Domestic Abuse Practitioner Mon - Friday 25 Hours - Leicester

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a committed Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join a refuge team in Leicester. The role involves providing holistic support to BAME individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. Candidates should have relevant experience and skills in advocacy and organizational practices. This part-time position offers a salary of £25,545 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting BAME individuals affected by domestic violence, abuse, or trauma.
• Fluent in English and at least one BAME community language.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive 1:1 support to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Assess referrals and develop tailored support and safety plans.
• Advocate on behalf of service users and accompany them to appointments.

Skills

Experience supporting BAME individuals affected by domestic violence

Fluent in English and at least one BAME community language

Excellent communication skills

Strong understanding of safeguarding practices

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting BAME individuals and families affected by domestic abuse? Red Snapper Recruitment are seeking a committed, culturally competent Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join the refuge team for our client and provide holistic support to BAMER communities.

Location: Leicester

Salary: 25,545 (pro rata)

Hours: Monday-Friday 25 hours per week (part time)

Contract: Permanent

Job Purpose

To provide direct support and assistance day and night to meet the needs of BAME women and their children and men experiencing violence/abuse, and maximize their physical, mental and social well being by providing an environment that is confidential, safe, supportive and respects the dignity and individuality of each resident. To assist the Senior Services Manager and work collectively as part of a team and participate in the day to day running of the supported refuge accommodation to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive 1:1 practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse, including multilingual service users.

• Assess and accept referrals, complete risk and needs assessments, and develop tailored support and safety plans.

• Support residents in refuge accommodation including inductions, house rules, and ongoing casework related to housing, benefits, immigration, legal advice, education, employment, and health.

• Advocate on behalf of service users and accompany them to key appointments (e.g. legal, health, housing).

• Facilitate communal living by coordinating house meetings, cleaning rotas, and conflict resolution.

• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing of women, men, and children through partnership working with social care, MARAC, Early Help and other statutory agencies.

• Maintain accurate records, case files, and data for monitoring and reporting purposes.

• Participate in out-of-hours on-call rota and respond to emergencies when needed.

• Ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained living environment for all residents in line with health and safety protocols.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting BAME individuals affected by domestic violence, abuse, or trauma.

• Fluent in English and at least one BAME community language.

• Sound knowledge of the intersection of race, gender, colonisation, and patriarchy in the context of abuse.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection procedures.

• Excellent communication, organisational and advocacy skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and respond to crisis situations.

• Familiarity with housing and benefits systems, immigration and legal processes.

• Willingness to work flexibly including nights and weekends as required.

Desirable

• Experience working in supported accommodation or refuge settings.

• Knowledge of community engagement and early intervention/prevention strategies.