Domestic Abuse Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom FearFree Full time

FearFree is committed to delivering high-quality services to victims of domestic abuse and their families. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Domestic Abuse Support Specialist to join our team in Gloucester.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme (DAPP) Manager, Partner Safety worker, and Behaviour Change Advisors to ensure the safety and well-being of victims and their families. This role will involve providing emotional and practical support to affected others, corroborating information to assure safety, and delivering psychoeducation sessions to increase understanding of trauma and domestic abuse.

The Domestic Abuse Support Specialist will work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure a coordinated community response approach to supporting victims and their families. This will involve attending multi-agency meetings and working with other professionals to manage risk and ensure the best possible outcomes for those affected by domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse and will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality services.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Complete specialist risk assessments and develop personalised safety and support plans for victims of domestic abuse.
  • Ensure high-risk victims are referred to MARAC as required.
  • Ensure safeguarding concerns are reported and escalated.
  • Undertake proactive contact with clients, providing emotional and practical support.
  • Ensure people are referred to other support agencies to meet their needs and aid recovery.
  • Provide information about the nature, possible impact, and limitations of the programme.
  • Participate in case management process.
  • Communicate effectively with other professionals to manage risk.
  • Participate in all required training and supervision activities.
  • Plan, debrief, and undertake the necessary follow-up work in relation to client contact.
  • Develop joint working arrangements with other organisations providing support to those at risk from domestic abuse and follow referral pathways to those organisations.
  • Make priority contact with people as the need arises, including when there are concerns about an increase in risk.
  • Assist with monitoring policies and procedures and producing reports.
  • Attend team meetings and training as required.


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