Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Victim Support; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting victims of abuse is seeking a Domestic Abuse Practitioner in the Stoke-on-Trent area. This role involves providing high-quality frontline service, risk assessment, and advocacy for domestic violence victims. Applicants should demonstrate resilience and an ability to work within a multi-agency framework. The position offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced sick pay allowances

Access to financial wellbeing hub

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and assess risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using a risk identification checklist.

Responsibilities

• Provide pro-active, high quality service to victims of domestic violence and abuse.
• Work within a multi-agency framework focused on safety.
• Collaborate with survivors and agencies to monitor care pathways.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Customer service focus

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join the New Era team to support victims of domestic abuse, working 37.5 hrs a week. 9am‑5pm Monday‑Friday and Saturdays if required. This role is based within the Stoke‑on‑Trent area but travel across Staffordshire is required.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role

As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will be:

• Providing pro‑active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence and abuse through ongoing risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• Working within a multi‑agency framework with a focus on keeping victims of domestic abuse safe.
• Working with survivors and other agencies to monitor the care pathway.

You will need

• The ability to identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence‑based risk identification checklist.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision, Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and is passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to measure our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.