Domestic Violence Interventions Specialist

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service is seeking a Domestic Abuse Intervention Specialist in East London. The role focuses on supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse through risk assessment, advocacy, and direct emotional assistance. Candidates must possess significant experience with similar victims and demonstrate strong communication and advocacy skills. This position offers comprehensive training, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of survivors. Flexibility is required, including occasional work outside standard hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Regular clinical supervision

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse or individuals with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on adults and children.
• Confidence managing risk and emotionally challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support to victims/survivors.
• Engage with children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
• Work closely with partner agencies including social care and police.

Skills

Experience with victims of domestic abuse

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-agency working experience

Education

IDVA qualification (desirable)

NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Domestic Abuse Intervention Specialist

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Contract: 1 Year FTC
Salary: 40.1k per annum
Location: East London - Office Working

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Domestic Abuse Intervention Specialist to join a proactive service supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. This is a survivor‑led, child‑centred and perpetrator‑aware role focused on improving safety, wellbeing and long‑term outcomes. You will carry out screening, risk assessment and safety planning, alongside providing ongoing emotional and practical support to victims and survivors. You will also work with children and young people impacted by domestic abuse, ensuring their needs are identified and met through appropriate emotional and therapeutic support. A key element of the role involves engaging with perpetrators using motivational approaches to encourage accountability and behaviour change through specialist intervention programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Service User Support & Casework

• Provide risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support to victims/survivors
• Engage with children and young people affected by domestic abuse and support access to therapeutic services
• Undertake interviews with both survivors and perpetrators to inform holistic risk and needs assessments
• Work proactively with complex cases, including community and home visits where required
• Advocate for survivors within professional settings such as multi‑agency panels and court

Multi‑Agency Working

• Work closely with partner agencies including social care, police, health and specialist services
• Share information appropriately to jointly assess and manage risk
• Signpost and coordinate support across local services to meet individual and family needs

Safeguarding & Professional Practice

• Identify and respond to child protection and adult safeguarding concerns in line with procedures
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential case records using electronic systems
• Contribute to service development through feedback, evaluation and best practice
• Deliver training and guidance to professionals on domestic abuse and gender‑based violence

Service Development & Promotion

• Support continuous service improvement and accessibility
• Promote the service through networking, events and partnership working
• Engage in ongoing professional development, training and clinical supervision

The role requires flexibility, including occasional work outside standard office hours to meet service need.

About You

• Significant experience working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse or individuals with complex needs
• Strong understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on adults and children
• Experience of multi‑agency working and professional advocacy
• Confidence managing risk, difficult situations and emotionally challenging work
• Excellent communication, organisation and time‑management skills

Qualifications

• IDVA qualification is desirable
• Applications welcome from candidates with relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or above), demonstrable equivalent experience, or willingness to complete a relevant qualification within the first year

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Regular clinical supervision and practice support
• A supportive, values‑driven team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and families

Commitment to Safeguarding & Equality

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks including DBS. We actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Equal Opportunities

This role is an Equal Opportunity position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.