Domestic Abuse Specialist

WOMEN'S AID FEDERATION OF ENGLAND; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pensions

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity pay

Healthcare scheme

Hybrid working where possible

Death-in-service benefit

Employee discount scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Staying Put in Wakefield is seeking a Domestic Abuse Specialist to support the West Yorkshire CCC. This desk-based role reviews calls, assesses risk, and provides timely safeguarding advice to call handlers, officers and control room staff.

Average 35 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern across a 8-week cycle. Ideally you hold a recognised domestic abuse qualification (or equivalent experience) and have MARAC exposure, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to act quickly in crises

Qualifications

• recognised domestic abuse qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and MARAC processes.

Responsibilities

• Review domestic abuse calls and assess police risk assessments.
• Provide timely, professional safeguarding advice for informed decisions.
• Support call handlers, officers and control room staff in risk identification.

Skills

Crisis response

Risk assessment

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Domestic abuse qualification

Job description

• Full Time
• Wakefield
• 1st December 2026

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Domestic Abuse Specialist

Domestic Abuse Specialist (x2 Wakefield based)

Salary: £33,000 FTE per annum

Contract: 18-months fixed term initially, subject to funding

Do you have experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse? Are you looking for a new and interesting opportunity?

We are excited to announce the launch of the Raneem’s Law West Yorkshire Pilot, part of a national initiative designed to strengthen the police response to domestic abuse. Based in Bradford and Wakefield this is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking initiative that delivers meaningful impact for victims and communities.

About the role – Domestic Abuse Specialist (x2 Wakefield based)

This is a predominantly desk-based role within the West Yorkshire Contact and Control Centres (CCC) working in close partnership with West Yorkshire Police. As a key member of the team, you will play an active part in live operational activity by reviewing domestic abuse calls, assessing police risk assessments and providing timely, professional advice to support informed decision-making. Drawing on your expertise, your primary focus will be supporting call handlers, officers and control room staff to ensure that risk is accurately identified, and appropriate safeguarding measures are put in place at the earliest opportunity.

Based in Wakefield, average 35 hrs per week, Monday to Sunday working between 10am and 1am over a regular 8-week shift pattern. Happy to discuss availability and hours to see how shift patterns can work within the team, please get in touch.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have a recognised domestic abuse qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field. Ideally, you will have experience of MARAC and have supported individuals affected by domestic abuse forced marriage or honour-based abuse. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of violence against women and girls with knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation.

As well as experience of working with or alongside the police, we need someone who can respond to crisis situations within a fast-paced service and make effective and safe decisions. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands are essential.

You will be able to work with initiative, have a high level of self-motivation with a “can-do” attitude but recognise, work with and develop your strengths within a team.

About us

As the lead partner, you will be employed by Staying Put. With over 25 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 84% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued and appreciated.

We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and Birthday Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pensions and financial benefit app
• Training and development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Healthcare scheme after probation
• Flexibility and hybrid working where possible
• Death-in-service benefit
• Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
• Free on-site parking at most sites

Closing date: Rolling as candidates apply

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.

If you are interested in the role and would like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact the Project Lead – Dina Niemczyk, OFD Manager at [e-mail]