Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner
Essex
About the Organisation
Our client is passionate about ensuring that every person has the opportunity to live their life free from Domestic Abuse. They are seeking equally committed and passionate people to join their growing teams across their organisation, delivering a wide range of specialist support services to some of the most vulnerable individuals, children and young people in their area.
They provide free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced, Domestic Abuse.
Their vision is for life without Domestic Abuse and their mission is to provide rapid responses to Domestic Abuse that increases safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change. They believe in raising awareness through education, training and partnerships in their community.
Their service is about supporting children and young people who have experienced Domestic Abuse either in a relationship or family setting.
Our client is currently looking for a Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join their service on a full-time basis, for a 12 month, fixed term contract.
The Benefits
- Salary of £24,382 - £27,282 per annum (£26,821 - £30,011 from the 1st April 2024)
This is an incredible opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner with experience of working with young people to join our client’s impactful organisation.
Each day, you’ll provide life-changing services to countless families across Essex, empowering and supporting them to recover, rebuild bonds and live happy and full lives, safe from Domestic Abuse.
So, if you can advocate for clients, ensuring that every one of them is able to live their life free from Domestic Abuse, then apply today.
The Role
As a Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, specialist Domestic Abuse support to parents and their children in our client’s delivery areas.
Working with colleagues and other statutory and voluntary agencies, you will enhance parenting capacity and rebuild family bonds.
You will also increase the resilience of families, focusing primarily on their safety and recovery.
Developing working relationships with agencies working within the local community, you will work to increase your awareness, confidence and knowledge of tackling Domestic Abuse.
About You
To be considered as a Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will need:
- Experience of working with young people who have experienced either Domestic Abuse or trauma within their lives
- Good knowledge of trauma-informed care
- In-depth knowledge of Domestic Abuse and its impact on young people
- An understanding of the dynamics of risk and how to effectively mitigate risks with robust safety plans
- Strong case management skills
- A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle
The closing date for this role is 1st March 2024.
Other organisations might call this position Caseworker, Support Worker, Domestic Violence Support Worker, DVA, IDVA, Case Worker, Abuse Caseworker, or Protective Services Worker.
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