At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals affected by domestic abuse through tailored interventions and safety plans.
- Company: Civic Recruitment Limited, dedicated to social impact in Hackney.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a meaningful role with a supportive team.
- Other info: 3-month contract with opportunities for impactful community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in domestic abuse support and relevant professional qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
- Job Information
- Social / NGO / Health & Care
- City Hackney
- Province Hackney
- Postal Code E2
Job Description
- 3-month contract role with a local authority
- Summary
- This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at providing specialist support and intervention to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
The position is crucial in reducing risk, enhancing safety, and promoting positive outcomes for victims.
The postholder will engage in complex casework, conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and work collaboratively with multiple agencies to safeguard victims and support effective interventions.
This role is integral to delivering domestic abuse services, protecting vulnerable individuals, and contributing to the prevention of violence against women and girls.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of domestic abuse cases, providing tailored interventions based on assessed risk and need.
- Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments for victims and, where appropriate, perpetrators and family members.
- Develop, implement, and review individual safety and support plans.
- Undertake home visits, community visits, and outreach work to engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach individuals.
- Advocate on behalf of victims to ensure access to appropriate services, resources, and protection.
- Work closely with criminal justice agencies, social care, police, housing providers, health services, and voluntary organisations.
Requirements
Experience
- Experience working with victims of domestic abuse, gender-based violence, safeguarding, or vulnerable adults and families.
- Experience managing complex casework and undertaking risk assessments.
- Experience developing and implementing support or intervention plans.
Qualifications
- Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) qualification, Domestic Abuse Prevention Advocate qualification, Social Work qualification, or another relevant professional qualification.
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS required.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 11th July 2026, apply ASAP.
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We think you need these skills to ace Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer
Risk Assessment
Case Management
Safety Planning
Advocacy Skills
Intervention Planning
Collaboration with Agencies
Experience with Domestic Abuse
