Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Domestic Abuse Practitioner- Accommodation

JOB TITLE: Domestic Abuse Parenting Support and Group Facilitator

SALARY: £ 28-30K

RESPONSIBLE TO: Accommodation Manager

HOURS: 37.5 flexible working between hours of 8am 6pm

Monday to Friday

Annual Leave: 30 days pro-rata + Bank Holidays

Pension: 6% employer s contribution

Health Benefits: Health Care Cash Plan

Employment Mental Wellbeing Scheme

Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project. Evening and weekend work as required. Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the organisation and with the prior agreement of the CEO.

The post is based within Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (Pdap)

N.B. The organisation refers to the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership.

Overall Objectives

To support women who have been subjected to domestic abuse, so called honor-based abuse and or forced marriage to navigate the barriers faced in their journey to recovery.

To provide holistic and trauma-informed support to women residing across Pdap s refuge services who have experienced domestic abuse. The post will have a strong emphasis on supporting empowerment through one to one and group-based activities. This role will deliver targeted interventions, facilitate group activities that promote confidence and self-efficacy, and provide flexible, ad hoc support to a small caseload of women.

The successful applicant will embody the Pdap values and keep the client at the heart of everything they do.

Particular Tasks of the Postholder

The postholder will provide client-centred support and advocate for victims of domestic abuse by;

1. Providing bespoke 1 to 1 support sessions:

• Provide one-to-one support tailored to the needs of women affected by domestic abuse.

• Help women rebuild post-abuse.

• Complete support plans with women to ascertain their needs and work with them to achieve their goals

• To support women to access housing and other key services

• To ensure women have the means to live independently including support to access finance and education

2. Facilitating Group Activities

• Alongside the wider DAP team to design and facilitate a regular programme of group activities aimed at building confidence, skills, and emotional wellbeing.

• Promote peer support, personal development, and recovery through workshops on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, assertiveness, and life skills.

• Encourage participation and co-production by involving women in planning and leading group sessions where appropriate.

3. Individual Support

• Hold a small, manageable caseload and provide responsive, ad hoc support as needed.

• Conduct holistic, trauma-informed assessments, support plans and safety planning.

• Empower women to make informed choices and access relevant services (e.g. legal, housing, benefits, health).

• Advocate on behalf of residents where necessary to ensure their rights and needs are met.

4. Partnership and Safeguarding

• Work closely with external agencies (e.g. social services, schools, health professionals) to ensure coordinated support.

• Proactively contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and risk management procedures.

• Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with organisational policies and confidentiality standards

• To adhere to defined service standards and accreditation frameworks and remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice

Organisational Development

To ensure the views of clients and stakeholders are embedded into the work of PDAP and to take full account of these in the development of services

To participate in, and support organisational policy development and implementation

To embrace Pdap s approach to continuous improvement

Internal and External Liaison and Engagement

To promote Pdap ethos and values across the organisation

To liaise with other agencies on behalf of clients, the organisation and volunteers

and represent the wider complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse

To represent Pdap operationally where required.

To develop and maintain good positive working relationships with relevant agencies and professionals

To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals.

Other

To work as part of a team to ensure the health and safety elements of the accommodation are undertaken

To undertake other related duties required by your manager, the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees

To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions, policy and agendas pertinent to domestic abuse and Pdap, implement this learning to develop services and enhance the work Pdap carry out, also disseminate learning, knowledge and awareness to colleagues

To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the senior leadership team

To take part in Pdap out of hours on-call rota

It is essential to the development of Pdap service delivery that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time

Person Specification Knowledge

You will be required to:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years experience of working with vulnerable adults or children.

• To have demonstrable safeguarding experience and be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS.

• Knowledge of the impact of domestic abuse women

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or substantial relevant experience in a related field with additional proof of continuing professional development

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Strong organisational, report writing and communication skills, both written and in person

• Knowledge and experience of working with women and children from different backgrounds and a commitment to equitable practice.

• Experience working in partnership with key organisations relating to safeguarding and multi-agency working

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification (e.g. social work, psychology, health and social care, IDVA training).

• Experience delivering group work or educational sessions.

• Can speak one or more of the community languages within Kirklees

• Experience working with children or families in a domestic abuse setting or within the community

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and strength-based models.

• Knowledge of case management systems

Additional Information:

• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

• A full clean driving license is required for this role

• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

• Ongoing training and professional development will be provided.