Domestic Abuse Practitioner - Dudley, United Kingdom - Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd
Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd
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Dudley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Domestic Abuse Practitioner


Based:
Dudley


Rate:
£ £26430 pro rata


Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:
Permanent


Hours: 22.5 hours (negotiable week days between 9am-5pm)


Our client, a specialist Domestic Violence charity based in the Black Country is looking to recruit a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to provide support to parents/carers of Young People who are open to a Family Safeguarding support intervention.

The role will be based within the Family Safeguarding teams and work as part of the multi-disciplinary service to improve outcome for families


Synopsis of duties:


  • Working in teams based in the same location to develop and deliver coordinated services to individuals/families identified via agreed referral routes and care plan within a timely manner.
  • Hold/Manage a caseload of individuals/families undertaking all aspects of case management including, risk assessment (including any risks of offending, failure to protect, harm to self and others). Assessing needs via support planning (including safety planning, emergency evacuation, support networks, maintaining their tenancy and other agency involvement). Evidencing outcomes via the outcomes star and regular case review ensuring that they are kept up to date, accurate, and reflective of all actions and discussions taken place.
  • Provide evidence based practical and emotional support to individuals and their children working within appropriate professional guidelines and legislation.
  • Provide care plans and support plans for Children's Services and manage/coordinate the client's support within the community
  • Provide advice and guidance to other professionals in each Locality to ensure they provide effective support for Children and families affected by DA. Training and support to the Locality partnership around Domestic Abuse raise awareness, promote and train on relevant support and risk tools.
  • To work directly with victims of domestic abuse, provide early identification and intervention, & to ensure an accurate capture of the voice of the victim throughout the care plan/ intervention boosting selfesteem and confidence
  • Where risk escalates respond immediately working with partners within agreed multiagency plans to ensure coordination, accountability and impact.
  • Engage with the individual/ family at suitable locations including at home, Children's Centre's, local offices or other safe spaces.
  • Work with other services provided to ensure individuals receive all the support available to them this includes sexual violence support services, stalking, exploitation etc.
  • Work with other services provided throughout Dudley in both the statutory and nonstatutory sector to help maximise independence and safety such as access to housing, legal advice, benefits, education and volunteering/job opportunities.

Essential Requirements:


  • Educated to minimum Level 3 or equivalent, with a good level of experience in Health and social care.
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children in a safeguarding capacity and with demonstrable outcomes.
  • Have an excellent understanding and working practice of undertaking risk assessments and understanding the nature of domestic and sexual violence
  • Have an good understanding of safeguarding and can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safer working culture
Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 22.5 per week


Salary:
£24,310.00-£26,430.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 16/08/2023
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