At a Glance
- Tasks: Support victims of domestic abuse with high-quality frontline services and safety planning.
- Company: Join Victim Support, a charity dedicated to helping those affected by crime.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, birthday off, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives every day while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Resilience, adaptability, and ability to assess risks for domestic abuse victims.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 31000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join the New Era team to support victims of domestic abuse, working 37.5 hours a week, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays if required. This role is to be based within the Stafford area; however, travel across Staffordshire is required.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role:
As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will be:
- Providing pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence and abuse through ongoing risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
- Working within a multi-agency framework with a focus on keeping victims of domestic abuse safe.
- Working with survivors and other agencies to monitor the care pathway.
You will need:
The ability to identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
We’re proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
Domestic Abuse Practitioner - Stafford employer: Victim Support
Join our dedicated team in Avon & Somerset, where we prioritise resilience and compassion in supporting victims of adolescent and child to parent violence. As an employer, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, alongside comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a focus on meaningful impact, you will find a rewarding environment that values your contributions and encourages collaboration.
