At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families affected by domestic abuse and strengthen the response to safeguarding children.
- Company: Join Wiltshire Council, a friendly and inclusive workplace with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and a commitment to work-life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in domestic abuse interventions and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34434 - 36363 £ per year.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Domestic Abuse Early Help Advisor to join our Integrated Front Door (IFD), with a strong commitment to safeguarding children and supporting families affected by domestic abuse, and experience in ESA planning and completing DARA/DASH.
Wiltshire Council offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on work-life balance. Following our Outstanding Ofsted rating in September 2023, the IFD received particularly positive feedback for its impact and effectiveness. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, the service provides a single point of access for all contacts and referrals, ensuring alignment with statutory and local safeguarding guidance for children and young people.
As part of this role, you will contribute to strengthening the IFD response to domestic abuse. You will undertake triage activity, make informed threshold decisions, and support MARAC processes. Working with survivors, perpetrators, and children, you will assess risk, keep the child's lived experience central, and apply a strong understanding of victim-perpetrator dynamics, including experience in ESA planning and completing DARA/DASH.
You will need to work confidently on your own initiative within a fast-paced environment, managing contacts proportionately and progressing work effectively. A sound knowledge of domestic abuse interventions is required, including statutory and police powers such as Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs), alongside voluntary and supportive pathways. You will direct individuals and families to appropriate services, develop practical safety plans, and play an active role in multi-agency working. Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills are essential.
Join us and play a vital role in delivering a coordinated, high-quality response that helps keep children and families safe.
Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Domestic Abuse Early Help Advisor employer: Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises work-life balance and employee well-being. With a strong commitment to safeguarding children and families affected by domestic abuse, employees benefit from professional growth opportunities within a highly regarded service, recognised for its outstanding impact. Join us in Trowbridge, where you can make a meaningful difference while being part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating a culture of trust and respect.
