Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hull is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Domestic Abuse Project. The role involves providing victim-led support and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse, working collaboratively with various agencies. Candidates should have experience in supporting victims, effective communication skills, and an understanding of safeguarding. This position offers opportunities for personal development and training within a dedicated team.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience of direct work with victims / survivors affected by domestic abuse.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with victims / survivors in an empowering and supportive way.
• Effective communication and organisational skills with the ability to work using own initiative.
• Informed understanding of safeguarding children and adults is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide victim-led trauma-informed, strength-based support and advocacy to victims.
• Work in partnership with other agencies to support victims.

Skills

Direct work with victims

Empowering and supportive communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Overview

The Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the team. The aim of the service is to provide support and advocacy to victims / survivors of domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide victim-led trauma-informed, strength-based support and advocacy to victims / survivors referred to the service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of direct work with victims / survivors affected by domestic abuse or safeguarding adults or children.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with victims / survivors in an empowering and supportive way.
• Awareness and understanding of the Duluth power and control methodologies, power differentials and inequalities between men and women, and the effects that domestic abuse has on victims / survivors and their children.
• Effective communication and organisational skills with the ability to work using your own initiative and in partnership with other agencies.
• Informed understanding of safeguarding children and adults is essential.

Opportunity & Development

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills in this complex and often challenging area of work. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed, enthusiastic and willing to learn. Training and development is actively promoted and supported within the team.

Disability Confident

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