Domestic Abuse Support Specialist

5 days ago


Sandwell, United Kingdom Red Snapper Recruitment Limited Full time
Job Title: Domestic Abuse Support Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Domestic Abuse Support Specialist to join our team at Red Snapper Recruitment Limited.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will provide high-quality frontline domestic abuse support services to those at high risk of harm. They will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for victims, including responding and reporting to Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary range of £24,310 - £27,781 per annum, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prioritize high-risk cases and provide proactive crisis interventions to increase personal safety and inform individuals of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal, and welfare rights.
  • Provide direct casework support, advice, information, and empowerment to individuals experiencing domestic abuse through telephone contact and face-to-face meetings.
  • Identify and assess risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
  • Attend criminal and civil court with clients when required, ensuring they feel supported and aware of the process.
  • Prepare reports to feed into MARAC and other operational safeguarding forums.
Person Specification:
  • Empathy, compassion, excellent interpersonal and caseload management skills, client-centred approach, and proactive crisis intervention.
  • IDVA qualification and/or direct experience of working in domestic/sexual violence.
  • Qualification or training equivalent to minimum level 3 education standard in a relevant topic, such as health and social care.
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
  • Experience of managing complex casework, including issues like child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, working with trauma in adults and children, and crisis intervention.
  • Full driving license with willingness to use own vehicle.
  • DBS check to be undertaken.


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