Domestic Abuse Specialist (9-Month FTC)

Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Internal employee benefits scheme

Flexible and hybrid working policy

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioner for a 9-month maternity cover to join the Domestic Abuse and Interpersonal Violence Team. The role includes group work with families, 121 work, and providing specialist guidance to Family Help Teams in Birmingham’s districts.

Training delivery and ongoing professional development are key components. You will work in a hybrid model in Birmingham, with a strong focus on safeguarding, risk assessment, and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a domestic abuse setting and with children, young people and families.
• Ability to identify risk and develop robust safety planning.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• Proven ability to contribute to evaluation reports and measure impact.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group work to families screened as low/medium risk and manage a caseload of 121 work.
• Provide specialist advice to Family Help Teams and deliver rolling Domestic Abuse training.

Skills

Domestic abuse experience

Risk assessment

Child & family work

IT systems & databases

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioner for a 9-month maternity cover to join the Domestic Abuse and Interpersonal Violence Team. The role includes group work with families, 121 work, and providing specialist guidance to Family Help Teams in Birmingham’s districts.

Training delivery and ongoing professional development are key components. You will work in a hybrid model in Birmingham, with a strong focus on safeguarding, risk assessment, and evidence-based