Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Location: Dudley Borough
Salary: £25,282.44 - £30,304.64 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Maternity Cover
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

We are recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join a specialist Family Safeguarding Team, providing trauma-informed support to adults and families affected by domestic abuse.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside children's social care and partner agencies, you will support parents and carers through tailored interventions, helping to reduce risk, improve safety, and achieve positive outcomes for families.

• Manage a caseload of individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Complete risk and needs assessments, safety planning and support plans.
• Provide practical and emotional support using a trauma-informed, person-centred approach.
• Work closely with Children's Services and partner agencies to coordinate support.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection, MARAC and other safeguarding forums.
• Advocate for victims and help them access housing, legal, financial and community support services.
• Deliver domestic abuse advice, guidance and awareness to professionals within the Family Safeguarding Team.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all safeguarding and GDPR requirements are met.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting adults and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and safety planning.
• Experience managing complex caseloads and working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Strong communication, partnership working and report writing skills.
• A trauma-informed, person-centred approach with excellent organisational skills.

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends if required.
• This is a female-only position and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

For more information please contact the team on (phone number removed)