DOMESTIC ABUSE PRACTITIONER in Tonbridge

Overview

The Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the Dap team. The aim of the partnership is to reduce repeat victimisation through enhancing the safety of victims and children by providing a co‑ordinated and effective inter‑agency response to addressing domestic violence and abuse.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary role will be to provide an effective trauma‑informed, victim‑led support and advice service to victims referred to the DAP Team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience of direct work with victims affected by domestic violence and abuse or safeguarding adults or children.
• Demonstrated ability to work with victims in an empowering and supportive way.
• Awareness and understanding of the Duluth power and control methodologies, power differentials and inequalities between men and women and the effects that domestic violence and abuse has on victims and their children.
• Effective communication, organisational skills and the ability to work using your own initiative.
• Informed understanding of safeguarding children and adults.

Training and Development

This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in this complex and challenging area of work. Training and development is actively promoted and supported within the team.

Additional Information

This post is open to women only: Section (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.

Working hours cover Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 5.00pm.

Interviews will take place on 9 and 12 January 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Macklin on 01482 318759.

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.