Empowering Outreach Practitioner: Domestic Abuse Support

Brook Street; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting an Outreach Domestic Abuse Practitioner for Coventry to support women affected by domestic abuse. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, focusing on safeguarding, risk management and empowerment in the community.

You will manage a caseload, provide practical and emotional support, and collaborate with partner agencies to ensure safety and access to housing, welfare and legal services. Experience in women’s services and a driving licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse, outreach, IDVA, women’s services or community-based support.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and multi-agency working.
• Empathetic, culturally sensitive and non-judgemental.
• Full driving licence and Enhanced DBS.
• This role is open to female applicants where an Occupational Requirement applies under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one practical and emotional support to women affected by domestic abuse.
• Complete risk assessments, safety plans and individual support plans.
• Manage a caseload and regularly review service users’ needs.
• Provide advocacy, advice and support around housing, benefits, legal and welfare matters.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Make referrals and support women to access specialist services.
• Work closely with statutory, voluntary and community agencies.
• Support women from BAME/BAMER communities who may face additional barriers to accessing services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and professional case records.

Skills

Domestic abuse

Outreach

Advocacy

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Multi-agency

Job description

Brook Street is recruiting an Outreach Domestic Abuse Practitioner for Coventry to support women affected by domestic abuse. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, focusing on safeguarding, risk management and empowerment in the community.

You will manage a caseload, provide practical and emotional support, and collaborate with partner agencies to ensure safety and access to housing, welfare and legal services. Experience in women’s services and a driving licence are preferred.