Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer

Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer

Salary: £29,943 – £36,738 per annum

Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Colchester 

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse Do you want to play a leading role in shaping services that change lives and strengthen communities

Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is looking for a Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer to help drive our commitment to delivering high-quality, victim-centred support across Colchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence change and make a lasting difference to the lives of people affected by domestic abuse. You will be at the forefront of improving services and ensuring victims and survivors receive the support they need.

About the Role

As our Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer, you will:

• Act as a specialist lead on domestic abuse across CBH, providing expertise and advice.
• Review policies, procedures, and services that deliver positive outcomes.
• Work alongside local partners to provide a coordinated and effective multi-agency response.
• Support our Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation.
• Use data, insight, and learning to drive continuous improvement.

You will help shape innovative initiatives, including work around economic abuse, financial resilience, and early intervention, helping ensure our services remain responsive to emerging needs and changing legislation.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of domestic abuse, including coercive control and emerging forms of abuse.
• Has experience supporting victims and survivors and working within multi-agency partnerships.
• Can positively influence others and drive service improvements across teams.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by making a genuine difference to people's lives and be committed to delivering excellent services for our residents.

Why Join CBH

At CBH, we manage and maintain around 7,000 homes and other important community assets across Colchester. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality services and putting residents at the heart of everything we do.

We understand that people perform at their best when they have a healthy work-life balance. That's why we are committed to offering a supportive, inclusive, and family-friendly working environment where colleagues can thrive.

We Offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave
• Excellent training, professional development, and career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Smartphone and laptop provided
• Discounted gym membership
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your wellbeing matters

Join Us

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can influence change, support some of the most vulnerable members of our community and help shape the future of domestic abuse services, we'd love to hear from you.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.

How to Apply:

• Step 1 – Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site.
• Step 2 – Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification.
• Step 3 – Click ‘Apply online’ below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
• Step 4 – Press ‘submit’.