At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with communities to support those affected by harmful cultural practices and provide vital education.
- Company: Stop Domestic Abuse, a trauma-informed organisation dedicated to community welfare.
- Benefits: Permanent position with a supportive work environment and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Open to female applicants only; flexible application process with no closing date.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and promote human rights.
- Qualifications: Experience in community engagement and a passion for social justice.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse.
Main purpose and scope of the job:
- Proactively engaging with communities affected by harmful cultural practices including ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage and FGM/C, and provide community based support for adults who have had harmful cultural practices performed on them or who may/whose children may be at risk.
- Building trust with diaspora communities through engaging with community leaders, community groups, religious institutions and other voluntary sector organisations.
- Educating professionals about harmful cultural practices including the different types, prevalence within local diaspora communities, safeguarding and support.
- Providing one-to-one services to adults affected by harmful cultural practices living in the community, including safety planning and risk assessments.
- Providing group work to women and children from diaspora communities affected by harmful cultural practices to challenge any support for their continuation and increase knowledge of human rights and UK law.
- Ensuring that vulnerable adults’ welfare (and any children associated with the client) is safeguarded in accordance with Stop Domestic Abuse’s Protection from Abuse Policy and the Hampshire and Portsmouth Local Safeguarding Children’s/Adults Boards policies and procedures, including making appropriate onwards referrals when required.
Available Posts: Portsmouth and Hampshire: Reference Number: STOPDA912. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours Per Week: 37.5 (Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm).
Applying for this post:
- Please download and complete the job pack, equalities monitoring form and job application form listed at the top of this page.
- You can apply by:
- Submitting your application and equal opportunities forms via the online form below
- Emailing your completed application and equal opportunities forms to humanresources@stopdomesticabuse.uk
- Posting your application and equal opportunities forms to: FAO: Human Resources, Stop Domestic Abuse, PO Box 53, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1UA
There is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview. We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. Appointment will be on merit alone. We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close applications earlier. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
Community Development Worker – Harmful Cultural Practices in Portsmouth employer: Southern Domestic Abuse Service
Stop Domestic Abuse is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and trauma-informed work environment. Located in Hampshire, we offer our employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families affected by domestic abuse while benefiting from a collaborative culture that prioritises professional development and multi-agency partnerships. Our commitment to employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on diversity ensures that you will thrive both personally and professionally in this vital role.
Contact Details:
Southern Domestic Abuse Service Recruitment Team
