Senior Violence Prevention Practitioner

Job Details

Closing Date: 26 July, 2026

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wakefield – office and hybrid home working (reduced hours would be considered).

Job reference number: 1740

A unique and exciting opportunity to join Cranstoun’s Wakefield Domestic Abuse Support Service to deliver our specialist domestic abuse interventions in Wakefield. Cranstoun’s will provide a range of interventions to victim/survivors, perpetrators and children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

We are looking for a Senior Violence Prevention Practitioner (VPP) to lead and support the delivery of domestic abuse perpetrator interventions across Wakefield.

• Lead the day‑to‑day operational delivery of the VPP service and provide line management to practitioners within the VPP team.
• Deliver specialist interventions that promote accountability and lasting behaviour change.
• Work collaboratively with agencies such as IDART, Wakefield DASS, MARAC and MATAC to manage risk and improve outcomes.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on domestic abuse, safeguarding and perpetrator interventions.

We’re looking for someone with experience in domestic abuse, safeguarding, public protection or multi‑agency working, who is confident managing risk, building partnerships and supporting professional practice.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check against relevant barred lists.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to  Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your Cover Letter.