Early Intervention Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Reflectivepractice; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflectivepractice is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Practitioner for an Early Intervention Project based at Coventry Police Station. This full-time role involves trauma-informed support, risk assessments and advocacy to help individuals affected by domestic abuse, with a focus on BAME and refugee communities.

Travel to head office may be required. You will work with the police and local services to provide crisis support, housing and benefits access, and safeguarding assistance while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse including vulnerable groups.
• Experience advising on housing, benefits, legal matters and social welfare.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and referral pathways.
• Ability to communicate fluently in at least one listed language (Urdu, Hindi, Mirpuri, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Farsi, Pashtu, Somali).
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business-use insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed responses, offering advice, emotional support and safety planning.
• Complete needs and risk assessments, develop and review individual support plans.
• Collaborate with Coventry Police for referrals and outcomes.
• Manage a caseload with advocacy and group interventions when needed.
• Assist clients to access housing, welfare benefits, legal aid and healthcare services.
• Explain rights and options for legal protection for clients and children.
• Flag safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate case records and data; liaise with external agencies.
• Promote the project and build relationships with partner organisations.

Skills

Multilingual (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, or

Driving licence

DBS check

IT literacy

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ or counselling qualification

Other relevant professional qualification

Job description

Reflectivepractice is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Practitioner for an Early Intervention Project based at Coventry Police Station. This full-time role involves trauma-informed support, risk assessments and advocacy to help individuals affected by domestic abuse, with a focus on BAME and refugee communities.

Travel to head office may be required. You will work with the police and local services to provide crisis support, housing and benefits access, and safeguarding assistance while maintaining