About The Role
About the role
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We are seeking a 9 month fixed term maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Domestic Abuse and Interpersonal Violence Team. The service will offer a whole family, tiered approach to domestic abuse, supporting all levels of risk.
The Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioners (DASP) will be based in one of the areas of Birmingham (North, West Central, East or South) offering group work to families screened as low and medium risk domestic abuse whilst also carrying a caseload of 121 work where group work is not suitable. You will also provide specialist advice and guidance to our Family Help Teams which consist of Targeted Family Help (Early Help) and Family Help Social Work colleagues in their district areas. The DASP will also need to deliver a rolling programme of Domestic Abuse Training to the wider workforce.
You will receive a full induction, training and be supported by your team and line manager to deliver excellent service provision to families affected by domestic abuse in a safe, creative and innovative way. We also offer the opportunity to access on ongoing professional development and training.
We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection.
This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.
This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.
About you:
You will need to have extensive experience of working in a domestic abuse setting, an understanding of working with children, young people and their families and a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. The role will require applicants with significant experience and knowledge as you will need to be able to identify risk, develop robust safety planning and disruption strategies and meaningful actions that safeguard children, young people and their non abusive parent/carer, and hold the abusive parent/partner to
Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioner in London employer: Birmingham Children's Trust
Birmingham Children’s Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the development of its employees. With a strong focus on leadership growth, you will have access to tailored training programmes and mentorship opportunities that empower you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility while being part of a passionate team committed to improving outcomes in the Birmingham community.
Contact Details:
Birmingham Children's Trust Recruitment Team
