Domestic Abuse Specialist

Recovery Focus; Calverley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with employer match

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Specialist for Calderdale Recovery Steps in Halifax. You will support development, coordination and evaluation of local domestic abuse services, deputising for the Service Manager and leading on plan delivery.

The role focuses on safeguarding, intervention delivery, data reporting and working with partners to improve outcomes for those affected by domestic abuse and substance use. Permanent contract and local terms apply.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent).
• Experience with safeguarding and domestic abuse interventions.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities; 8:30am start.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and attend daily DRAMM and fortnightly MARAC meetings as CRS representative.
• Ensure actions from meetings are followed up and recorded on systems.
• Monitor and evaluate service performance and contribute to quarterly performance reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to secure effective support pathways for those affected by substance use and domestic abuse.

Skills

Organised

Prioritisation

Data reporting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

Domestic Abuse Specialist - Calderdale Recovery Steps

Location: 8 Carlton Street, Halifax, HX1 2AL

Working Hours: 37 hours per week 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (a 30-minute early finish agreed locally)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £29,430 - £37,610 per annum (Dependent on skills and experience)

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role:

Calderdale Recovery Steps is seeking to recruit a committed, reliable and experienced Domestic Abuse Specialist to join our team.

In this role, you will work closely with, and deputise for, the Service Manager to lead on the development, coordination and evaluation of local domestic abuse service delivery within CRS in line with the Calderdale Strategic Domestic Abuse Plan.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing for and attending daily DRAMM and fortnightly MARAC meetings as the CRS representative, ensuring that relevant information is shared appropriately and in accordance with local protocols.
• Ensuring all actions arising from these meetings are followed up promptly and accurately recorded on relevant systems.
• Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of service performance and contributing to the quarterly performance report submitted to the Calderdale Domestic Abuse Performance Monitoring Meeting.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure effective support pathways and positive outcomes for individuals affected by substance use and domestic abuse.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing domestic abuse services across Calderdale while supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge of domestic abuse and a sound understanding of the impact of substance use on both victims and perpetrators.

Essential criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
• Knowledge of working within Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse.
• You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. This role requires an 8.30am start.
• Experience of using Management Information Systems.
• Ability to extract, analyse and report on management information.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
• £500 bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team:

Closing Date:

2026-11-02