Early Intervention Practitioner

Brook Street; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street in Coventry is seeking an Early Intervention Practitioner to support women and families affected by domestic abuse. You will provide early intervention, advocacy and safeguarding services, particularly for those from BAME communities.

The role involves risk assessments, safety planning, and collaboration with Police, Social Services, MARAC and community organisations. Requires English fluency and a second language.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse, safeguarding, family support or community services.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, safeguarding and safety planning.
• Experience supporting vulnerable women and families.
• Understanding of honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and case management skills.
• Ability to deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of women and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Complete risk assessments, safety plans and safeguarding referrals.
• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and practical assistance.
• Advocate for service users accessing housing, benefits and specialist services.
• Support victims of honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM.
• Work closely with Police, Social Services, MARAC and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate case records and confidential documentation.

Skills

Domestic abuse

Safeguarding

Family support

Community services

Risk assessments

Communication

Advocacy

Case management

Trauma-informed

Job description

Early Intervention Practitioner - Domestic Abuse

Location: Coventry
Salary: £29,540 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and experienced Early Intervention Practitioner to join a specialist domestic abuse service in Coventry.

You will provide early intervention, advocacy and safeguarding support to women and families affected by domestic abuse, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

This role involves supporting vulnerable individuals, reducing risks and helping women and families access essential services and rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of women and families affected by domestic abuse.

• Complete risk assessments, safety plans and safeguarding referrals.

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and practical assistance.

• Advocate for service users accessing housing, benefits and specialist services.

• Support victims of honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM.

• Work closely with Police, Social Services, MARAC and community organisations.

• Maintain accurate case records and confidential documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in domestic abuse, safeguarding, family support or community services.

• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, safeguarding and safety planning.

• Experience supporting vulnerable women and families.

• Understanding of honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM.

• Excellent communication, advocacy and case management skills.

• Ability to deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support.

Essential Language Requirement

Applicants must speak fluent English and at least one additional community language, such as Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Mirpuri, Farsi, Pashto, Somali or another relevant African community language.

Desirable

• Relevant Health & Social Care or Domestic Abuse qualification.

• IDVA or similar specialist training.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.