Coventry-Based Domestic Abuse Outreach Practitioner

Brook Street Social Care; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service in Coventry is seeking an Outreach Domestic Abuse Practitioner to deliver vital support to women and children affected by domestic abuse. Responsibilities include individual casework, risk assessment, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting victims, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This full-time role offers a salary of £26,617 and requires emotional resilience in a challenging but rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting victims of domestic abuse and related fields.
• Understanding of domestic abuse legislation and risk assessment tools.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
• Develop Individual Support Plans tailored to service users.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies for multi-agency support.

Skills

Casework

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Strong communication skills

Ability to speak BME languages

Education

Recognised counselling or relevant professional qualification

Job description

A community support service in Coventry is seeking an Outreach Domestic Abuse Practitioner to deliver vital support to women and children affected by domestic abuse. Responsibilities include individual casework, risk assessment, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting victims, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This full-time role offers a salary of £26,617 and requires emotional resilience in a challenging but rewarding environment.