We are currently recruiting for DA Practitioners to join specialist support services working with women, children and vulnerable individuals affected by domestic abuse.

These are rewarding opportunities for experienced and compassionate professionals who are committed to providing high-quality practical, emotional and advocacy support while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional practice.

About the Roles

We have multiple opportunities available across Leicester and Coventry, with different working patterns depending on the position.

Working hours may include:

• Part-time and full-time positions
• Monday to Friday working
• Different daytime shift patterns
• Some weekend working
• Out-of-hours and flexible working, depending on the position

Exact working hours and shift patterns will be discussed with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the position, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing practical, emotional and culturally sensitive support to women and children affected by domestic abuse
• Carrying out risk and needs assessments
• Developing and reviewing individual support and safety plans
• Providing advocacy, advice and information
• Supporting service users with housing, benefits, legal, health and welfare matters
• Working with statutory and voluntary agencies
• Supporting safeguarding procedures
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records
• Managing referrals and supporting access to specialist services
• Participating in multi-agency meetings and partnership working
• Providing community-based outreach and support
• Supporting workshops, awareness sessions and group activities
• Helping service users move towards greater independence and stability

The roles involve working sensitively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and require a strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. DA Refuge Practitioner_Leiceste…

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience working with vulnerable people and/or within domestic abuse, social care or welfare services
• Good understanding of domestic abuse and safeguarding
• Experience providing practical and emotional support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake risk and needs assessments
• Good organisational, administration and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team
• An empathetic, professional and non-judgemental approach
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

For relevant positions, fluency in English and at least one appropriate community/BAME language is an essential requirement. DA Refuge Practitioner_Leiceste…

Additional Requirements

Depending on the position, candidates may be required to have:

• Relevant domestic abuse/IDVA experience or qualification
• Experience working within safeguarding procedures
• Experience supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour-based abuse or FGM
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for community-based positions

For the IDVA opportunity, relevant IDVA/ISVA experience or qualification and substantial experience working with domestic abuse and vulnerable people are required. IDVA Job Description_06062023

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team providing essential support to people affected by domestic abuse, helping service users access safety, advocacy, practical assistance and specialist services.

If you have the experience, resilience and commitment required for this important work, we would like to hear from you.