DOMESTIC ABUSE PRACTITIONER in Tonbridge

Overview

1 year fixed-term position to cover maternity leave.

Responsibilities

The Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the team. The aim of the service is to provide support and advocacy to victims / survivors of domestic abuse. Your primary role will be to provide victim lead trauma informed strength based support and advocacy to victims / survivors referred to the service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of direct work with victims / survivors affected by domestic abuse or safeguarding adults or children.
• Demonstrated ability to work with victims / survivors 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 abuse has on victims / survivors and their children.
• Effective communication, organisational skills and the ability to work using your own initiative and in partnership with other agencies.
• Informed understanding of safeguarding children and adults is essential.

Other Details

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills in this complex and often challenging area of work. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed, enthusiastic and willing to learn. Training and development is actively promoted and supported within the team.

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

Working hours cover Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Macklin, Domestic Abuse Practice Lead on 01482 318 759 or victoria.macklin@hullcc.gov.uk

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