Domestic Abuse Practitioner - Housing

IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Service); Selby; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Selby is looking for a dedicated professional to provide vital support to victims of domestic abuse. The role involves working closely with housing teams and offering comprehensive advice on various protections. The ideal candidate will be passionate about championing equality and diversity, ensuring accessible services for all community members.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Competitive salary (£28,598 FTE)

26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Employer-paid health cash plan

Access to national discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting victims of domestic abuse.
• Ability to manage a small caseload effectively.
• Knowledge of MARAC and other risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support and safety planning to clients.
• Work with housing teams to secure safe accommodation.
• Support clients with advice on benefits and legal protections.
• Liaise with multi-agency partners for client support.

Skills

Trauma-informed support

Advocacy for client rights

Knowledge of housing and legal protections

Multi-agency partnership

Referring to specialist services

Championing equality and diversity

Job description

About The Role

In this role, you will:

• Provide trauma‑informed support and safety planning to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, particularly those in emergency or temporary accommodation.
• Work in partnership with housing teams and other agencies to secure safe housing and advocate for clients’ rights and wellbeing.
• Support individuals fleeing abuse with advice on housing, benefits, and legal protections, including referrals to specialist services.
• Manage a small caseload and ensure smooth transitions to longer‑term community support.
• Liaise with multi‑agency partners and contribute to MARAC, MATAC, and MAPPA processes to manage and escalated risk appropriately.
• Make referrals for target hardening and help clients remain safely in their homes where appropriate.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the needs of all communities, including those who are under‑represented or marginalised.

In Return

We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, competitive salary (£28,598 FTE), 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time), contributory pension scheme, employer‑paid health cash plan, and access to national discount schemes.

Contract

Fixed term until March 2028 with possibility of extension.

Location

Co‑located in council housing team and IDAS offices in Selby.

Hours

37 hours per week.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring, and we actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Closing date: 09:00 AM on 17/11/2025. Interview date: 26/11/2025.

Please refer to the job description linked in the right‑hand menu for more information about the role and click on Apply below. We look forward to receiving your completed application. If you have any queries regarding your application, please email [e-mail].