DAAS Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate

Scottish Borders Council; Galashiels; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Galashiels is seeking an experienced front-line practitioner to join their Domestic Abuse Advocacy Service (DAAS). This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in risk assessment and case management to support victims of domestic abuse. Candidates with relevant professional qualifications will gain valuable insights and a chance to develop skills while working in a supportive team environment. The role offers agile working, with a combination of home and office days.

Benefits

Access to professional development awards

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse advocacy or related work.
• Knowledge of effective risk management practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners.

Responsibilities

• Join the IDAA team in the Public Protection Unit.
• Manage high-risk cases and safety planning.
• Support victims and their families.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Case management

Partner collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in social work, education, health, or related field

Job description

Location: Langlee Centre Marigold Drive Langlee Galashiels Selkirkshire, TD1 2LP

Salary: £29,680.45 - £32,206.25 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 28 hours per week

Work From Home: Yes

Grade: 8A

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 28

Please note: Closing date is the 25th August 2025 with interviews being held on Friday 5 September 2025

Role Purpose

The DAAS service are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced front-line practitioner to join the independent domestic abuse advocate (IDAA) team in the Public Protection Unit. This offers a unique opportunity to hone skills in risk assessment, safety planning, high risk case management and working closely with partners to mitigate risk and improve outcomes for victims and their families. Anyone interested in developing their domestic abuse knowledge/skills would gain invaluable insights into effective risk management and the benefits of working in partnership to tackle gender based violence. Access to the national Professional Development Award (PDA) Independent Domestic Abuse Advocacy (IDAA) qualification will be provided and the successful postholder supported to complete the award.

The position will be based in the Public Protection Unit, Langlee, Galashiels, and will be an agile working pattern - the working pattern will be 28hrs over four days, with 2 days office based, 2 days home based. DAAS is an established service and the successful candidate is assured of a robust induction and the support of an experienced team. DAAS was awarded Leading Lights Accreditation in 2023, in recognition of the robust policy framework, staff support and standards of practice assessed as meeting the national Safe Lives standards

Professional qualification in a related field, such as social work, education, health, criminal justice, housing or probation studies and/ or an equivalent level/range of experience gained in a specialist sector

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Andrea Beavon at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.