Domestic Abuse Practitioner

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DA Refuge Practitioner (Part-Time)
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Salary: £12,602 per annum
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Office/Refuge Based

We are recruiting for two Part-Time Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioners to join a dedicated team supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing practical, emotional and advocacy support within a safe refuge environment.

Available Working Patterns
Role 1 - Monday to Wednesday

• Monday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
• Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:00pm

Role 2 - Wednesday to Friday

• Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Thursday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 9:30am - 4:00pm

About the Role
As a DA Refuge Practitioner, you will provide frontline support to women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse, helping them to rebuild their lives and move towards independence. You will work within a refuge setting, supporting residents through risk assessments, support planning, advocacy, safeguarding, and practical day-to-day assistance.
You will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment while working closely with partner agencies to ensure residents receive the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess referrals and support admissions into refuge accommodation.
• Carry out needs and risk assessments and develop individual support plans.
• Provide one-to-one emotional and practical support to residents.
• Support service users with housing, benefits, legal matters, health, education and employment opportunities.
• Advocate on behalf of residents with external agencies, including housing providers, social care, healthcare professionals and legal services.
• Assist residents in developing independent living skills and preparing for move-on accommodation.
• Maintain accurate case records and monitoring information.
• Support safeguarding processes and attend multi-agency meetings where required.
• Help ensure the refuge remains a safe, secure and welcoming environment.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the refuge and participate in team meetings and training.

About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable people and has experience working within domestic abuse, housing, social care, safeguarding or related support services.
Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, women, children or families.
• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on individuals and families.
• Experience of carrying out support work, advocacy or case management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records.
• Good IT, literacy and administrative skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

• Experience working within refuge, housing or community support services.
• Additional community language skills.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation or safeguarding procedures.
• First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

• Meaningful and rewarding work supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact within the local community.

If you are committed to empowering women and families and want to be part of a service that changes lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our dedicated refuge support team in Loughborough.


Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.