Domestic Abuse Practitioner Domestic Abuse Practitioner Dudley Remuneration

Reflectivepractice; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,282 - 30,304; Full time

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment Group in Dudley is seeking a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to support families affected by domestic abuse within a multi‑disciplinary safeguarding partnership. You will provide trauma‑informed, evidence‑based support to parents and carers, helping to reduce risk and promote safety.

You will manage cases in homes and community settings, complete risk assessments, safety plans and outcome measurements, working with partner agencies and adhering to GDPR and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience supporting victims of domestic abuse.
• Ability to work within safeguarding environments.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Complete risk assessments, safety planning and support plans.
• Provide emotional and practical support to victims and their children.
• Work directly with families in homes and community settings.
• Contribute to multi‑agency meetings such as CIN, CP, MARAC and TAF.
• Advise and support partner agencies on domestic abuse practice.
• Capture outcomes using agreed tools and frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Report-writing

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist.

We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

Family Safeguarding Team – Dudley Borough

Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £25,282.44 (unqualified) – £30,304.64 (qualified)

Location: Dudley (travel required)

About the Role

Our client is working in partnership with Dudley Council Children’s Social Care to deliver specialist domestic abuse support as part of the Family Safeguarding model.

This role is embedded within a multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Team, working alongside professionals from children’s social care, probation, mental health and other partner agencies to support families where domestic abuse is a key factor.

As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will provide trauma-informed, evidence-based support to parents and carers, helping to reduce risk, improve outcomes and promote long‑term safety for both adults and children.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of individuals and families affected by domestic abuse
• Completing risk assessments, safety planning and support plans
• Providing emotional and practical support to victims and their children
• Working directly with families in homes and community settings
• Contributing to multi‑agency meetings such as CIN, CP, MARAC and TAF
• Advising and supporting partner agencies on domestic abuse practice
• Capturing outcomes using agreed tools and frameworks
• Maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements

About You

You will be a skilled, values‑led practitioner with experience working with victims of domestic abuse and within safeguarding environments.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field
• Experience supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and trauma‑informed practice
• Experience managing complex cases involving children and families
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Excellent communication, organisation and report‑writing skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is therefore open to female applicants only.

Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Equal Opportunities

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.