Domestic Abuse Practitioner in Dudley

Domestic Abuse Practitioner
The organisation has a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and resilient professional to join a multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding team, supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse and helping improve outcomes for families.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Domestic Abuse Worker, Domestic Violence Advocate, IDVA, Family Support Worker, Safeguarding Support Worker, Victim Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Abuse Support Worker
Please note: Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female
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 per week, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm. Some out-of-hours work may be required
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a trauma-informed service supporting parents and carers whose children are receiving Family Safeguarding intervention.
Working as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will provide practical and emotional support to victims and survivors, assess risk, develop safety plans and help ensure the voice of the victim is reflected throughout care planning.
As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will work with childrens social care, statutory and non-statutory agencies and wider support services to reduce risk, promote safety and support independence.
The Domestic Abuse Practitioner will manage a caseload, contribute to multi-agency plans and provide advice and guidance to professionals supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Domestic Abuse Practitioner include:
Case Management: Manage a caseload, completing risk assessments, needs assessments, safety planning, support planning and case reviews
Victim Support: Provide practical and emotional support to victims, survivors and their children
Care Planning: Prepare care and support plans for Childrens Services and coordinate community support
Multi-Agency Working: Work with safeguarding teams, Childrens Services and partner agencies to deliver coordinated interventions and respond where risk escalates
Professional Guidance: Provide advice, guidance and awareness support to professionals working with children and families affected by domestic abuse
Information Management: Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR, confidentiality and information sharing procedures
Meetings and Reviews: Attend relevant case reviews and multi-agency meetings including CIN, CP, TAC, TAF, MARAC and MAPPA where appropriate
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
This post is open to female applicants only as an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children in a safeguarding capacity
Ability to maintain professional relationships and boundaries
Knowledge of domestic abuse dynamics and the impact on individuals and families
Knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the gendered nature of violence
Strong risk assessment practice and understanding of domestic and sexual violence
Good safeguarding understanding and ability to contribute to safer working
Ability to use Microsoft Office and virtual platforms
Experience of managing a caseload and working to timescales
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information
Organised, proactive, resilient and able to work as part of a team
Client-centred, empathetic, non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory approach
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Eligibility to work in the UK
DESIRABLE
Minimum Level 3 qualification in a related field
Experience of working with victims and/or survivors of domestic abuse, including risk assessment and safety planning
Experience of complex casework involving safeguarding, mental health, substance misuse, trauma or crisis intervention
Understanding of motivational interviewing skills and trauma-informed approaches
Willingness to work unsociable hours when required
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-P15071
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