Foundation/Domestic Abuse Prevention Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Newport, United Kingdom Hampton Trust Full time

15th April 2024

As Domestic Abuse Services Practitioner, you will play a key role in working directly with individuals using harmful/abusive behaviour in their intimate relationships.

  • Job Title: Foundation/Domestic Abuse Prevention Practitioner
  • Responsible to: Foundation Manager
  • Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
  • Base: Newport, Isle of Wight
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Position will remain open until filled
  • Interviews: To be scheduled

Hampton Trust is a leading domestic abuse charity with a focus on tackling the root cause of domestic abuse and criminal behaviour. We pride ourselves on being innovators in our field, highlighting gaps in service and testing new approaches. In recent years we have expanded our reach from being a locally based Hampshire charity to now delivering interventions nationwide.

About the role

The Foundation/Domestic Abuse Prevention Practitioner (FDAP) will play a key role in working directly with individuals using harmful/abusive behaviour in their intimate relationships. The role will include suitability and risk assessments, delivery of interventions, facilitation of group programmes, risk identification, information sharing and preparation of reports for courts and other agencies.

The FDAP Practitioner will be co-located with Priority Crime Teams at Newport Police Station to assist with the identification, screening, and engagement of individuals using harmful behaviour in their relationships, working closely with police to provide a timely and streamlined process for earlier identification, referral, and engagement/disruption of high harm perpetrators of domestic abuse.

For this role is it essential you have excellent understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on victims and their children, as well as experience of working with individuals experiencing domestic abuse and/or causing harm. Experience of group work delivery is desirable; however, we will consider applications from candidates who demonstrate an aptitude for the role.

You will need to be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver the best possible outcomes within a multi-agency setting. As well as being tenacious in support of your clients and adept at problem solving.

IT literacy is a must and candidates must evidence both the ability to use bespoke packages and excellence in their recording practice.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Rewards and benefits of working for Hampton Trust

To ensure equality of treatment and opportunity for all employees, Hampton Trust have a competitive salary banding structure. New starters will start on the minimum point of the relevant pay band advertised; salary increases within the band and promotions are awarded based on annual performance reviews.

  • Contribution pension scheme – NEST with 3% company contribution
  • Sick pay
  • Free onsite parking
  • 25 days annual leave – increasing by 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years
  • 8 days Bank Holiday
  • Additional leave for your birthday
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Access to free clinical supervision sessions
  • Free DBS checks

We are an equal opportunities employer and proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks & satisfactory references.

How to apply

Please submit your application via email to jobs@hamptontrust.org.uk . Don’t forget our offer of an informal chat prior to completing your applications is available if you think it would be helpful.

In your application please include:

  • A cover letter explaining your motivation for applying and outlining how you meet the criteria detailed within the person specification
  • A full CV including education, professional qualifications and full employment history showing responsibilities and relevant achievements.

Hampton Trust is committed to improving and finding ways of creating a more diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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