC, TAF, MARAC or MAPPA where appropriate.

• This post is open to female applicants only as an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Relevant previous or current employment or work experience.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and children in a safeguarding capacity.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse, its impact on individuals and families, and safe engagement approaches.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
• Experience managing a caseload, working to timescales and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build and maintain professional boundaries with service users and stakeholders.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Teams and other virtual platforms.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a related field.
• Experience supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Experience managing complex casework involving trauma, mental health, substance misuse, child abuse or crisis intervention.
• Understanding of motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience preparing reports for case conferences or similar proceedings.
• Knowledge of housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation relating to domestic abuse.

• 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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-P14902